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Displaying items by tag: roanokerapidsnews

Friday, 04 October 2013 11:38

Silver Alert for RR man canceled

A Silver Alert for a Roanoke Rapids man reported missing Thursday night has been canceled.

Thursday, 03 October 2013 23:10

Silver Alert issued for RR man

The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered man, Alvin Winfred Mayle.

Thursday, 03 October 2013 22:10

Bridgeman shares pain with Stansbury family

James Bridgeman tried to speak, but could only manage, “I just,” while choking back tears.

Thursday, 03 October 2013 12:48

Man charged in September B&E

A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested Tuesday for a September 30 breaking and entering on Ranch Road.

Thursday, 03 October 2013 11:57

RR police target heroin trade

A four-year crackdown on opiate prescriptions has opened up a thriving heroin trade in the city, police say.

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 14:53

Simpson featured speaker at Canal lecture series

The Roanoke Canal Museum will host UNC-Chapel Hill Kenan Distinguished Professor and author Bland Simpson on October 10 as part of the Friends of the Canal Museum and Trail Lecture Series.

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 14:02

Thanks for shelter coverage

Thank you for your continued coverage of the City Council and our Room At The Inn Program. I really appreciate your assistance.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 10:59

Shelter organizers deserved chance to study numbers

Fortunately, with no help from city council Tuesday night, the organizers of a shelter for homeless women and children are moving forward with their plans.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 01 October 2013 21:49

Council gets dog and po-po show

Po-Cock and Back are the new crime-fighting duo in Roanoke Rapids.