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Items filtered by date: November 2015

Thursday, 03 December 2015 12:24

Speeding stop nets multiple pills and cocaine

A speeding violation Wednesday afternoon resulted in the discovery of pills, marijuana and cocaine as well as the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids man.

Contested races in the March 15 primary are shaping up.

Wednesday, 02 December 2015 17:17

Enfield siblings face marijuana counts

Two brothers were arrested this morning on marijuana counts by the City County Drug Task Force.

Wednesday, 02 December 2015 16:47

Signs for the missing go up in Northampton

As the Northampton County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate its missing person cases, this week signs were erected with the photos of the ones authorities are looking for.

Wednesday, 02 December 2015 13:52

Thursday tree-lighting leads in to Sunday parade

A 3-year-old will get the holiday season under way when he flips the switch to the Christmas tree in Veterans Park Thursday.

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 20:39

Ferebee re-elected as mayor pro tempore

Roanoke Rapids City Councilman Carl Ferebee was selected to another term as mayor pro tempore this evening.

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 20:06

Norfolk realty company chosen to list theater

A Norfolk realty company will be the primary listing agent as the city tries to market and sell the Roanoke Rapids Theatre.

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 19:36

Weldon probes Blue Flame heist

Weldon police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Blue Flame on West Second Street shortly before 5:15 this evening.

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 16:17

Bryant files for re-election

State Senator Angela Bryant today filed to run for re-election in the March 15 primary.

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 15:50

Trail camera shows B&E suspects

Trail camera photos from a residence in Hobgood show the aftermath of a break-in occurring in the town on October 31.