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Items filtered by date: March 2016

While the state Highway Patrol had no immediate details, Gaston Fire and Rescue reports it was dispatched shortly after 9:15 this morning to a vehicle crash with driver entrapment.

Thursday, 07 April 2016 15:50

Terry sentenced to 96 months

Luther Terry will spend 96 months in federal prison for selling crack cocaine twice near Weldon High School.

Roanoke Rapids Fire Chief Stacy Coggins wants to begin laying the groundwork for a training center in the city.

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking to assemble a Proactive Criminal Enforcement Team to concentrate on areas of concern in the city.

Wednesday, 06 April 2016 09:54

No charges in laundry 'theft' case

No charges will be filed in a case where a party complained another person stole their clothes from a dryer at a launderette.

Wednesday, 06 April 2016 09:36

Man wanted in Apollo Circle assault arrested

A man wanted in a March 30 assault in the Apollo Circle area of Roanoke Rapids was arrested Tuesday afternoon.

The city's planning and public works departments are each seeking new personnel in the upcoming fiscal year.

When a man climbed a tree in the area of Chaloner Middle School in February, he meant to do harm to himself, Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty told council this evening.

Mid-Atlantic Eye Physicians received the green light to proceed with expansion plans after city council this evening approved rezoning the land under consideration for the project.

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office needs assistance locating Phillip Tyrone Putney.