While Halifax County has climbed into the orange category of positive COVID-19 cases which indicate a substantial community spread, it remains only one of seven in that position, health department Director Bruce Robistow said. The rest are in the red category.
Roanoke Rapids Mayor Emery Doughtie will be hosting a food drive and playing the role of Santa Claus Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Centennial Park on Roanoke Avenue.
The keys to the former Odom Correctional Institution were handed over to Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith today.
District Court Judge Turner Stephenson administered the oath of office to some familiar faces Tuesday night at the Roanoke Rapids Board of Trustees meeting.
Tom Davis will serve as interim principal of Roanoke Rapids High School for the remainder of this school year. He is currently the school system’s executive director of student, family, and staff services.
