Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools saw a significant increase in its student performance this past year according to the latest numbers released today by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
The city anticipates a splash pad at Chaloner Recreation Center should be ready for use by next summer.
Halifax County commissioners today rescinded adopting a resolution opposing the state Department of Transportation’s widening plan for Highway 125.
A proposal was put on the table today which would ban tethering of animals in Halifax County while using funds People for the Ethical Treatment pledged for extra enforcement go to buying proper fencing for low-income dog owners.
Two people were killed in a collision on River Road in Henrico this evening.
A Rocky Mount man died Sunday morning in a single vehicle crash in the Scotland Neck area, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
A Hollister man was charged Friday on marijuana counts following the execution of a search warrant in the Highway 561 area.