A huge tree that fell across the main line on Vepco Street is behind a widespread power outage in Roanoke Rapids.
The City County Drug Task Force is looking for a Lincoln Heights man who has warrants for cocaine sales.
The city's Planning and Development Department is looking to fix immediate vehicle needs while it also looks for ways to improve the Roanoke Rapids streetscape for the future.
Discussion of raising taxes is something that can't be discounted in the city's budget deliberations for the upcoming fiscal year, Roanoke Rapids City Councilman Wayne Smith said following this evening's first work session on the financial plan.
A man claiming to be a cable repair person got into a scuffle with two Roanoke Rapids police officers Wednesday morning.
Fire destroyed an industrial dryer at the Union Mission on Roanoke Avenue this afternoon.
A new spate of car break-ins involving unlocked vehicles has prompted the Halifax County Sheriff's Office to encourage motorists to take items of value out.
A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Tuesday with assaulting a child under his care.
Headed into its first budget work session for the upcoming fiscal year, Roanoke Rapids City Manager Joseph Scherer told council this evening he is still awaiting key revenue projections from the League of Municipalities.
Terry Louis Kearney Jr., wanted in a Sunday afternoon shooting, surrendered to Roanoke Rapids police today.
