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Items filtered by date: June 2015

Thursday, 23 July 2015 18:35

Phyllis Estelle Cain

Phyllis Estelle Cain, 77, born in Bermuda and became a US citizen later in life, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, in UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Thursday, 23 July 2015 18:24

July vehicle B&Es surpass 60

Since July 1 there have been more than 60 motor vehicle break-ins in Roanoke Rapids, Investigator Bobby Martin of the police department said.

Thursday, 23 July 2015 18:15

Purnell, girlfriend sought on drug counts

The City County Drug Task Force is looking for Trayvon Purnell and his girlfriend after executing a search warrant today on Dickens Avenue just outside Roanoke Rapids.

One man was arrested today and another is sought in an alleged food stamp fraud case, the Halifax County Sheriff's Office reports.

Thursday, 23 July 2015 12:27

RRPD seeks information on safe theft

Roanoke Rapids police are investigating the theft of a 600-pound safe stolen from an East Tenth Street business in June.

The city said in a statement today council was briefed in closed session Tuesday evening on the progress being made on Roanoke Rapids Theatre negotiations.

Wednesday, 22 July 2015 22:55

Jackson adult softball scores 7/22/15

The Northampton County Recreation Adult Men's slow pitch softball season in Jackson.

Published in Sports

Roanoke Rapids will play host next year to the U-9 Cal Ripken Southeast Tournament at Ledgerwood Field.

Wednesday, 22 July 2015 13:22

New Day Fitness growing

New Day Fitness has expanded, like just across the road.

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 22 July 2015 13:20

1026 demolition under way

Demolition of 1026 Roanoke Avenue began today with future hopes of turning the green space left behind into a small venue site.