RV malfunction sparks fire claiming life of family...

A mechanical malfunction in a camper sparked a structure fire Sunday afternoon that displaced two residents and claimed the life of a...

Man gets more than 6 years after Halifax,...

United States District Court Judge Louise W. Flanagan last month sentenced Lorenizo Reshaud Simmons, 33, to over six years in prison for...

RR man arrested, charged in March sexual assault

A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested and charged in a March 17 second-degree forcible rape case, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s...

Commissioners reject proposed mining, quarrying...

Halifax County commissioners today unanimously rejected a proposed mining and quarrying ordinance following more than an hour of public...

Weldon Mills Theatre The Rocketman Show photo...

Rus Anderson returned the Weldon Mills Theatre to the 70's and 80's with songs from Elton John. The Rocket Man Show is a regular feature...

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Weldon Mills Theatre The Rocketman Show photo...

Rus Anderson returned the Weldon Mills Theatre to the 70's and 80's with songs from Elton John....

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, April 7,...

The Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:30...

Three Northampton Early College students heading...

Three Northampton County Early College students have been selected to attend North Carolina...

Industrial gases, engineering company locating...

Linde Inc., an industrial gases and engineering company, will create 20 new jobs in Northampton...

Man charged in RR shooting faces stolen vehicle...

A man already in jail for a shooting last month in Roanoke Rapids now faces a charge of possession...

Level 2 provisional licenses can now be upgraded...

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles today announced a new online service allowing eligible...

State commemorating 250th with three-day event...

North Carolina will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves with Prelude to...

Resolves coming home for first time since 1776

America’s first formal call for independence, a document known as the Halifax Resolves, is coming...

HCSO roundup: Indecent liberties; disclosure of...

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris:...

HCC earns '26-'27 Military Friendly School...

Halifax Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Silver designation....

RRGSD students earn scholarships, Governor's...

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District students have recently received honors, including the SECU...

Scotland Neck receives funding for AirBoss...

Congressman Don Davis this morning presented a $562,500 check to the town of Scotland Neck from...

Ella Baker commemoration includes tent...

The Ella Baker Educational Project of North Carolina invites community members, neighbors, and...

Statewide Speed a Little — Lose a Lot — campaign...

The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is launching its statewide Speed a Little. Lose a Lot...

Weldon Mills Theatre Leann Rimes photo gallery

Singer, songwriter and Actress Leann Rimes took to the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Sunday night in...

Statewide open burn ban goes into effect at 6...

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and...

March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC...

Halifax County 250th Committee receives DAR...

The Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution...

Memorandum in opposition seeks to have Pomp Boys...

The attorney representing the former Pomp Boys Motors filed a memorandum in opposition this week,...

Interest meeting on reopening RV Farmers Market...

A meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Timber Waters Brewery in Littleton to determine...

HCC nursing students get up close look at...

Halifax Community College Tuesday welcomed representatives from ECU Health EastCare, a critical...

RR man charged in Tuesday shooting

A Roanoke Rapids man remains in the Halifax County Detention Center without the opportunity for...

Crash claims life of local veteran, Post 38 member

A Roanoke Rapids man died Sunday following a crash on Highway 48 near Lonnie B. Green Road,...

Presentation on Battle of Great Bridge will be...

A 250th Commemoration event will be held at Longview, a historic home in Garysburg on Sunday,...

Horse Council sets first Fun Day Saturday

The Halifax County Horse Council will hold its first Horse Fun Day of the year on Saturday,...

Carolina Crossroads revving up for motorsports

Prepare to get dirty — motorsports are returning to Roanoke Rapids. Carolina Crossroads...

HCSO roundup: Crack in mouth; meth possession

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris:...

Byrd, Daughtry get Northeast 4-H District...

Halifax Community College recognizes two student interns from the Learning Resource Center —...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Cocaine arrest;...

Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Cocaine arrest Major Anzell Harris said...

Radiothon for Maynard Children's Hospital enters...

Radio listeners can help children during the 29th annual Music for Miracles radiothon Thursday and...

RR man faces two counts of possession of weapon...

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon...

Eller to host, moderate Own It. Out Loud. summit

Local native Dr. Kelly Eller will serve as the host and moderator of the Own It. Out Loud. summit...

Man jailed after concealing, swallowing evidence...

An Enfield man remains in the Halifax County Detention Center after a jail scan Tuesday showed he...

DMV now providing wait times, capacity status on...

NCDMV has a new feature on its website that provides customers with estimated wait times and...

Mediation deadline in Martin lawsuit moved to...

A continuance approved in a lawsuit filed by former Roanoke Rapids police Chief Bobby Martin has...

Margaretsville man faces MDMA, other charges...

A 42-year-old Margaretsville man was charged with possession of 17.5 dosage units of ecstasy...

Front Page Sports

Chaloner Middle Track results from March 31st

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Chaloner Middle Track results from March 31st reported to RRspin.com Sports. Chaloner hosted Davie Middle and Warren County Middle. Girls: Long Jump: 1. Addison Geary (CMS) 2. Mariah Freeman (Warren...

Chaloner Middle Track results from March 24th

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Chaloner Middle Track results from March 24th reported to RRspin.com Sports. Chaloner hosted Weldon Middle and KIPP Middle. Girls: Long Jump: 1. Nasiyah W (CMS) 2. Addison G (CMS) 3. Mariah (KIPP)...

Roanoke Football Club Season Opener Photo Gallery

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The Halifax County based UPSL Semi-Professional/High Level Amateur Soccer team named Football Club Roanoke kicked off their 2026 season Sunday. The ten match season with five set as home games will...

RRHS Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Nomination Period for the Class of 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. The 2026 date of the banquet is yet to be determined. Nomination criteria and forms...

Lady Jackets soccer win

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team won on the road Monday night. Roanoke Rapids beat Rocky Mount 5-1. Claire Walker scored all 5 goals for the Lady Jackets. Jackets with...

Roanoke Rapids Spring sports tryouts information

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Roanoke Rapids High School Spring Sports tryouts are quickly approaching. Here is some information about the tryouts for each sport. Remember to try out for a spring sport prospective student...

Halifax Basketball sweeps Oakwood Tuesday

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The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept The Oakwood School Tuesday night at home. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 5-3 with a 73-23...

Vikings sweep Eagles on road Tuesday night

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The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept Northeast Academy Tuesday night in Lasker. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 4-1 with a...

Chaloner ladies off to a 2-0 basketball season

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The Chaloner Middle School basketball season tipped off last week and the ladies team are 2-0. Last week Chaloner girls beat Davie 48-26. Chaloner stats: Na’siyah Wood- 14 Bayleigh Clark- 11 Macy...

JV Vikings win, both varsity Vikings fall on road

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Halifax Academy Basketball results from Friday night on the road at Ridgecroft. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 3-1 Friday with a 56-37 road win over Ridgecroft. Halifax...

Yellow Jackets Fall Brawl tournament a success

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets softball team held a "Fall Brawl" adult slow Pitch softball tournament fundraiser this past Saturday at Newsome Fields. The Lady Jackets were raising...

Second round NCHSAA football Championship

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Second Round Area Game Results Friday November 14 1A #1 KIPP High beat #8 Sallie B Howard 48-7 #5 Southeast Halifax fell to #4 Wilson Prep 64-40 #7 Hobgood fell to #2 Northside Pinetown 48-7 2A #12...
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Obituaries

Judy Reeves Erardi

Judy Reeves Erardi, 71, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in ECU North Hospital. Ms. Erardi was born on April 27, 1954, in...

Opinion

State Republicans should take their own advice...

The property tax amendment Republicans are pushing in Raleigh isn’t about helping homeowners. It’s...

Thanks to those attending second Halifax...

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Halifax County residents who attended our most recent...

Financial Focus: Freezing the squeeze of...

Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re...

Quarry would create more danger to aviation

I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the recent article about the Halifax...

When it comes to mugshots, yes, I'm snide

I have a tendency to become snide when the issue of mugshots — or the lack thereof — is brought...

Thanks to those who attended Halifax Aggregates...

I would like to thank the residents of Halifax County who attended our recent community open house...

A call for unity in House District 27 race

Editor’s note: Following the posting of this letter to the editor, we will no longer accept any...

Pierce all talk — no action — on HB 125

The recent rrspin post from my opponent claiming that he obtained $114,000 for the Historic...

House District 27 benefited from mini-budgets

When a candidate chooses to mislead and deceive you rather than tell you the truth to earn your...

Endorsements should be earned through legitimate...

I recently learned that my name appeared on a ballot attributed to the African American Caucus of...

Strategic moves to lower your '25 tax bill

Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it's right around the corner, you still...

Making sure we get our fair share from Raleigh

Early voting in the race for NC House begins on Thursday. Democrats and Unaffiliated voters will...

Super Bowl notebook: Solitude, the MVP snub, and...

For the first time in several years, I enjoyed watching the Super Bowl in solitude. Don’t get me...

Chief addresses social media comments on newly...

Editor’s note: Roanoke Rapids police Chief Lawrence Wiggins released the following statement...

Committee on property tax reduction matters to...

Like many North Carolinians, I’m monitoring the work of the new House Select Committee on Property...

Pierce unfairly attacked on 'In God We Trust'...

The North Carolina House of Representatives has been meeting for about 250 years and each session...

Financial Focus: Why Social Security matters...

When planning for retirement, Social Security isn't just another item on your financial checklist....

Wray discusses priorities leading up to primary

As we enter the final weeks of the primary campaign, I wanted to take a few minutes and share with...

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Police investigate two...

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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating two robberies which occurred Tuesday — one a...

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