A Roanoke Rapids man who complained about the lack of transparency within the city’s government said during the public comment section of Tuesday’s city council meeting he will run for a District 2 seat when one opens.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department Tuesday gave Rudy his retirement papers so he could spend his time with his handler — Curtis Batchelor.
New Roanoke Rapids police Chief Lawrence Wiggins was introduced to the city council Tuesday night.
As the weather becomes warmer and people become more active outdoors, encounters with bears may increase.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating larcenies that occurred on February 23 and March 14 in the 200 block of Old Farm Road between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 am.
