Clik here to view.
Pair wanted in murder of farm worker seen in RR
Two people wanted in the murder of a farm worker were last seen at McDonald’s on Roanoke Avenue Sunday. Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said this afternoon Javonte Boone, 25, and Shenna Riley, 29, are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RRPD roundup: B&E assistance; traffic stop
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Off-Duty Officer helps in vehicle B&E caseFriday around 1:45 p.m., Officer G. Colson, who was off-duty,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Arts on the Avenue returns Thursday
With the success of the premier event last year, Arts on the Avenue returns Thursday. “I think it succeeded because the public was looking for a family friendly event,” Roanoke Rapids Main Street...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man faces solicitation, assault counts
An Enfield man was arrested today for allegedly soliciting and assaulting a reputed Durham prostitute. The charges against Sagret Jerrell Kimble, 34, stem from a report on May 17 the woman was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jury finds Tillmon guilty in Rockfish
The only defendant in the Operation Rockfish police corruption case to demand a jury trial has been found guilty. The United States Department of Justice announced in a press statement this evening a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gaston Prep teacher wins $25K Fishman Prize
Brett Noble, an 11th-grade English teacher at KIPP Gaston College Prep Pride High School has won The New Teacher Project’s 2017 Fishman Prize. The Fishman Prize was created six years ago as a way to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RRHS seniors receive more than $4.4 million in scholarships
Four Roanoke Rapids High School seniors will have their four years of college education paid for through various scholarships. In all, the high school announced 71 seniors have received scholarships...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reputed Blood member pleads not guilty; Lloyd, Powell set for court appearances
A woman indicted in a case alleging racketeering charges among reputed United Blood Nation members has pled not guilty. In the order for her continued detention in federal custody, the government...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Speed listed as contributing factor in Hinson St. crash
A preliminary Roanoke Rapids Police Department report lists speed as a contributing factor in a fatal two-car collision on Hinson Street Saturday night. Chief Chuck Hasty said there is additional work...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tillmon could get life; sentencing moved to September
Antonio Tillmon could receive a maximum sentence of life in prison after a federal jury found him guilty on drug trafficking and bribery counts Monday. Tillmon, a former Windsor police officer, was the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sole to soul: Samaritan's Feet visits Weldon Elementary
Helping to shod the soles of elementary school students in Weldon brought a lift to the souls of the volunteers assembled there this morning. “I like the smiles on the kids’ faces,” said Mary Lewter,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Memorial Day service set Monday at Cedarwood
The AMVETS Post 101 and 320 Memorial Day Service will be held Monday in Cedarwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and Roanoke Rapids City Manager Joseph Scherer, a retired United...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HRMC, Adept extend management agreement
Halifax Regional Medical Center is extending its management agreement with Adept Health, formerly known as Novant Health Shared Services, a subsidiary of Novant Health. The medical center’s board...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two face numerous counts in winter B&E spree
Two Roanoke Rapids men have been charged in a breaking and entering spree which occurred throughout January and February. The crimes mainly reflect the break-ins of vehicles and some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Halifax County crime roundup: Wednesday-Thursday
Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following arrests: Halifax County Sheriff’s OfficeChief Deputy Scott Hall reported on Thursday around 11 p.m., Deputy D.J. Epperson stopped a vehicle for a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Montfort fundraising effort underway
A fundraising effort is underway to restore the Joseph Montfort Amphitheater in Halifax. The venue hosted the first performance of First of Freedom in 1976.Since the state returned the lease of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Suspects in farm worker murder surrender
Suspects in the murder of a Littleton area farm worker surrendered today, Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said. {gallery}farmworker{/gallery} There was no indication that Shenna Kay Riley or Jovonte...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Photo gallery: Memorial Day 2017
AMVETS posts 101 and 320 honored fallen veterans today at Cedarwood Cemetery with its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.Roanoke Rapids City Manager Joseph Scherer was the keynote speaker....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Family Dollar plans Highway 48 store opening
Family Dollar Stores will open its Highway 48 store outside Roanoke Rapids next Thursday. “Family Dollar continues to grow and we’re thrilled to bring our wide assortment and great values to Roanoke...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RRPD roundup: Memorial Day, weekend reports
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Monday reportsAt approximately 10:15 a.m., Officer H. Grimes arrested and charged Troy Antwan Herring, 24,...
View Article