Halifax Regional continues to prepare for the winter storm and inclement weather expected to impact Roanoke Rapids and communities in the surrounding area.
An overloaded circuit is being blamed for a fire that destroyed the second floor of a house at 211 Monroe Street today.
The city of Roanoke Rapids will close at 4 p.m. today.
With significant amounts of snowfall expected today, Roanoke Rapids police are encouraging people to stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary.
