Jackson woman charged in Christmas Day stabbing

A Jackson woman was charged today for a Christmas Day stabbing that left her boyfriend injured. Major Anzell Harris of the Halifax County...

SC felon charged with weapon, simple possession...

A convicted felon from South Carolina was arrested and charged Tuesday night with possession of a weapon and simple possession of...

ECU Health celebrates 2025 milestones

ECU Health continued its mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina in 2025 by advancing rural health...

Eleven miles of Highway 48 set for repaving

About 11 miles of Highway 48 will be repaved after the North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded a $2.2 million contract just...

Two sought in Dec. 16 Weldon shooting

Two men are wanted in a December 16 shooting that left two people injured, Weldon police Chief Christopher Davis said this afternoon....

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Two sought in Dec. 16 Weldon shooting

Two men are wanted in a December 16 shooting that left two people injured, Weldon police Chief...

ECU Health will seek CMS funding following $213...

ECU Health says that it will engage in the process to secure funding from the Centers for Medicare...

2025: Entertainment across the Roanoke Valley

In 2025, the entertainment scene in the Roanoke Valley saw much activity, namely at Weldon Mills...

The year in review: 2025

The following is an AI review of the top stories from rrspin.com throughout 2025 with editorial...

Element installation underway at Emry Skatepark

Elements are being installed at the site of the new Emry Park Skatepark. “For the last...

RR man arrested, charged in August robbery

The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested and charged a Roanoke Rapids man for...

Unopposed and Weldon schools candidates on...

Candidates who have filed and are running unopposed will be on the ballot for the November 3...

State Rail Plan released for public comment

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division has released its State Rail Plan...

NCSHP commander next Capital to Constituents guest

State Representative Rodney D. Pierce will host the January installment of his community outreach...

HCSO roundup: Crash, DWI after chase; stolen...

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

Leslie concert C4EE's gift to community

Its holiday gift to the community, the Center for Energy Education hosted a mini concert with a...

Photo gallery: Christmas at the Castle 2025

The third Christmas at the Castle held at Roanoke Rapids High School Friday included the debut of...

Air pollutants in state continue downward trend,...

Emissions of harmful air pollutants like ozone and fine particles continue a long-running downward...

Filing concludes with several contested races

The three at-large seats on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners have attracted the attention...

RRGSD will use NCSBA for superintendent search

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will use the North Carolina School Boards Association in...

NCSO roundup: Robbery suspect takes own life;...

The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Captain Ashley...

Hunt remembered as force behind education

Jim Hunt, North Carolina’s four-term governor, is being remembered as a force behind education...

Halifax will be featured on '26 NC Travel Guide...

The town of Halifax will be featured on the cover of the 2026 North Carolina Travel Guide. “We are...

Weldon man faces distribution, possession of...

A 21-year-old Weldon man faces six charges related to the distribution and possession of child...

Nielsen to remain in custody throughout...

Isaac Matthew Nielsen will remain in federal custody throughout the proceedings in his child...

Former officer indicted on two child pornography...

A federal grand jury Tuesday charged a former Roanoke Rapids police officer with two counts of...

Woman cited in crash claiming life of Petersburg...

A Roanoke Rapids woman was cited Monday following a crash that claimed the life of a 41-year-old...

Anderson completes UNC civic leadership course

Roanoke Rapids Planning and Development Director Kristyn Anderson completed the Leading for...

WPD investigating shooting of two people in...

Two people with gunshot wounds were taken to the hospital by private vehicles Tuesday afternoon —...

Two blood drives sponsored by Pierce set Jan. 14

Representative Rodney D. Pierce is sponsoring two community blood drives on Wednesday, January 14....

Weldon Mills Theatre Neal McCoy Christmas Photo...

Multi-Palatium Country singer Neal McCoy returned to Roanoke Rapids Saturday night for his...

December 14, 2025

December 14, 2025 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids,...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, December...

The Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at...

Bitterly cold conditions expected this evening

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for central North...

John Foster Photo Gallery Stewart Theater

Season 23 "American Idol" contestant John Foster made a return to the Stewart Theater in Dunn NC...

Weldon Mills Theatre BLIPPI Photo Gallery

Blippi "Join the Band Tour" took over Weldon Mills Theatre Friday evening . Blippi was joined...

Mills files for at-large board of commissioners...

A third Democrat filed for one of three at-large Halifax County Board of Commissioners seats in...

Leslie talks journalism, music before C4EE...

In an atmosphere that was more chautauqua than concert, retired WRAL anchor Bill Leslie sang about...

Lashley files to retain seat on Halifax County...

Joyce Lashley filed Wednesday to retain her seat on the Halifax County School Board, according to...

Southeast secures district civics bowl title

Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy won the District Civics Bowl competition and will move on to...

Trillium restoring Medicaid rates back to...

Governor Josh Stein will restore rates for Medicaid providers back to September 30 rates. The...

Front Page Sports

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...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th Monday 11/10 1. Soccer at North Pitt at 6pm in the 3rd round of the NCHSAA state playoffs Wednesday 11/12 1. Wrestling at Pasquotank...

First Round results from NCHSAA State Football playoffs

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The Roanoke Valley area results from the First round of the 2025 NCHSAA State Playoffs. 1A #1 KIPP High - BYE #5 Southeast Halifax - BYE #7 Hobgood beat #10 Weldon 44-14 2A #12 Northampton County...

RV Girls Softball League annual meeting set Wednesday, Nov. 12

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The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Halifax County Visitor’s Center located at 260 Premier Boulevard in Roanoke Rapids....

Roanoke Rapids men’s soccer advance to Third round in playoffs

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The Roanoke Rapids High School men’s soccer Yellow Jackets team sting the Carver Yellow Jackets on the road Thursday night. The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids team shutout the #6 seed Carver Yellow Jackets...

Jackets Men soccer advance to second round in NCHSAA Playoffs

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The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids High School Men's soccer team win at home Tuesday night in the first round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Roanoke Rapids shutout Central Davidson 5-0 at Hoyle field. Goas...

Yellow Jackets Men's soccer Senior night this past Monday, eyes on playoffs

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Men’s soccer celebrated senior night Monday night at Hoyle Field. The Jackets fell to Bunn 1-0 but closed their regular season off Tuesday on the road with a 3-0 win...

The Storage Boy team earns 2025 Championship

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The 2025 Roanoke Rapids Youth Football Flag Football season wrapped up Monday night at Doyle Field. The cold rainy night didn't stand in the way of The Storage Boy sponsored team becoming 2025...

Youth Basketball registration closes October 31

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The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation is still accepting applications for Youth Basketball through October 31. Youth Basketball is for ages 7 to 14, and the department is using RecDesk for the...
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Obituaries

Jailany Yasmin Perez Hernandez

Jailany Yasmin Perez Hernandez passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. She is survived by her parents, Luis Perez and Carolina Hernandez; her...

Opinion

ECU Health celebrates 2025 milestones

ECU Health continued its mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina...

Letter: Wray should debate Pierce

As voters in North Carolina House District 27 prepare for another important election, one question...

A Saturday of hope for the future of civics

By the time I pulled onto the campus of Halifax Community College early on the morning of December...

Financial Focus: Considerations on tax-loss...

Thanks to market swings, evolving tax laws and new technology, it may be a good year to consider...

The farewell message we expected

It was the farewell column we expected. Full of praise for staff and students, full of hope for...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating service,...

As we move into the final stretch before the Thanksgiving holiday, our Roanoke Rapids Graded...

Emry Skatepark: A lesson in civic engagement

As journalism finds itself navigating the wasteland of social media, we often see people...

Lessons learned in the 911 center funding debate

Roanoke Rapids used to maintain its own 911 call center. When Halifax County took this over many...

Yellow Jacket Report: Strength in foundation,...

As we move deeper into November, I am continually inspired by the learning, leadership, and...

In support of Michael Wray, a candidate 'busy...

For years, Michael Wray has been the only adult in the room while political opportunists and...

Financial Focus: Three myths about Social Security

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so...

Yellow Jacket Report: From knowledge to kindness

As the cool winds of November sweep through Roanoke Rapids, our schools are filled with energy,...

Whitmire: 'I thank everyone for the overwhelming...

Editor’s note: Jim Whitmire, a challenger, won a seat on the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...

Keeter: 'Your support means a great deal to me'

Editor’s note: Cathy Keeter was re-elected to the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of...

Yellow Jacket Report: Leadership in action

This week, our district had the distinct honor of hosting a truly special event that showcased...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building connections,...

This past week has been one of collaboration, connection, and celebration across our Roanoke...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating culture,...

As the vibrant colors of fall continue to brighten our campuses, this week has been a shining...

Redrawing First Congressional District a...

North Carolina’s First Congressional District has long been at the center of the Black political...

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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...

Truck driver shot, killed in...

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A Halifax truck driver was shot and killed late Monday night in the parking lot of the Gaston...

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The incentive is tacos but the real point is getting children outside.