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Items filtered by date: March 2015

Friday, 10 April 2015 14:12

Fallen tree blamed for widespread outage

A huge tree that fell across the main line on Vepco Street is behind a widespread power outage in Roanoke Rapids.

Friday, 10 April 2015 10:50

From the sheriff: Open carry

North Carolina law does not specifically keep anybody from walking around with a handgun in a holster on his or her hip.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 09 April 2015 19:58

Heights man sought by task force

The City County Drug Task Force is looking for a Lincoln Heights man who has warrants for cocaine sales.

Thursday, 09 April 2015 19:30

Varsity Vikings fall in tourney

The Varsity Halifax Academy Vikings baseball team traveled to Goldsboro Thursday for Wayne County Day School Easter Tournament

Published in Sports

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.

Thursday, 09 April 2015 09:58

Rain wins day 1 Halifax Tourney

Halifax Academy's baseball & softball 2015 JV Easter tournament was set to kick off today Thursday April 9th, but rain has postponed the start

Published in Sports
Thursday, 09 April 2015 08:57

Throwback Thursday at RRspin.com Sports

Throwback from NASCAR NEXTEL CUP. Where and when was this photo taken. Emporia's Elliott & Hermie Sadler. Who know why the drivers were resting?

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 08 April 2015 22:00

Charles McDonald Wells

Charles McDonald Wells, 80 of Sweet Pea Lane, Roanoke Rapids passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at home.