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Three schools on delay; RRGSD on normal schedule
The Halifax, Northampton and Weldon school systems will operate on an hour-delay Thursday due to frigid morning temperatures. Roanoke Rapids will be on a regular schedule. Maintenance crews in Roanoke...
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Manning quits Democratic party
Halifax County Commissioner Rives Manning registered as a Democrat in June of 1961. On Monday, troubled by the direction he feels the county's Democratic party is headed, he switched to unaffiliated....
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Radon test kits available
The Halifax County Public Health System is partnering with the NC Radon program to provide free short-term radon test kits in recognition of National Radon Action Month. A limited supply of radon test...
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Body of missing man surfaces in Northampton pond
The body of Donald Eugene Williams surfaced today in Doolittle’s Millpond, a body of water where he was last seen on Dec. 21, the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald of Ahoksie reported. Northampton County...
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Research uncovering more about canal's history
Ongoing research is uncovering the Roanoke Canal Trail's history in the underground railroad, a secret network through which slaves sought their freedom. On Wednesday night, David Zonderman, a North...
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HCSO has permanent medicine drop-off in place
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is announcing a new program where residents can properly dispose of old or unused medicine by simply dropping it off at the sheriff’s office. A designated black...
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Juvenile joy ride ends in chase, crash
A 13-year-old was taken into custody following an apparent joy ride early this morning that resulted in a police chase and a crash. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said it was not clear why the...
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Davis faces heroin counts while awaiting court in shooting
A man awaiting a court hearing for a July shooting on Carter Street was charged with heroin trafficking counts following a motor vehicle stop outside Roanoke Rapids this afternoon. A female companion...
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Alleged Enfield rape suspect nabbed in Franklin Co.
A man sought for statutory rape in Enfield was taken into custody late Saturday night in the Franklin County community of Centerville. Jermaine Moody was jailed on $200,000 bond and has a January 28...
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Child care center hours on planning board agenda
The Roanoke Rapids Planning Board Thursday will consider a conditional use permit application for a child care facility wanting to change its hours of operation. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m....
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HRMC gets new executive chef
Halifax Regional Medical Center is welcoming a new executive chef. Daniel Lees will oversee the medical center’s Food and Nutrition Services and has more than 25 years experience in food service. Lees...
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Pranks lead to threat of gun violence at landing
Pranks involving spraying ketchup and sauces on cars eventually led to a threat of gun violence at the Gaston Boat Landing Friday. Captain M.D. DeLoatch Sr. of the Northampton County Sheriff's Office...
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RRPD blotter: Saturday and Sunday reports
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: On Saturday around 3:30 a.m., Officer Patrick Smith responded to the Motel 6 parking lot for a motor vehicle...
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Missing person search leads to heroin seizure, arrest
A search for a missing person Saturday in Scotland Neck led deputies to the discovery of trafficking amounts of heroin. The lead that led to the missing person's safe return to family resulted in the...
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75 bindles seized in commitment service
A man who was being served with commitment papers for child support was found to allegedly be in possession of 75 bindles of heroin, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. The arrest of...
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Gun reportedly misfired at landing confrontation
Charges filed in a case at the Gaston Boat Landing Friday reflect an attempt was allegedly made to fire a gun, Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith confirmed. The charge that an attempt was made to...
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State urges caution ahead of weather advisory
With most of North Carolina under a winter weather advisory or winter storm watch , state Public Safety officials are urging residents and visitors to monitor local weather conditions and use caution...
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Man with Ahoskie, Wake Co. ties sought in Subway heist
An alleged suspect has been identified in the December 11 Subway robbery on Premier Boulevard, according to Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty. Smallwood Melek Smallwood, 18, of Ahoskie, who also...
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Chase suspect sought for stealing dog
A man awaiting court dates in Halifax County this month on a high-speed chase where he allegedly crashed into his girlfriend's car in February is now wanted for allegedly stealing a dog belonging to...
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HRMC on delayed schedule Wednesday
Halifax Regional will adjust its operations schedule due to the winter storm watch. Essential personnel will report to the Medical Center to maintain regular operations of and hospital/emergency...
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