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Items filtered by date: July 2013

Friday, 02 August 2013 18:06

Beauty bandit strikes twice in Virginia

Roanoke Rapids is not the only place where a Sally Beauty Supply store is being robbed at gun point.

Friday, 02 August 2013 17:27

RABA makes strides in first three years

In its first three years, the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program has made significant strides.

Friday, 02 August 2013 11:11

Employee struck during Great Wall robbery

An employee was struck and two men fled with an undisclosed amount of cash following an armed robbery outside the Great Wall restaurant at 136 Roanoke Avenue Thursday night.

Friday, 02 August 2013 10:01

Tax-free weekend tips

This weekend North Carolinians will be able to do some back-to-school shopping without having to pay sales tax.

Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:59

Fear and loathing about patrol cars

The scene: A coffee shop after lunch at the Barbecue Place.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:25

Man sought in Walmart computer thefts

The man in the photo above is being sought in regard to two thefts of desktop computers from Walmart.

Thursday, 01 August 2013 09:33

Seven in contention for Northampton sheriff

Today marks the first time in 35 years that Wardie P. Vincent Sr. wakes up as an average, everyday citizen.  

Wednesday, 31 July 2013 23:08

Sadler heads to Iowa Speedway

This weekend Elliott Sadler and the No. 11 Sport Clips team will unload at Iowa Speedway for race number 20 of the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 31 July 2013 22:07

Double R Cornhole League starts August 1

Double R Sports Bar weekly Cornhole League begins

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 31 July 2013 21:12

FOOTBALL Season is upon us

August 1 is the first official date for North Carolina High School Athletic Association fall sports teams, including football

Published in Sports