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November 15, 2025
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Littleton man charged following Friday vehicle...

15 November
A routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Friday, resulting in the arrest of a Littleton man on felony...
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NCDOT closing Piney Grove Church Road for bridge...

14 November
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Piney Grove Church Road south of Highway 903 from Monday through next Friday...
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Cook named Roanoke Rapids fire chief

14 November
Richard Cook has been named the new chief of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department, the city said in a statement Thursday evening. Currently...
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Weldon Mills Theatre Randy Travis & James Dupre'...

14 November
North Carolina Native Randy Travis walked on the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Thursday night for his More Than Life tour with James Depre'...
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RRPD roundup: Shots fired near school; saturated...

13 November
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Lawrence Wiggins: Shots fired call An 18-year-old was...

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Cook named Roanoke Rapids fire chief

November 14
Richard Cook has been named the new chief of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department, the city said in...

Weldon Mills Theatre Randy Travis & James Dupre'...

November 14
North Carolina Native Randy Travis walked on the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Thursday night for his...

RRPD roundup: Shots fired near school; saturated...

November 13
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Lawrence Wiggins:...

Despite vote to reopen government, Davis says...

November 13
In a statement late Wednesday evening, Congressman Don Davis explained why he voted to reopen the...

As he kicks off campaign, Wray receives Order of...

November 13
In a ceremony marked by tributes and recognition of public service, former North Carolina...

Northampton Farm Bureau partnering with DSS for...

November 12
Northampton County Farm Bureau is partnering with Northampton County Department of Social Services...

Earls, Riggs next speakers in Capital to...

November 12
State Representative Rodney D. Pierce's next Bringing the Capital to the Constituents program will...

Former news anchor Bill Leslie giving free...

November 12
To celebrate the winter holidays with music and conversation, the Center for Energy Education will...

Undocumented alien charged following Monday chase

November 12
A Guatemalan national was charged Monday after leading law enforcement on a chase in the Roanoke...

Nichols receives Phillips award for client...

November 10
Spencer Nichols of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Roanoke Rapids recently earned the...

Lynch gets 26-month concurrent sentence for two...

November 10
Lorne Lynch was sentenced Thursday to 26 months in federal prison for two robberies of the same...

Weldon Mills Theatre Josh Turner Photo Gallery

November 09
Friday night was a night of Carolinians, North Carolina and South Carolina stars to hit the stage...

Brothers charged following Thursday chase

November 07
One man surrendered this morning and his brother was apprehended following a chase that ended in a...

Whatley next speaker for joint GOP meeting

November 07
The Republican parties of Halifax, Northampton and Warren will host guest speaker Michael Whatley...

Bynum, Strickland receive NCSHP Samaritan Award...

November 07
Two Troopers from Troop C District 8 of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were honored for...

Arts council Holiday Fusion Market Saturday

November 07
The Halifax County Arts Council will hold its Holiday Fusion Arts Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to...

November 7, 2025

November 07
November 7, 2025 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station, 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids,...

Halifax County Genealogy Symposium set Friday

November 06
The third annual Halifax County Genealogy Symposium will be held Friday at the Halifax County...

Main Street committee approved; council gets...

November 06
A new Main Street Advisory Committee was approved by Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday night....

Baggett honored for 24 years of service to RRPD

November 06
Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday recognized the service of police Captain Jeff Baggett...

No charges will be filed in pedestrian fatality

November 06
No charges will be filed in a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred the afternoon of October 16...

Doughtie, Jackson re-elected; changes come to...

November 05
Mayor Emery Doughtie was elected to his fifth term Tuesday night, according to unofficial returns...

Level 3 full provisional licenses can now be...

November 04
Building on recent expansions to online services under Senate Bill 245, the North Carolina...

Pierce hosting Eastern North Carolina Civics Bowl

November 04
North Carolina State Representative Rodney D. Pierce will host the first Eastern North Carolina...

Troop 144 holds Wreaths Across America December 13

November 04
Boy Scout Troop 144 will hold a Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13 at Cedarwood...

Flood honored for work in academic librarianship

November 03
Derrick L. Flood, director of learning resources at Halifax Community College, received an award...

PTK seeks items for annual donation drive

November 03
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Halifax Community College is embracing the spirit of the...

County agrees to $1.7 million sale of Enfield...

November 03
Halifax County commissioners today approved a resolution that will allow a currently undisclosed...

Scotland Neck man faces numerous driving...

November 03
A 20-year-old Scotland Neck man faces numerous driving infractions after he was clocked at 96 mph...

Weldon oral history documentary premiers at HCC

November 01
From coverage of its early settlement in the mid-1700s to its heyday as a commercial hub, the...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Wednesday, November...

November 01
The Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at...

Photo gallery: Roanoke Rapids trunk-or-treat

November 01
Costumed kids and some adults strolled the gauntlet Friday evening to get candy and treats near...

RRGSD board candidate profile: Jeff Kloss

November 01
Three incumbent Roanoke Rapids Graded District Board of Trustees are up for re-election this year....

Halifax-Northampton seek Hazard Mitigation Plan...

October 31
The counties of Halifax and Northampton, in coordination with their participating municipal...

Weldon police see results through grant, camera...

October 31
The Weldon Police Department is seeing results after receiving a North Carolina Governor’s Highway...

RRGSD board candidate profile: Jim Whitmire

October 30
Three incumbent Roanoke Rapids Graded District Board of Trustees are up for re-election this year....

Front Page Sports

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...

Youth Baseball Photo Gallery

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The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Fall Ball season is full swing Sunday afternoon at Ledgerwood ballfields. Rookie, Minor and Major divisions were in action. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Chaloner Middle School 22, Weldon 12

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October 15 Result: Chaloner Middle 22 - Weldon 12 Rushing: Kenrion Faulcon: 150 yards, 2 TDS Adrian Epperson: 27 yards, 2 pt conversion Aden Turner: 12 yards, 1 TD Defense: Lyntrell Jenkins: 4 Total...

Youth flag football results

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Roanoke Valley Youth Football flag division results from Monday night October 13th. Storage Boy 35 over Dan Williams Roofing 21 Merritt Piping 63 tied Wilkie Real Estate 63 Playoffs next Monday...

Youth Flag Football photo Gallery

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The Roanoke Rapids Youth Football League are midseason on their weekly match ups on the Gridiron. The youth play Monday nights at 6pm at TJ Davis Doyle field. Photo's by Randy Wrenn...
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Obituaries

Mallory Scott Barber

November 12
Mallory Scott Barber, 85, entered into the care of the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The beloved husband of the late Peggy V. Barber, Scott was...

Clara Hope Walker

November 10

Odessa Hall Shearin

November 10

Carolyn Mims Coburn

November 09

Matthew Randolph Franklyn

November 05

Opinion

Financial Focus: Three myths about Social Security

November 13
Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so...

Yellow Jacket Report: From knowledge to kindness

November 12
As the cool winds of November sweep through Roanoke Rapids, our schools are filled with energy,...

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

November 07
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'

November 06
Editor’s note: Cathy Keeter was re-elected to the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of...

Yellow Jacket Report: Leadership in action

November 04
This week, our district had the distinct honor of hosting a truly special event that showcased...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building connections,...

October 28
This past week has been one of collaboration, connection, and celebration across our Roanoke...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating culture,...

October 21
As the vibrant colors of fall continue to brighten our campuses, this week has been a shining...

Redrawing First Congressional District a...

October 20
North Carolina’s First Congressional District has long been at the center of the Black political...

The country life and municipal election-free zones

October 16
For the first time in I don’t know how long, I won’t be casting a ballot in the upcoming municipal...

Yellow Jacket Report: Nurturing bright futures

October 14
This week in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, our students, staff, and leaders...

Financial Focus: Consider a financial tune-up...

October 13
As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building bridges, chasing...

October 07
This week’s report is filled with moments of pride, progress, and partnership across our schools...

Yellow Jacket Report: A carnival of spirit for...

September 30
There is something timeless about Homecoming. It is more than a football game, a dance, or a...

Yellow Jacket Report: A week of progress,...

September 23
This week has been nothing short of extraordinary for our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District....

Financial Focus: Taking a holistic approach to...

September 19
When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that...

City funds should benefit residents, services

September 18
I am writing to express concern over the city council’s recent decision to allocate municipal tax...

Wray worked to see Medicaid expansion cross...

September 18
Medicaid expansion in North Carolina has been a major advance for rural healthcare providers. In...

Yellow Jacket Report: A week of Jacket pride

September 16
As we step into another exciting week in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, I am reminded...
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