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May 14, 2024
News

Parks director recommends completion of Emry skate...

14 May
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon recommended during a budget work session Monday that the city move to complete...
News

Canoe, kayak outtake opens in Weldon

14 May
The newest canoe and kayak outtake for the Roanoke River was opened Monday in Weldon following completion of construction last month....
Soccer

Lady Jackets soccer advance in State playoffs

14 May
Roanoke Rapids High school #3 seed beat #30 seed South Granville 8-0 Monday night at Hoyle field. Jackets Goals by Kamdyn Jean with 4,...
News

Missing woman located, taken to hospital for...

13 May
A Roanoke Rapids woman who was reported missing this morning was located and was taken to ECU North Hospital for medical evaluation, city...
News

RRPD seeks information on missing woman

13 May
Today around 7:30 a.m. officers with the Roanoke Rapids Police Department took a report related to Alexis Catherine Ellis, 35, of...

News

Parks director recommends completion of Emry...

May 14
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon recommended during a budget work session...

Canoe, kayak outtake opens in Weldon

May 14
The newest canoe and kayak outtake for the Roanoke River was opened Monday in Weldon following...

Missing woman located, taken to hospital for...

May 13
A Roanoke Rapids woman who was reported missing this morning was located and was taken to ECU...

RRPD seeks information on missing woman

May 13
Today around 7:30 a.m. officers with the Roanoke Rapids Police Department took a report related to...

Crime roundup: Man sought in Weldon shooting;...

May 13
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Weldon shooting update A Roanoke Rapids man...

RR man faces domestic counts following Friday call

May 13
A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Friday evening after a domestic call in the 1400 block of...

HCC honors employee service at luncheon

May 13
Halifax Community College celebrated service and dedication at its annual Distinguished Service...

MRAC concert series The Miracles & The Spinners...

May 12
The Emporia/Greensville Meherrin River Arts Council (MRAC) wrapped up it's 2024 concert series...

HCC awards 280 graduates degrees, credentials

May 11
The Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. Centre Friday was the site of Halifax Community College’s 57th...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Armed robbery; RR...

May 11
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Armed robbery A Roanoke Rapids man remains...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, May 14

May 10
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board meets Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting will be held...

Man wanted for shooting, killing dog in custody

May 10
A man wanted for shooting and killing a dog Thursday night was taken into custody today and is...

HCC honors achievements during community awards...

May 10
The Roanoke Valley came together recently to celebrate individual and organizational achievements...

HCSO roundup: Cocaine charge; missing girl located

May 10
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Captain Scott Hall: On...

May 10, 2024

May 10
May 10, 2024 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800...

Halifax among 7 counties to receive substance...

May 10
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the distribution of...

Gaston man wanted for killing dog, other warrants

May 10
A Gaston man is wanted for shooting and killing a dog as well as for warrants related to him being...

HCVB adds to matching drive for Sylvan penguin...

May 09
The Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau became a part of the matching fundraising...

RRPD roundup: Sex offense update; threats to...

May 09
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant:...

HCC health sciences grads honored during pinning...

May 09
Halifax Community College held its annual School of Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony on Tuesday....

ECU North's Harrell HCC commencement speaker

May 09
Jason B. Harrel, president of ECU North Hospital in Roanoke Rapids, will be the commencement...

Littleton's Acorn Center set for shows,...

May 09
The Acorn has moved into 411 Mosby Avenue in Littleton, the former location of the Lakeland...

Bridgestone makes $100K donation to Haliwa Boys...

May 09
Bridgestone Retail Operations surprised Hollister area youth and families Wednesday when they...

HCSO seeks missing teen

May 08
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office today was notified that 16-year-old Jasmine Cooper was missing...

Notice of special meeting: Budget work session

May 08
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold a Special Meeting to conduct...

Webinar to focus on clean, renewable energy funds

May 08
A champion for renewable solutions will share her professional insights in an overview of clean...

City manager proposes 64-cent tax rate for FY...

May 08
Roanoke Rapids City Manager Kelly Traynham is proposing a 64 cents per $100 tax rate for the...

One in custody, one sought in child sex offense...

May 08
One man is in custody, according to Halifax County Detention Center records, and Roanoke Rapids...

Statewide STEM organization honors C4EE

May 07
The Center for Energy Education Saturday received accolades for championing collaborative clean...

Fight call ends up as overdose response

May 07
What was originally called in as a fight in progress turned out to be a case where three people...

NC Adult Correction investing $1.9 million in...

May 06
Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee recently announced a $1.9 million investment from the...

Board honors Governor's Volunteer Service Award...

May 06
Halifax County commissioners today honored the 2024 Governor's Volunteer Service Award winners....

Weldon passenger rail talks still on the table

May 06
Discussions of a Weldon passenger rail project are still on the table, Halifax County Economic...

RRPD roundup: Saturday DWI charges

May 06
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant: On...

Photo gallery two: RRFD veterans breakfast

May 04
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department treated veterans to a breakfast at the Kirkwood Adams Community...

RR man wanted for statutory rape

May 04
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking for Oquevion Raheim Barnes who has outstanding...

News

RR man faces domestic counts following Friday call

May 13
A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Friday evening after a domestic call in the 1400 block of Hamilton Street. Roanoke Rapids police Chief Shane Guyant...
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MRAC concert series The Miracles & The Spinners photo...

May 12

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Armed robbery; RR crash

May 11

Man wanted for shooting, killing dog in custody

May 10

HCSO roundup: Cocaine charge; missing girl located

May 10

Front Page Sports

Lady Jackets soccer advance in State playoffs

May 14 Soccer 629
Roanoke Rapids High school #3 seed beat #30 seed South Granville 8-0 Monday night at Hoyle field. Jackets Goals by Kamdyn Jean with 4, Casey Neal with 3, and Avery Qualls with 1 Assists by Casey...

Roanoke Rapids High weekly athletic schedule for week of May 13th

May 13 Other Sports 363
Here is the weekly schedule for RRHS Athletics. Monday 5/13 1. Golf at the NCHSAA State Championships at Stonebridge Golf Club 2. Girls Soccer at HOME vs. South Granville in the 1st round of the...

Lady Jackets softball headed to third round in Championship

May 11 Softball 818
The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets softball team advance to the third round of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship play-offs. The #2 seed Lady Jackets beat the #18 seed West Craven...

Lady Jackets earn Conference Championship

May 10 Soccer 1180
Thursday nights 4-1 win over Nash Central secured the Big East Conference Championship. Lady Jackets with Goals, Kamdyn Jean Hat trick (3) and Casey Neal with 1. Jackets Assists- Avery Qualls, Casey...

Optimist club of RR players of the day May 7th

May 08 Baseball 602
Optimist club of RR players of the day May 7th.

Lady Jackets softball advance to round two in State play-offs

May 08 Softball 1632
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets softball team advance to the second round Tuesday night with a 7-0 shutout against Louisburg at home on Goodwin Field. Jackets senior Kalissa Williams struck...

Area baseball & softball teams earn state play-off spots

May 06 Other Sports 528
North Carolina High School Athletic Association Baseball and Softball championship brackets have been released. The following are teams that have earned a play-off spot. Baseball Tuesday May 7th 1A...

Roanoke Rapids High announce Athletic Banquet info

May 03 Other Sports 1262
The annual RRHS Athletic Banquet will be held on Monday May 20th. Dinner will be served from 5:30-6:30pm in the RRHS Cafeteria. The Awards Ceremony will start at 7pm in the RRHS Auditorium. On...

Monday 4/22 and Wednesday 4/24 Youth baseball results

April 28 Baseball 1673
Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Minor League results. April 22 games Stewards 1 Wrenn Sports Halos 15 Dixon Property mgt Elders 8 Price’s Refrigeration Deacons 9 CSM Electrical Bishops 8...

Three Jackets make commitments to college ball

April 26 Baseball 2059
On Friday April 19, the Roanoke Rapids High School Baseball Team gathered in the school's Media Center to celebrate three team members as they made their commitments to play college baseball next...

Jackets sting Knights

April 26 Soccer 1404
The Roanoke Rapids Lady Yellow Jackets beat the Northern Nash Knights 4-1. The Lady Jackets hosted the Lady Knights at Hoyle field. Jacket Goals- Kamdyn Jean 2, Casey Neal 1, Avery Qualls 1 Bailey...

RRYBA Wednesday April 17th results

April 22 Baseball 417
Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Minor league results from Wednesday April 17.th. Saints- Blythe Grading 6 Stewards- Wrenn’s sports 5 Elders- price’s Refrigeration 8 Halos- Dixon Property...
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Obituaries

Edna Anderton Turner

May 10
Edna Anderton Turner, 86, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 in her home. Mrs. Turner was born on January 9, 1938 in Emporia, VA,...

Ryland Henry Grizzard

May 08

Peggy Mitchell Webb

May 07

Genie Lendwood Harlow

May 07

Yayi Ramirez Portela

May 06

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Opinion

Yellow Jacket Report: Staff and students honored

May 07
This week is a very special week in Roanoke Rapids Graded School District as we celebrate all of...

Yellow Jacket Report: April highlights

April 30
It seems unreal to think that we have made it to the last day of April 2024, but I guess this is...

Financial Focus: How is your retirement income...

April 26
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living...

RRPD soliciting funds for eighth annual...

April 25
Our department is continuing our eighth annual Safetypup program for our young children in...

Why we don't name businesses

April 24
We get asked why we do not name certain locations in our postings. It simply boils down to...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating excellence in...

April 23
This week in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has been a testament to our motto of...

Review: Could it happen? Thoughts on Civil War

April 22
We’re not so sure you have to have a doctorate in political or social sciences to understand the...

Yellow Jacket Report: Weekly highlights and...

April 16
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has an exciting announcement this week! We were awarded...

A thank you to Wilson

April 15
National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is celebrated every year on the second full week...

Yellow Jacket Report: Committee meetings

April 09
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District returned yesterday, April 8, 2024, from Spring Break. While...

Yellow Jacket Report: Spring at RRGSD

April 05
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District had many events and celebrations including Easter egg hunts...

With success of first skatepark fundraiser, more...

April 04
With the success of our recent Emry Park Skatepark Fundraiser, we are now kicking off an intensive...

Continued operations, events still planned at...

March 29
Lakeland Cultural Arts Center has initiated a restructuring plan to ensure its continued service...

Election notebook: Thanks, congratulations,...

March 27
Election notebook — 3-27-24 First thoughts — Thank you Michael Wray for your service in the state...

Financial Focus: A slow and steady investment...

March 26
You’ve probably heard stories about fortunate investors who get in on the ground floor of a new,...

Yellow Jacket Report: March board meeting

March 25
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District had a Board of Trustees meeting on March 19, 2024. It was a...

Yellow Jacket Report: A week at a glance

March 19
As the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District approaches Spring Break, the buzz of activity within...

Yellow Jacket Report: Read Across America

March 12
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District celebrated Read Across America Week with our elementary and...
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