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Items filtered by date: January 2015

Tuesday, 24 February 2015 10:47

Better grab a Snickers — a box of them

A Roanoke Rapids man apparently paid for the gas, but left the Oakland Mini Mart with a box of Snickers, a bottled drink and a quart of oil.

Tuesday, 24 February 2015 08:41

Weather affects 1st round basketball

Tuesdays threat of snow has postpones some 1st round NCHSAA State play-offs.

Published in Sports
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 08:29

Task force is a valuable resource

There appears to be a misconception on what the City County Drug Task Force is about as well as the thinking marijuana has become legal in the state of North Carolina.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 23 February 2015 22:15

Spring try-outs finally

Well it is a week later, but finally Middle school and high school students had spring try-outs

Published in Sports
Monday, 23 February 2015 21:03

Isles Jr. promoted to Crafton's road crew

In just two weeks, Isles Jr. dream continues to become real

Published in Sports
Monday, 23 February 2015 20:15

Grady Wilson 'Buddy' Keeter Sr.

Grady Wilson “Buddy” Keeter, Sr., 88 of Roanoke Rapids died Monday, February 23, 2015 at Signature Healthcare in Roanoke Rapids.

Monday, 23 February 2015 20:01

Troopers lead task force to indoor operation

State Highway Patrol troopers serving a warrant for careless and reckless driving and other charges helped the City County Drug Task Force locate an indoor marijuana-growing operation at a residence off Highway 903 today.

Monday, 23 February 2015 15:52

Tire theft goes flat

The theft of a tire Saturday in Enfield went flat for two men as they were caught when trying to place it on their vehicle.

Monday, 23 February 2015 14:52

With four days left, Canal Trail leads

With four days left to vote, the Roanoke Canal Trail is way ahead in the North Carolina Great Places Greenway Division contest..

Published in Opinion
Monday, 23 February 2015 14:03

RRPD blotter: February 20-22

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty: