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Halifax County Board of Commissioners: Monday,...

26 November
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners meet Monday, December 1, at 9:30 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse on King Street. The agenda can...
News

COVID 2025-26 vaccine available at health department

26 November
The new 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine is now available at the Halifax County Health Department. The announcement comes after The Centers for...
News

Elvis storyteller and proteges take stage at Weldon...

26 November
Sometimes it is the company you keep that takes you places. For Charles Stone, who will host the Elvis Through the Ages show at Weldon...
News

Health department awarded state accreditation with...

26 November
The Halifax County Health Department has been awarded its state accreditation with honors by the North Carolina Local Health Department...
Opinion

The farewell message we expected

26 November
It was the farewell column we expected. Full of praise for staff and students, full of hope for the future of the Roanoke Rapids Graded...

News

Woman faces charges following trespassing call

November 25
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported that shortly before 11:30 this morning Deputy D....

NCSO offers tips for safe holiday shopping

November 25
The holiday season is in full swing, meaning local shopping centers will soon be packed with eager...

RRSD job opportunity: Maintenance...

November 25
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is now accepting applications for the following position:...

Man in stable condition following shooting in...

November 25
A 31-year-old man was reported to be in stable condition after he was shot this morning in the 100...

Scotland Neck man gets 11 years for Dollar...

November 24
A United States judge in Wilmington recently sentenced a Scotland Neck man, Achontay Malik Cotten,...

Community Prayer Tree moves to East Tenth St....

November 24
Plans are being finalized for this year’s Community Prayer Tree, a tradition that remembers the...

HCSO roundup: Two perish in fire; chase; traffic...

November 24
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: Two...

Christmas at the Castle will include sidewalk...

November 21
The RRHS Alumni and Friends Association will hold the third Christmas at the Castle on Friday,...

Completion of Emry Skatepark expected by spring

November 21
Construction of a new skatepark at Emry Park in Roanoke Rapids is officially underway, thanks to...

Southeast essay contest helps students prepare...

November 20
The Lake Gaston Area Links Incorporated sponsored a special essay contest for the 10th grade...

DAR honors library staff with literacy promotion...

November 20
In celebration of National Family Literacy Month, the Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter of the...

Medlin named RR Christmas parade grand marshal

November 20
Lori Medlin, the president and CEO of the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be...

Cook sworn in as new Roanoke Rapids fire chief

November 19
Richard Cook was sworn in as the new chief of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Tuesday night....

RRGSD board accepts resignation of superintendent

November 19
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees this evening accepted the resignation...

Dominion warns of holiday utility scams

November 18
As the holiday season approaches, Dominion Energy reminds customers to stay alert for utility...

Inmate in March jail assault died from multiple...

November 18
Arnette Richardson, a 66-year-old inmate at the Halifax County Detention Center, died from...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, November 18

November 17
The Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at...

RRSD board meeting: Wednesday, November 19

November 17
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Wednesday, November 19 at 5 p.m. at the...

Joint GOP meeting moved to Dec. 13

November 17
The November 22 joint meeting of the Halifax County Republican Party has been rescheduled for...

Man charged as habitual felon following Sunday...

November 17
A Roanoke Rapids man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including larceny of a...

First Citizens contributes $20K to its HCC...

November 17
First Citizens Bank donated $20,000 to the Halifax Community College Foundation to add to the...

Littleton man charged following Friday vehicle...

November 15
A routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Friday, resulting in the...

HCC mock trial highlights complexities of...

November 14
Halifax Community College’s Nursing and Criminal Justice Departments hosted a collaborative mock...

HCC selects 25-26 SGA officers

November 14
Halifax Community College announced its Student Government Association for the 25-26 school year....

NCDOT closing Piney Grove Church Road for bridge...

November 14
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Piney Grove Church Road south of...

Cook named Roanoke Rapids fire chief

November 14
Richard Cook has been named the new chief of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department, the city said in...

Weldon Mills Theatre Randy Travis & James Dupre'...

November 14
North Carolina Native Randy Travis walked on the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Thursday night for his...

RRPD roundup: Shots fired near school; saturated...

November 13
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Lawrence Wiggins:...

Despite vote to reopen government, Davis says...

November 13
In a statement late Wednesday evening, Congressman Don Davis explained why he voted to reopen the...

As he kicks off campaign, Wray receives Order of...

November 13
In a ceremony marked by tributes and recognition of public service, former North Carolina...

Northampton Farm Bureau partnering with DSS for...

November 12
Northampton County Farm Bureau is partnering with Northampton County Department of Social Services...

Earls, Riggs next speakers in Capital to...

November 12
State Representative Rodney D. Pierce's next Bringing the Capital to the Constituents program will...

Former news anchor Bill Leslie giving free...

November 12
To celebrate the winter holidays with music and conversation, the Center for Energy Education will...

Undocumented alien charged following Monday chase

November 12
A Guatemalan national was charged Monday after leading law enforcement on a chase in the Roanoke...

Nichols receives Phillips award for client...

November 10
Spencer Nichols of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Roanoke Rapids recently earned the...

Lynch gets 26-month concurrent sentence for two...

November 10
Lorne Lynch was sentenced Thursday to 26 months in federal prison for two robberies of the same...

Front Page Sports

Yellow Jackets Fall Brawl tournament a success

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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 681
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

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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 1414
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

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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

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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 1017
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 1300
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

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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...

Youth Basketball registration closes October 31

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The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation is still accepting applications for Youth Basketball through October 31. Youth Basketball is for ages 7 to 14, and the department is using RecDesk for the...

Youth Baseball Photo Gallery

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The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Fall Ball season is full swing Sunday afternoon at Ledgerwood ballfields. Rookie, Minor and Major divisions were in action. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Chaloner Middle School 22, Weldon 12

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October 15 Result: Chaloner Middle 22 - Weldon 12 Rushing: Kenrion Faulcon: 150 yards, 2 TDS Adrian Epperson: 27 yards, 2 pt conversion Aden Turner: 12 yards, 1 TD Defense: Lyntrell Jenkins: 4 Total...
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Obituaries

Mary Frances Love

November 26
Mary Frances Love, 53, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was a native of Halifax...

Michael Dean Forte Edwards

November 26

Edna Diane Merritt Hudson

November 25

Margaret Barnett Rose

November 25

Phillip Franklin McCauley Sr.

November 25

Opinion

The farewell message we expected

November 26
It was the farewell column we expected. Full of praise for staff and students, full of hope for...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating service,...

November 25
As we move into the final stretch before the Thanksgiving holiday, our Roanoke Rapids Graded...

Emry Skatepark: A lesson in civic engagement

November 21
As journalism finds itself navigating the wasteland of social media, we often see people...

Lessons learned in the 911 center funding debate

November 19
Roanoke Rapids used to maintain its own 911 call center. When Halifax County took this over many...

Yellow Jacket Report: Strength in foundation,...

November 18
As we move deeper into November, I am continually inspired by the learning, leadership, and...

In support of Michael Wray, a candidate 'busy...

November 17
For years, Michael Wray has been the only adult in the room while political opportunists and...

Financial Focus: Three myths about Social Security

November 13
Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so...

Yellow Jacket Report: From knowledge to kindness

November 12
As the cool winds of November sweep through Roanoke Rapids, our schools are filled with energy,...

Whitmire: 'I thank everyone for the overwhelming...

November 07
Editor’s note: Jim Whitmire, a challenger, won a seat on the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...

Keeter: 'Your support means a great deal to me'

November 06
Editor’s note: Cathy Keeter was re-elected to the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of...

Yellow Jacket Report: Leadership in action

November 04
This week, our district had the distinct honor of hosting a truly special event that showcased...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building connections,...

October 28
This past week has been one of collaboration, connection, and celebration across our Roanoke...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating culture,...

October 21
As the vibrant colors of fall continue to brighten our campuses, this week has been a shining...

Redrawing First Congressional District a...

October 20
North Carolina’s First Congressional District has long been at the center of the Black political...

The country life and municipal election-free zones

October 16
For the first time in I don’t know how long, I won’t be casting a ballot in the upcoming municipal...

Yellow Jacket Report: Nurturing bright futures

October 14
This week in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, our students, staff, and leaders...

Financial Focus: Consider a financial tune-up...

October 13
As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building bridges, chasing...

October 07
This week’s report is filled with moments of pride, progress, and partnership across our schools...
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