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Weldon PD roundup: Disturbance call; pills seized
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Chief James Avens: On Tuesday around 4:24 p.m., Sergeant L. Melton responded to the area of Maple and Ninth streets on a disturbance...
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RRPD roundup: Traffic stops lead to drug arrests
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Tuesday at approximately 11:50 a.m., officers M. Hunsucker and J. DeSare conducted a traffic stop for a...
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Greensville Co. seeks information on getaway car
The Greensville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a vehicle which was used following a home invasion Friday around 3:15 to 3:20 p.m. No one was hurt in the home invasion, said Corporal...
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History passport program gains momentum
The History Worth Repeating program, an effort to market three historic towns in the region, is gaining traction. Warren County Manager Robert Davie told a group of stakeholders today in Halifax the...
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Qualls releases statement on re-election bid
Incumbent county Commissioner Patrick Qualls released the following statement on his bid for re-election to the board: I am announcing my bid for re-election to the office of county commissioner for...
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Roanoke Clinic chosen for Million Hearts Model
According to the American Heart Association, about 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day. In an effort to reduce this number, Roanoke Clinic is participating in a five-year risk...
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Roanoke Rapids man dies in Gaston area crash
A Roanoke Rapids man died Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in the Gaston area. According to a preliminary report by Trooper J.T. Keeter of the state Highway Patrol, Matthew Porch was traveling west...
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Heavy winds to linger through evening
The National Weather Service says a high wind warning and wind advisory remain in effect through 10 p.m. The winds have caused numerous power outages throughout the Roanoke Valley. At its peak there...
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Photo gallery: Child abuse awareness march
Elijah Lee, a 10-year-old KIPP Gaston College Preparatory student led a march against child abuse at Centennial Park today. Between 250-300 participated in the event which the student planned himself....
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Former deputy charged with reportedly threatening, assaulting victim
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation last week filed charges of communicating threats and assault and battery against a former Halifax County Sheriff’s Office deputy, records filed in...
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RRPD roundup: Obstruction charges after attempted traffic stop
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Friday at approximately 9:30 a.m., Investigator G.L. Williams arrested Omar Daquan Ponton, 25, and...
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Weldon affidavit notes ATM tampering in Laurinburg, Fayetteville
The suspects charged with placing a skimmer and pinhole camera in a Weldon ATM, also reportedly placed devices in machines in Enfield, Fayetteville and Laurinburg, a search warrant in the case shows....
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RRPD seeks assistance in larceny of grocery items
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person involved in a larceny at Family Dollar on Highway 158. {gallery}36rrpd{/gallery} The person entered the store...
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Woman faces prostitution count
A 21-year-old woman was charged Monday with solicit prostitution after agents of the City County Drug Task Force received complaints of activity over the weekend. Captain A.M. Harris of the task force...
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Fire department recognizes new hires, promotions
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department recognized its newly hired firefighters and two who received promotions to roving engineers. {gallery}36rrcitycouncil{/gallery} Chief Stacy Coggins held the brief...
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City manager gives updates on projects, events
In his report to council this evening, City Manager Joseph Scherer briefed the panel on several upcoming items and projects. “We are beginning to work on next year’s budget,” he said. Finance Director...
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One charged, two sought in residential B&E, larceny
One man was served outstanding warrants Tuesday and two are wanted in a case where aluminum windows, appliances and other items were stolen from the inside and outside of a house in what is...
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Task force roundup: Cocaine charge; indoor grow operation
The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris: Two men were arrested for outstanding warrants and another was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug...
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Task force makes second prostitution arrest this week
City County Drug Task Force agents made a second prostitution arrest in two days after receiving a complaint of illegal activity at a Roanoke Rapids hotel. Captain A.M. Harris said while prostitution...
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Mistaken call to drug agent leads to pot, cocaine counts
A mistaken call which went to a drug agent’s number led to a man’s arrest on marijuana and cocaine charges today. The events began when Taurean Shaw, 23, called to say “he had that smoke if he wanted...
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