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Sheriff's office has suspect in morning bomb threat
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office has an active suspect in a bomb threat that was made to the Halifax County Courthouse. Sheriff Wes Tripp said the threat was made shortly after 9:30 this morning....
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City Christmas parade set for Sunday step-off
With temperatures expected to be in the mid-50s, Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon says Sunday should “be a great day for a parade.” The annual Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade...
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Youth coach charged in bomb scare
The coach of the Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets midget football team was charged today for allegedly making a bomb threat to the Halifax County Courthouse this morning. Troy Rashawn McNair, 27, was...
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Hasty sworn in as chief, Jackson as deputy chief
A new era began in the Roanoke Rapids Police Department today as Chuck Hasty was sworn in as the new chief and Andy Jackson was sworn in as deputy chief. In his five years as mayor, Emery Doughtie said...
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Scotland Neck man charged in child sex assault
A Scotland Neck man was charged last week for a July 30 sexual assault involving a child. Halifax County Sheriff's Office Detective Obert Wiltsie said Phillip Antonia Roberts, 22, reportedly knew the...
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Christmas in Halifax set Saturday
Christmas in Halifax is set for 10 a.m. Saturday and includes the annual Christmas parade on King Street at 2 p.m. The itinerary for the event includes several of the historic buildings decorated as...
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Foundation gets $25,000 in scholarship funds
Halifax Community College Friday received a total of $25,000 in contributions that will be used for scholarship programs. Preston, center, and his wife, Lindsey, right, with Rhoades. Halifax Linen...
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2014 RR Christmas Parade winners announced
The city of Roanoke Rapids announced winners from Sunday's Christmas Parade. Complete parade photos may be found on our Facebook page. They are as follows: First Place Church Float Fresh Fire Assembly...
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RRHS to compete in Brain Game Saturday
Three Roanoke Rapids High School students will be featured on WRAL's weekly high school academic game show, the Brain Game, Saturday. Seniors Chelsea Brown and Tristan Morris, along with sophomore Ella...
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Weldon seeks info on Washington Ave. B&Es
The Weldon Police Department is investigating two residential break-ins on Washington Avenue reported Tuesday. One occurred in the 800 block and the other occurred in the 700 block, according to...
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Sheriff's office seeks help in hit and run
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a November 26 hit and run that occurred on Highway 158 near Zoo Road. Chief Deputy Bruce Temple said the crash occurred shortly after 9...
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Northampton blotter: Assault calls
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office reported the following: On December 2 around 8 p.m., Deputy A.B. “Bobo” Roye responded to River Road in Henrico on a disturbance call between two parties....
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County roots run deep for new Northampton register
She’s a down home girl whose roots run deep within the fertile soil of Northampton County. Her work career is top-heavy in public service — from working behind the counter at the famous Patio in her...
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Fire destroys River Road house
Fire this morning destroyed a home in the 100 block of River Road North. The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department, as of this report, was still investigating and doing cleanup following the blaze that...
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Family will have clothing needs in wake of fire
A man and his daughter will have shelter after a fire consumed their house on River Road this morning, but will have many needs, especially clothing, his son said today. “We're thankful all the family...
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Alston returned to Halifax County
The last person wanted in the September 24 murder of Wilton Cotton was returned to Halifax County today. Quandre “Butt-Butt” Alston, 20, had no comment this evening as he was escorted from the Roanoke...
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Premier Blvd. Subway robbed
Roanoke Rapids police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this evening at the Subway on Premier Boulevard. Chief Chuck Hasty said the robbery occurred shortly after 8:30 when a person...
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Man charged following Walgreen's assault
A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a Walgreen's employee. Chief Chuck Hasty said Tyrone Perry, 35, faces charges of assault on a female, false imprisonment and...
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Sheriff enhances sex offender program
Halifax County has 112 registered sex offenders. Sheriff Wes Tripp said the sheriff’s office is increasing the monitoring of registered offenders by having deputies assigned to specific offenders, who...
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She had a dream: Woman takes message to the corner
Frances Smith had a dream Wednesday night that police killed her son. Thursday morning she set up at the intersection of Highway 158 and Roanoke Avenue holding a sign saying “Cops stop killing blacks.”...
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