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Items filtered by date: January 2015

Saturday, 21 February 2015 13:36

Mens NCHSAA basketball match-ups

NCHSAA announce Men's State play-off final brackets

Published in Sports

Fanez Lillie Berry was a bubbly child.

Friday, 20 February 2015 21:10

Hearp wins hitting competition

Roanoke Rapids Junior Sierra Hearp show off her swing

Published in Sports
Friday, 20 February 2015 17:07

Woman charged in morning fatal

An Amityville, New York, woman has been charged with DWI and other counts in a wreck this morning that claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl.

Friday, 20 February 2015 13:58

More charges lodged in tractor-trailer B&Es

A Powellsville man was charged with 15 more counts of breaking and entering involving larcenies from tractor-trailers at the North Carolina Welcome Center.

Friday, 20 February 2015 13:18

Public Health Matters: The heart of it

When you first think of the month of February, most think of Valentine’s Day — a day where we send flowers, cards, or other gifts to show our love for our partner.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 20 February 2015 13:07

From the sheriff: Defining gangs

A gang is a group of people who share a common purpose; they could engage in criminal activity like drug dealing, graffiti, and violence; and often have a common name, symbol, or color.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 20 February 2015 12:19

BB&T completes HCC scholarship obligation

Branch Banking & Trust presented a $5,000 check to Halifax Community College last Friday.

Friday, 20 February 2015 10:42

Wreck claims life of 5-year-old

A 5-year-old child from the New York area died this morning following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95.

Thursday, 19 February 2015 21:24

Friday closings and delays

Here are the closings and delays for Friday: