Items filtered by date: August 2013

Roanoke Rapids Hornets now 2-0

A proposal that would turn the former Fire Station II at the end of Hamilton Street off Julian R. Allsbrook Highway into a temporary emergency shelter for homeless women and children will need more review, City Manager Joseph Scherer said following this evening's council meeting.

A shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Washington Street Monday night that saw bullets enter an occupied house remains under investigation by Roanoke Rapids police.

Virginia Barnes (Ginny) Coons, 79, of Roanoke Rapids passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 with her children by her side.

Benjamin “Benny” Webber Kirby, 72, of Haven Drive, Roanoke Rapids died Monday, September 16, 2013 at his home.

Tourism spending was up over the last fiscal year and the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau has a new Android and iPhone application.

Roanoke Rapids boys soccer beats South Granville

New Day Batting Cage and Discount Tire team up for Hawkins

Halifax County commissioners will face a tough financial decision when at their December retreat they discuss ways to improve communications for emergency responders.

Roanoke Rapids JV fall while Varsity beats Northampton on the Volley ball court