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Weldon Mills Theatre JACKYL photo gallery

BarnBurmer Promotions presented an night of Rock Saturday night at the Weldon Mills Theatre. North Carolina's Jive Mother Mary Band opened...

Halifax County job postings: January 24, 2025

General Utility Worker Public Health Posting #611019-2747 Description: Performs a variety of duties including general cleaning (mopping,...

Beals earns Ford senior master tech status

Robert Beals became the fourth mechanic at White Motors to become a Ford Senior Master Technician. On Thursday he was honored by his...

Covington enters plea but details under seal

Troy Lee Covington, who was charged in a four-count federal drug indictment in June, entered a plea Thursday. The terms of that plea are...

Manning chosen to conduct All-District Band at ECU

Laura Avery Manning, director of bands at Roanoke Rapids High School, was chosen by vote to conduct the 9th and 10th grade All-District...

News

Weldon Mills Theatre JACKYL photo gallery

BarnBurmer Promotions presented an night of Rock Saturday night at the Weldon Mills Theatre. North...

Beals earns Ford senior master tech status

Robert Beals became the fourth mechanic at White Motors to become a Ford Senior Master Technician....

Covington enters plea but details under seal

Troy Lee Covington, who was charged in a four-count federal drug indictment in June, entered a...

Manning chosen to conduct All-District Band at ECU

Laura Avery Manning, director of bands at Roanoke Rapids High School, was chosen by vote to...

RRSD collects national safety award in New Orleans

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District’s safety program recently received the Water Environment...

Virginia man charged in Tuesday shooting

A Virginia man was jailed without the opportunity for bond Tuesday after police say he shot an...

City accounts for increase in occupancy tax...

Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a budget amendment that accounts for...

RRSD job opportunity: Maintenance Worker I

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is now accepting applications for the following position:...

SC law enforcement chief named RRPD's new leader

Roanoke Rapids has a new police chief who City Manager Kelly Traynham said expects to be onboard...

Another round of snow expected this evening

Snow is expected to fall from late this afternoon through early Wednesday morning. The heaviest...

Pierce sets town hall meeting at HCC Jan. 27

State Representative Rodney D. Pierce will be hosting a town hall meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on...

RRPD roundup: Assault; outstanding warrants; sex...

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following: On Monday, according to Lieutenant...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, January 21

The Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30...

Partnership with White Motors brings Ford ACE...

White Motors Inc. has partnered with Halifax Community College to bring the FORD ACE Program to...

Convicted fed drug dealer faces new charges

A Roanoke Rapids man who completed his federal supervised release in 2021 faces new local charges...

State launches Energy Saver NC rebate program

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality today launched Energy Saver North Carolina,...

Leader of rental scheme including two county men...

A Nashville man considered to be the ringleader of a fraudulent emergency rental scheme during the...

Judge enters consent order for seizure of...

With his sentencing scheduled next month, United States District Judge David J. Novak issued a...

WPD roundup: DWI, reckless driving; hostile driver

The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Lieutenant L. Melton: On Sunday...

Enfield se prépare à accueillir Lafayette

There are currently only four original sites still standing where the Marquis de Lafayette visited...

Attorneys representing Pomp Boys fired, motion...

The attorney representing the owner of the former Pomp Boys Motors Monday filed a motion to...

Man charged with armed robbery, attempted armed...

A Pleasant Hill man was arrested and charged today for a January 9 armed robbery and an attempted...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, January 14

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the business office...

Water main break leads to road, bridge closures

As part of repairs stemming from a water main break in the Hilltop Drive area of Garysburg on...

Lafayette to be honored in January, February...

This month and in February, the contributions of Marquis de Lafayette to the American Revolution...

Voluntary dismissal filed for two Pomp Boys...

The attorney representing the owner of the former Pomp Boys Motors filed a notice of voluntary...

Weldon Mills Theatre Blackhawk photo gallery

The threat of snow in the Roanoke Valley didn't stop the concert Friday night at the Weldon Mills...

Man with pending court dates in Carteret,...

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Major Anzell Harris: A...

Branch issues two orders in Martin suit against...

Resident Superior Court Judge Brenda Branch Thursday signed two orders related to the civil...

Wray on building relationships in 20 years of...

A lot has transpired over the past 20 years within North Carolina’s political arena However, one...

NWS: Enough accumulations to cause hazardous...

The National Weather Service said today there will be enough snow and ice accumulations to result...

Earls serves as keynote for C4EE MLK commemoration

To showcase Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dedication to community service and equality, the Center...

Woman charged with uploading funds into personal...

A woman who the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says uploaded more than $750 of company funds into...

Winter storm expected to bring wintry mix to area

The Roanoke Rapids area could receive between 2 to 3 inches of snow coupled with an ice...

City, county continue to wait on 911 appeals...

In June of 2023, the city of Roanoke Rapids appealed a superior court ruling in favor of Halifax...

Parks and rec gets $20,000 for new Chockoyotte...

Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday approved a budget amendment that accounts for a $20,000 grant...

News

City accounts for increase in occupancy tax allocation

Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a budget amendment that accounts for $37,277.50 and adjusts the city’s total allocation of...
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Front Page Sports

Roanoke Rapids High School Athletics for week of January 20, 2025

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Roanoke Rapids High school weekly schedule for RRHS Athletics for the week of January 20th. Tuesday 1/21 1. Basketball at HOME vs. Nash Central has been postponed due Nash canceling all afterschool...

Touchstone basketball camps application period open

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Many young basketball players dream of playing under the bright lights of a college arena, showcasing their skills on the hardwood. Halifax EMC is helping make that dream a reality for two students...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of January 6th

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of January 6th Tuesday 1/7 1. Basketball at Rocky Mount. The JV Boys game will start at 4:30pm with the Varsity Girls and Boys to follow. Tickets will...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule during Christmas break

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Schedule for all events over Christmas break. Thursday 12/26 1. Basketball at Hertford County for the R-C News Herald Holiday Classic. The Girls play Gates...

Chaloner boys' basketball team are off to a 2-0 start

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The Chaloner Boys basketball team have started the 2024-25 season of with a road win and a home win. Chaloner Middle School Basketball teams traveled to Enfield MIddle December 9th. The boys tean...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of December 16th

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The Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of December 16th. Tuesday 12/17 1. Basketball at HOME vs. Franklinton. The JV game starts at 4:30pm with the Varsity Girls and Boys to follow....

Roanoke Rapids announce changes to home basketball games

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Please beware of the following changes for Roanoke Rspids High School Home basketball games starting Tuesday, December 17, 2024: Tickets are $10 per person. No book bags or large bags will be...

Roanoke Rapids High Yellow Jackets wrestling photo gallery

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets wrestling men and women teams hosted a home four team matches Wednesday night. Results not reported at this time. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Halifax Academdy Basketball results

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Scores abd stats from the past three Halifax Academy basketball games reported to RRspin Sports. Monday November 25th at Brunswick Academy Varsity Boys. Halifax Academy 40 Brunswick Academy 59 Thad...

Halifax Academy Beats Lawrence Academy Friday

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Halifax Academy Vikings beat Lawrence Academy on the basketball court Friday for the Vikings home opener. Halifax JV boys, Varsity Boys and girls won. 🏀Varsity Boys Halifax Academy 49 Lawrence...

Halifax Academy Varsity Basketball split at Ridgecroft

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The Halifax Academy Vikings varsity boys basketball team won this past Tuesday on the road while the varsity Lady Vikings fell. Game score stats reported to RRspin Sports. 🏀Varsity Boys Halifax...

RV Girls Softball League annual meeting Thursday

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The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the Halifax County Visitor’s Center located at 260 Premier Boulevard in Roanoke Rapids....

Obituaries

Gregory Coleman Wright

Gregory Coleman Wright, 74 of Halifax, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 in his home. Mr. Wright was born on July 12, 1950 in Roanoke Rapids,...

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Police investigate two...

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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating two robberies which occurred Tuesday — one a...

Truck driver shot, killed in...

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A Halifax truck driver was shot and killed late Monday night in the parking lot of the Gaston...

Tasty tacos offered for...

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The incentive is tacos but the real point is getting children outside.

Opinion

Yellow Jacket Report: Living Together We Succeed...

This week in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, we have seen numerous examples of how we...

Financial Focus: Key decisions for retired couples

Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make — decisions that could affect...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating success,...

It is an exciting time in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District (RRGSD) as we kick off 2025...

Yellow Jacket Report: Back after the holidays

As our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District returns from the holiday season and steps into the...

Yellow Jacket Report: A heartfelt holiday...

The holiday spirit was alive and well in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District during the last...

Let Christmas linger: Thoughts from the...

In the coming days and weeks, trees will be thrown in alleys or boxed up and placed in storage;...

Yellow Jacket Report: Christmas at the Castle...

Last Friday the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District once again celebrated the holiday season...

Gun violence a concerning holiday trend

As families gather to celebrate holidays, a troubling and often overlooked issue resurfaces: the...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating the season...

As we approach the holiday season, the energy across our schools is undeniable! From exciting...

Thanks for making Toys for Tots drive a success

The recent Edward Jones Toys for Tots Campaign in the Roanoke Valley at the office of financial...

Yellow Jacket Report: Spreading Christmas cheer

As we settle into the heart of December, the spirit of learning and community shines brightly...

Financial Focus: What lower interest rates will...

For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates. The Fed...

2.78 million elves (Barring border walls,...

Since folks have already got their Christmas decorations up, some before the end of Memorial Day...

Yellow Jacket Report: Grateful hearts

As we step into the week after Thanksgiving, I hope our Roanoke Rapids community enjoyed a holiday...

Yellow Jacket Report: Student experiences,...

This past week was full of exciting activities and accomplishments throughout the Roanoke Rapids...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrations,...

This past week in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has been filled with celebrations,...

Yellow Jacket Report: Campus celebrations

As we have fully moved into the fall season by turning back our clocks, raking our leaves,...

Memories of Keith Hoggard: A friend, writer,...

Back in the 1990s, unbeknownst to my bosses at what was the Roanoke Rapids Daily and Sunday...