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.
Since July 1 there have been more than 60 motor vehicle break-ins in Roanoke Rapids, Investigator Bobby Martin of the police department said.
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.
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.
The Northampton County Recreation Adult Men's slow pitch softball season in Jackson.
Roanoke Rapids will play host next year to the U-9 Cal Ripken Southeast Tournament at Ledgerwood Field.
New Day Fitness has expanded, like just across the road.
Demolition of 1026 Roanoke Avenue began today with future hopes of turning the green space left behind into a small venue site.