As National Travel and Tourism Week comes to a close on Saturday, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever, with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating the theft of items from a business in the area of East Tenth Street which occurred on February 2.
Consistent and heavy April showers have resulted in a clear drought map for North Carolina in the U.S. Drought Monitor as reported through the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.
Organizers of Remembrance on the River are still in need of volunteers, food vendors and craft and sales vendors.
Congressman Don Davis will hold mobile office hours next week through the district.
