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RRPD blotter: July 29-August 4, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:Friday July 29, 2016At approximately 1:45 p.m., Officer Natara Velazquez responded to a larceny call at...
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Southern Soul and Blues concert photo gallery
BarnBurner Promotions presented a Night of Southern Soul and Blues this past Saturday night at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre. Four acts made up the four hours on music with the group Black Diamond hitting...
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Purser leaving chamber to head HCC foundation
For the past 10 years, Allen Purser has worked side-by-side with business leaders in the community.Now, the longtime president and CEO of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce is stepping down. His...
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Boone caught after brief foot chase
A man who escaped police custody nearly two weeks ago was taken into custody today on Highway 48. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said Joseph Anthony Boone Jr. was taken into custody shortly...
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Three more charged in conspiracy to bring inmate drugs
Three more people have been arrested in an alleged conspiracy to bring a Halifax County Detention Center inmate drugs. {gallery}jail{/gallery} The arrests today of Andrew Hardin — the inmate — and...
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HCSO makes second heroin seizure in two days
For the second time in two days, a Halifax County Sheriff’s Office sergeant made a traffic stop which led to the seizure of heroin in the Scotland Neck area. “Scotland Neck is still a location that...
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Safelite closing Enfield plant
A trade publication covering the auto glass industry reports Safelite AutoGlass will close its plant in Enfield. glassBytes.com also reports it will cease manufacturing automotive glass parts before...
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County turns attention to employees, marketing after Safelite announcement
With the closing of the Enfield Safelite windshield manufacturing plant made official through a corporate news release as well as confirmed through a memo from the Halifax County Economic Development...
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Child injured following gun mishap
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating to determine a how a shotgun was knocked over and fired, striking a 7-year-old child late Monday night.The child, who was injured in the lower...
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Photo gallery: Bring on the band!
The Roanoke Rapids High School Marching Yellow Jackets are gearing up for football season. Students are practicing for this year's show called Under Construction, which will feature hits from the early...
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Active shooter drill planned at RRHS
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District along with the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, fire department, and public works will participate in a full-scale exercise simulating an armed intruder...
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Anthony Moody sentenced to 7-years fed time
His brother already sentenced to six years in June, Anthony Tyrone Moody today in Greenville received an 84-month federal sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess at least 5 kilograms of...
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RRPD blotter: August 5-7, 2016
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Friday August 5, 2016At approximately 12:30 a.m., Officer Natara Velazquez responded to a trespassing call...
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Search warrant execution under way on Rightmyer Dr.
The City County Drug Task Force seized counterfeit money and bulk legitimate currency during execution of a search warrant in the 400 block of Rightmyer Drive. Agents, according to Roanoke Rapids...
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Authorities explore ties between stop, Rightmyer Dr. raid
Roanoke Rapids police and the City County Drug Task Force confirm a traffic stop at the intersection of East Tenth Street and Park Avenue Tuesday led to a search warrant execution on Rightmyer Drive...
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HCC, energy center form partnership
The Center for Energy Education and Halifax Community College have announced the execution of a partnership agreement in support of renewable energy education and workforce training. While the Center...
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Lynch gets eight years in cocaine conspiracy
A Hollister man will spend eight years in federal custody following his sentencing in Greenville today.United States Senior District Court Judge Malcolm Howard also sentenced Randy Lynch, 50, to five...
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City rejects $3.45 million online offer for theater
The city has decided to reject a $3.45 million bid offer on the Roanoke Rapids Theatre, the highest received during a three-day online auction. “The city has decided not to accept the bid offering and...
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Local Logan's won't be impacted by corporate bankruptcy plans
Logan’s Roadhouse in Roanoke Rapids will not be impacted by a plan on the corporate level to file for bankruptcy.That’s because, Roanoke Rapids General Manager Mike Stettler said last week, “We’re a...
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Trafficking count, others, lodged in Happy Dr. raid
A cocaine trafficking charge, along with others, has been lodged following a raid this morning on Happy Drive in the P&J community outside Roanoke Rapids. {gallery}happy{/gallery}Halifax County...
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