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Parton tied to failed mountain development
Dare County real estate developer Ray Hollowell was counting on Dolly Parton and her family to help him transform the Pine Mountain development, located in southern Burke County, into a more upscale...
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Mountain plans included vineyards, reality show
Dare County developer Ray Hollowell told Carolina Journal that he and developer Rick Watson signed a promotion agreement in March 2008 with Dolly Parton’s sister, Cassie Parton King, and Cassie’s...
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Grease fire injures two
A grease fire off Highway 903 in the King's Crossroads community caused injuries to two occupants today. Davie Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Padgett said a male occupant, whose name was not...
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Changing of the guard in Garysburg
Both shed tears as they celebrated milestones Thursday night. For Raymond Vaughan it was tears shed as his retirement from 28 years on the town's police department was honored. For Melvin Garner it was...
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City officials weigh in at Town Hall Day
Two major items were on the agenda for Roanoke Rapids officials at the annual Town Hall Day Wednesday in Raleigh. City Manager Joseph Scherer said he and city council members Carl Ferebee and Suetta...
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Argument over beer leads to pocketknife stabbing
A victim sustained superficial injuries and was treated and released after he was stabbed Thursday night following an argument over the purchase of beer. Major Scott Hall of the Halifax County...
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Medicine drop set in Littleton
On Saturday the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office will take back unused or expired prescription, over-the-counter and veterinary medicines. The medicine drop will take place at the Littleton Fire...
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Man drowns at Roanoke Rapids Lake Park
A 30-year-old man drowned at the beach of the Roanoke Rapids Lake Park this evening, Roanoke Rapids police said. Sergeant M.E. Moseley said police received the call shortly after 6 p.m. They learned...
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Second B&E reported at U.S. Cellular
For the second time in less than a month, U.S. Cellular on Premier Boulevard was broken into and cell phones were stolen. Roanoke Rapids police said the latest break-in was discovered shortly after 9...
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Drowning victim identified as Enfield man
A Saturday evening drowning victim has been identified as a 30-year-old Enfield man, according to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. Larry Silver drowned in water off the beach of Roanoke Rapids...
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Pot arrests made after prowler call; subpoena service
A man who allegedly tossed a bag of weed early Saturday morning was arrested on the drug charges as well as an outstanding order for arrest from Pitt County while a woman in the Enfield area was...
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Littleton medicine drop successful
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office collected numerous pills and liquid medications during its pill take back program in Littleton Saturday. Sheriff Wes Tripp said drugs collected included painkillers...
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Verizon thief takes unusable demo models
The latest cell phone store break-in may have been a futile attempt since the three demo phones stolen won't work. The Verizon Store on Premier Boulevard was broken into early this morning, Roanoke...
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Rooks, Wiltsie earn investigator certificates
Lieutenant Roy Rooks and Detective Obert Wiltsie of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office earned their criminal investigator's certificate after completing a two-year program of classes. The certificates...
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Murder charge lodged in Scotland Neck stabbing
A Scotland Neck man is being booked for murder after allegedly stabbing another man to death this evening. Town Police Chief Joe Williams said William Whitaker Jr., 49, surrendered to the police...
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City continues fine-tuning budget plan
City administration will make final tweaks in the next fiscal year's proposed budget before the plan goes on to Roanoke Rapids council Tuesday. Despite council reaching consensus on several...
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City capital plan will not address dehumidifier
The city's capital budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year will not address a new dehumidifier for the Aquatic Center. City Manager Joseph Scherer confirmed this during council's budget work session...
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Casey, Stauffer receive KapStone scholarships
Lauren Elizabeth Casey and Terry Lee Stauffer III, 2014 Roanoke Rapids High School graduates, were recently awarded $5,000 scholarships by KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation. Casey Casey will...
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Man concocts story to get ride to Charlotte
A man who thought the Northampton County Sheriff's Office would give him a ride back to Charlotte allegedly concocted a story that he was taken to Garysburg against his will. Captain Chuck Hasty said...
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Domestic argument lands husband, wife in jail
Both parties in a reported domestic assault where hedge clippers and a toilet tank lid were among the weapons used were charged Wednesday. The Northampton County Sheriff's Office responded to Potecasi...
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