Due to the threat of inclement weather, the COVID-19 testing event held at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre will close at noon Thursday and remain closed on Friday.

Testing will resume next week Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day through February 18.

In addition to the mass COVID-19 testing event being held at the theater, the Halifax County Health Department, North Carolina Central University and Radeas Labs have partnered for the following testing events:

January 29 at Greater Joy North Church — 1711 E 10th Street, Suite 13 in Roanoke Rapids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 12, at Ivory Hill Baptist Church — 4505 Medoc Mountain Road in Enfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 No registration or appointment is required. No out of pocket costs are required. Insurance is accepted but not required.