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Items filtered by date: June 2015

Saturday, 11 July 2015 12:16

Two killed in Warren Co. crash

Two people were killed Friday evening in a collision on Highway 158 near the Vaughan area of Warren County, according to the state Highway Patrol.

Friday, 10 July 2015 15:57

USSSA makes pitch to run RR softball

The United States Specialty Sports Association is discussing running adult softball leagues in Roanoke Rapids.

Friday, 10 July 2015 14:23

RRPD blotter: July 7-9

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

The town of Gaston has rallied to provide recreational softball leagues after the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department announced it had suspended its adult athletic programs for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Thursday, 09 July 2015 16:52

Chamber board gives support to HRMC

The Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors overwhelmingly voted to support the continued tax exempt status of Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Thursday, 09 July 2015 15:48

Adult athletic leagues suspended in city

There will be no adult athletic leagues for the remainder of this fiscal year as the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department contends with the fallout of cuts made in its budget.

A Halifax County superior court judge has remanded the controversial Villages at Cross Creek conditional use permit matter back to Roanoke Rapids City Council.

Wednesday, 08 July 2015 23:09

Another in custody in Enfield murder

A third person has been charged and one remains on the lam in the June 22 murder of Jarshamel Cambridge.

Wednesday, 08 July 2015 21:53

One wanted in Bullseye surrenders

One of two men wanted in Operation Bullseye surrendered this evening.

Wednesday, 08 July 2015 17:27

Bike theft 'out of control,' RRPD says

There have been 37 bike thefts reported in Roanoke Rapids since March, deputy police chief Andy Jackson says.