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Items filtered by date: January 2016

Friday, 12 February 2016 15:08

Vine Street fire cause ruled undetermined

Roanoke Rapids firefighters and the city's police department say the cause of a fire on Vine Street Wednesday night has been ruled as undetermined.

Friday, 12 February 2016 14:57

RRPD blotter: February 7-10, 2016

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

Friday, 12 February 2016 10:55

Tillmon arraignment scheduled in May

Antonio Tillmon's arraignment, originally scheduled Tuesday along with nine other Operation Rockfish defendants, has been rescheduled for May 10.

Thursday, 11 February 2016 22:42

Friday closing and delays

As of 10:30 p.m., here are the known closings and delays for Friday:

A man believed to reportedly be responsible for between 10 to 15 vehicle break-ins in the Enfield community is wanted by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

Thursday, 11 February 2016 15:45

Man arrested in 2012 second-degree rape case

Garysburg police Wednesday made an arrest in a nearly four-year-old second-degree rape case.

Thursday, 11 February 2016 14:13

Photo gallery: Giving hay as the sun shines

PETA ran out of its initial supply of bedding straw in about 20-30 minutes of arriving at Tractor Supply today, went to a local nursery and bought more.

Wednesday, 10 February 2016 19:49

Man sought for food stamp fraud

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Roanoke Rapids man who sold his Electronic Benefits Card for cash.

Wednesday, 10 February 2016 19:17

Fire destroys Vine Street house

Fire destroyed a house on Vine Street this evening.

Wednesday, 10 February 2016 16:58

Two arrested, one sought in B&E

Two men have been arrested and another is sought in a February 4 breaking and entering in the Margaretsville area.