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While no cases in county, HCPHS encouraging...

12 January

In light of the newly confirmed cases in North Carolina, the Halifax County Public Health System is encouraging families to make sure both...

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Warren County forest service staff receive water...

12 January

North Carolina Forest Service Warren County staff have been named recipients of the 2025 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award. This award is...

Sanitary District

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, January 13

09 January

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday, January 13 at 5 p.m. in the business office located at 1000 Jackson Street.

County Page

Red, White, and Blue Fridays honor America 250th

09 January

In honor of the semiquincentennial celebration, Halifax County commissioners Monday proclaimed each Friday throughout 2026 as Red, White,...

County Page

Next comprehensive land use, rec plan meeting set...

09 January

The next scheduled public drop-in meeting for the Halifax County Comprehensive Land Use and Recreation Plan will be held Thursday, January...

News

Meherrin River Arts Council announce 2026 series

January 08

The Meherrin River Arts Council is excited to announce its 2026 concert series season. The MRAC...

MLK Day observances planned by C4EE, Oak Grove...

January 08

The Center for Energy Education and Oak Grove Baptist Church will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin...

Roanoke Valley crime roundup: Shooting suspects...

January 08

Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported the following: Halifax County Sheriff’s Office and Weldon...

Annual ranking puts ECU Health in top 1 percent...

January 07

ECU Health has been named a 2025 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award winner in consumer...

Drainage replacement will require 48 closure at...

January 07

Drivers on Highway 48 will encounter a detour next week so state highway workers can replace two...

Man faces numerous charges following early...

January 07

A Roanoke Rapids man remains in the Halifax County Detention Center after he was arrested and...

Halifax County BOE candidate profile: Elizabeth...

January 07

Editor’s note: The following is a statement submitted to rrspin.com by the candidate who is...

Workshop will explore DIY solar, battery solutions

January 06

In response to community demand to do more with solar, the Center for Energy Education will host a...

State Rail Plan continues to identify Weldon as...

January 06

Halifax County Economic Development Director Cathy Scott told commissioners Monday that the State...

Board tables excess $6 million issue to hear...

January 06

An audit confirmed that $6 million of excess health department revenues went into the county’s...

County creates veterans services advisory board

January 05

Halifax County commissioners today agreed to create a veterans services advisory board. The...

Commissioners agree on new county seal

January 05

Commissioners today reached a consensus on a new Halifax County seal that pays tribute to the...

Woman faces possession of firearm by felon,...

January 05

A Roanoke Rapids woman faces charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a...

Two charged following joint BE&L probe

January 03

Two men remain in the Halifax County Detention Center following the execution of a search warrant...

Parks and rec veteran named Halifax County...

January 02

Halifax County named Quentin Jones parks and recreation director after a recruitment and interview...

Halifax County BOE candidate profile: Claude...

January 02

Editor’s note: The following is a statement submitted to rrspin.com by the candidate who is...

Halifax County BOE candidate profile: Curtis W....

January 02

Editor’s note: The following is a statement submitted to rrspin.com by the candidate who is...

Jackson woman charged in Christmas Day stabbing

December 31

A Jackson woman was charged today for a Christmas Day stabbing that left her boyfriend injured....

SC felon charged with weapon, simple possession...

December 31

A convicted felon from South Carolina was arrested and charged Tuesday night with possession of a...

Notice of meeting cancellation: Jan. 6, 2026

December 31

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday,...

Eleven miles of Highway 48 set for repaving

December 31

About 11 miles of Highway 48 will be repaved after the North Carolina Department of Transportation...

Two sought in Dec. 16 Weldon shooting

December 30

Two men are wanted in a December 16 shooting that left two people injured, Weldon police Chief...

ECU Health will seek CMS funding following $213...

December 30

ECU Health says that it will engage in the process to secure funding from the Centers for Medicare...

2025: Entertainment across the Roanoke Valley

December 30

In 2025, the entertainment scene in the Roanoke Valley saw much activity, namely at Weldon Mills...

The year in review: 2025

December 29

The following is an AI review of the top stories from rrspin.com throughout 2025 with editorial...

Element installation underway at Emry Skatepark

December 29

Elements are being installed at the site of the new Emry Park Skatepark. “For the last...

RR man arrested, charged in August robbery

December 23

The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday arrested and charged a Roanoke Rapids man for...

Unopposed and Weldon schools candidates on...

December 23

Candidates who have filed and are running unopposed will be on the ballot for the November 3...

State Rail Plan released for public comment

December 22

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division has released its State Rail Plan...

NCSHP commander next Capital to Constituents guest

December 22

State Representative Rodney D. Pierce will host the January installment of his community outreach...

HCSO roundup: Crash, DWI after chase; stolen...

December 22

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: DWI...

Leslie concert C4EE's gift to community

December 20

Its holiday gift to the community, the Center for Energy Education hosted a mini concert with a...

Photo gallery: Christmas at the Castle 2025

December 20

The third Christmas at the Castle held at Roanoke Rapids High School Friday included the debut of...

Air pollutants in state continue downward trend,...

December 19

Emissions of harmful air pollutants like ozone and fine particles continue a long-running downward...

Filing concludes with several contested races

December 19

The three at-large seats on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners have attracted the attention...

RRGSD will use NCSBA for superintendent search

December 19

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will use the North Carolina School Boards Association in...

Halifax County Public Health Home Hospice

Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District RSD Wipes Clog Pipes

Front Page Sports

Vikings sweep Eagles on road Tuesday night

January 07 Basketball 760

The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept Northeast Academy Tuesday night in Lasker. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 4-1 with a...

Chaloner ladies off to a 2-0 basketball season

December 16 Basketball 1216

The Chaloner Middle School basketball season tipped off last week and the ladies team are 2-0. Last week Chaloner girls beat Davie 48-26. Chaloner stats: Na’siyah Wood- 14 Bayleigh Clark- 11 Macy...

JV Vikings win, both varsity Vikings fall on road

December 16 Basketball 1303

Halifax Academy Basketball results from Friday night on the road at Ridgecroft. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 3-1 Friday with a 56-37 road win over Ridgecroft. Halifax...

Yellow Jackets Fall Brawl tournament a success

November 16 Softball 2048

The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets softball team held a "Fall Brawl" adult slow Pitch softball tournament fundraiser this past Saturday at Newsome Fields. The Lady Jackets were raising...

Second round NCHSAA football Championship

November 15 Football 1148

Second Round Area Game Results Friday November 14 1A #1 KIPP High beat #8 Sallie B Howard 48-7 #5 Southeast Halifax fell to #4 Wilson Prep 64-40 #7 Hobgood fell to #2 Northside Pinetown 48-7 2A #12...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th

November 10 Other Sports 1440

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th Monday 11/10 1. Soccer at North Pitt at 6pm in the 3rd round of the NCHSAA state playoffs Wednesday 11/12 1. Wrestling at Pasquotank...

First Round results from NCHSAA State Football playoffs

November 08 Football 2202

The Roanoke Valley area results from the First round of the 2025 NCHSAA State Playoffs. 1A #1 KIPP High - BYE #5 Southeast Halifax - BYE #7 Hobgood beat #10 Weldon 44-14 2A #12 Northampton County...

RV Girls Softball League annual meeting set Wednesday, Nov. 12

November 07 Softball 1305

The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Halifax County Visitor’s Center located at 260 Premier Boulevard in Roanoke Rapids....

Roanoke Rapids men’s soccer advance to Third round in playoffs

November 07 Soccer 1811

The Roanoke Rapids High School men’s soccer Yellow Jackets team sting the Carver Yellow Jackets on the road Thursday night. The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids team shutout the #6 seed Carver Yellow Jackets...

Jackets Men soccer advance to second round in NCHSAA Playoffs

November 05 Soccer 1374

The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids High School Men's soccer team win at home Tuesday night in the first round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Roanoke Rapids shutout Central Davidson 5-0 at Hoyle field. Goas...

Yellow Jackets Men's soccer Senior night this past Monday, eyes on playoffs

November 02 Soccer 1730

The Roanoke Rapids High School Men’s soccer celebrated senior night Monday night at Hoyle Field. The Jackets fell to Bunn 1-0 but closed their regular season off Tuesday on the road with a 3-0 win...

The Storage Boy team earns 2025 Championship

October 28 Football 3735

The 2025 Roanoke Rapids Youth Football Flag Football season wrapped up Monday night at Doyle Field. The cold rainy night didn't stand in the way of The Storage Boy sponsored team becoming 2025...