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Adams, long-time community leader, dies at 93
Sarah Chaney Adams, a long-time community leader, died Saturday night at her home in Durham. Adams, 93, was a pioneer in women’s leadership in the Roanoke Rapids community and across North Carolina as...
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Weldon man wanted in 11 B&Es
A Weldon man thought to be responsible for 11 known break-ins from Halifax to Enfield is being sought by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office. Detective D.C. Dickens said Winston Deontae Hendricks, 25,...
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Garys face federal dogfighting, marijuana counts
Charged by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office in 2013 with dogfighting and an indoor marijuana growing operation, a Roanoke Rapids couple now face federal charges on the same counts. As of this...
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Becker Dr. shooting call leads to arrests
There were no injuries reported to law enforcement after a shots fired call in the area of Becker Drive Saturday morning, Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said this evening. Hasty said it is...
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City council candidates address issues at forum
A sparse audience Monday evening listened as the two candidates in the only contested Roanoke Rapids City Council race shared their views on issues. Carl Ferebee, who is running unopposed to reclaim...
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RRPD blotter: October 17-18, 2015
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: Saturday October 17, 2015 At approximately 3 a.m., Master Officer Gerald Morris conducted a stop on Highway...
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Heroin trafficking charges lodged following chase
Some 750 dosage units of heroin packed in 14 bricks were seized early this morning following a high-speed chase in the Scotland Neck area that began when a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop. The...
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Talks to secure theater marketing firm continue
Negotiations continue with a commercial real firm to market and advertise the Roanoke Rapids Theatre for sale, City Manager Joseph Scherer told council this evening. Scherer said the city will have to...
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Council expected to consider pet pig proposal in November
City council will begin studying a proposed ordinance which would allow the keeping of potbellied pigs as pets and expects to fully discuss the matter at its November 17 meeting. While the matter was...
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Manning school plans unveiled
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees got its first look Tuesday night at the new Manning Elementary School on Park Avenue. The 91,000 square-feet, two-story facility will be...
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Teen arrested, juvenile petitions to be drawn in Weldon B&Es
An 18-year-old was arrested and juvenile petitions are being sought for a 15-year-old in residential break-ins in the Weldon area. Deputy Weldon Police Chief James Avens said 18-year-old, Jeremy...
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Man walks into a police station — with cocaine and a gun
A man who came to the Weldon Police Department Tuesday for questioning in a matter which is still under investigation was found to be in possession of five baggies of powdered cocaine and a concealed...
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Lowe's gives lift to Weldon day care
For Roger Edwards, the help from the Lowe's Home Improvement Heroes Program couldn't come at a better time. With a Veterans Administration inspection set for Thursday at Roanoke Valley Adult Day Care...
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Elton Gary denied release; wife released to daughter's custody
United States Magistrate Judge Kimberly Swank today found Elton Gary, charged on federal dogfighting and marijuana counts, not suitable for pretrial release. His wife, Erica, charged on the same...
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Green space planning for 1026 slated in 2016
With the demolition of 1026 Roanoke Avenue now completed, there remains grading to be done before undertaking an urban green space project. Roanoke Rapids Main Street Development Director Christina...
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NCSO offering online concealed permit applications
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office as of Friday began taking concealed handgun applications online. In the first week of October Sheriff Jack Smith said the office went live with handgun...
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HCSO upcoming events
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office has the following upcoming events: Free hotdog and movie night Children 13 and younger are invited Saturday to the Lincoln Heights Community Development Center at 34...
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RRPD investigating murder at 4th and Madison
Roanoke Rapids police are conducting a murder investigation stemming from a shooting that occurred shortly after midnight at Fourth and Madison Streets. Deputy Chief Andy Jackson declined to name the...
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Teens charged in five vehicle B&Es
Two Roanoke Rapids teens have been charged in five motor vehicle breaks-in and the theft of a vehicle which was found burning on Everette's School Road. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said the...
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Gaines identified as murder victim
A Roanoke Rapids man with a past record of trouble with the law has been identified as the victim of a murder on Fourth and Madison streets this morning. Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck would only...
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