With the National Weather Service’s briefing late this afternoon showing the chance of dangerous travel conditions through Tuesday morning due to black ice, most schools are operating on delayed schedules while some have opted to close.
A fall storm bringing wintry weather to the Roanoke Valley throughout the day has forced cancellation of all schools in Halifax and Northampton counties Monday.
The Halifax Christmas Parade rolled through the county seat this afternoon.
Bob Caudle was chosen as the parade's grand marshal for his help in the town's revitalization efforts.
The Roanoke Rapids area could get at least 2 inches of snow on Sunday and depending on the track of the storm bringing wintry precipitation the amounts could be more.
Two bridges in Halifax County and six in Northampton County are among 77 in rural counties which will be replaced thanks in part to a $20 million BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant awarded the state by the United States Department of Transportation.
