Burn ban lifted in 81 counties beginning Sunday

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday. This includes Halifax and...

Halifax County Board of Commissioners: Monday, May...

The Monday, May 4, 2026 Board of Equalization and Review Meeting and May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting agendas of the Halifax County Board of...

Town willing to consider tweaks in social district...

While no objections were raised this morning on a proposed social district in Weldon, residents did have questions for town officials...

RRGSD hires longtime educator as new superintendent

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees this evening named Dr. Bennett Jones as its new superintendent. Board member...

Wildlife sets season dates for waterfowl, webless...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2026-27...

News

Town willing to consider tweaks in social...

While no objections were raised this morning on a proposed social district in Weldon, residents...

RRGSD hires longtime educator as new...

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees this evening named Dr. Bennett Jones...

Wildlife sets season dates for waterfowl,...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the approved season dates, bag limits and...

Acorn free summer concert series begins June 11

The Acorn has announced the return of its Summer Concert Series for 2026, featuring four free...

RRFD hoping for record turnout at fifth Veterans...

Since its start five years ago, attendance at the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department’s Veterans...

Pierce praises withdrawal of conference report,...

House District 27 Representative Rodney Pierce welcomed a decision Tuesday night to withdraw the...

Conference report on SB 214 withdrawn

A conference report on Senate Bill 214 was withdrawn this afternoon. Senator Benton Sawrey, a...

Medlin announces retirement effective Nov. 1

After more than three decades of leadership, Lori Medlin, president and CEO of the Halifax County...

Speakers band together to oppose SB 214

The controversial section of a proposed Senate bill that would allow Franklin County to condemn...

SB 214 pulled from House calendar for today;...

Senate Bill 214 has been pulled from the House calendar for today but is still up for discussion...

NCSO deputy honored for academic excellence,...

Deputy Ariel Burgess of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a certificate of...

HCC SBC closing National Small Business Week...

The Small Business Center Network is celebrating National Small Business Week May 3-9, 2026,...

RRSD board becomes latest to oppose...

Protecting water resources is one of the main objectives of the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District...

Granville County resolution opposing part of...

Granville County commissioners on Friday adopted a resolution that opposes a portion of a proposed...

RRSD emergency board meeting: Monday, April 27,...

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow, Monday,...

Crash claims life of Pa. woman

A Pennsylvania woman died in a car crash Friday night on Interstate 95 near the Virginia line....

Franklin County responds to proposed Senate bill

The Franklin County manager’s office has responded to a proposed Senate bill that would allow the...

Here's your sign: New Carolina Crossroads...

ShawneeLED today finished the upgrade and installation of a new digital sign for Carolina...

RR man faces fentanyl, cocaine trafficking counts

A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Thursday with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine following a...

County resolution: Proposed Senate bill...

Halifax County commissioners and Roanoke Rapids City Council have approved resolutions asking...

City council voices opposition to Franklin...

Roanoke Rapids City Council this morning registered its opposition to a state Senate bill that...

Notice of emergency meeting: Roanoke Rapids City...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MEETING Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.12(b)(3) notice is hereby given...

Opposition to Franklin County annexation bill...

A Senate bill which is becoming controversial and would allow Franklin County the authority to...

Second-largest lottery jackpot in NC history...

The second-largest prize in North Carolina lottery history was won by a Halifax County man on a...

Morris first HA student to complete HCC career,...

Halifax Academy senior Chloe Morris was recognized at Halifax Community College’s 2026 Student...

HCC IT student gets $2,500 CFA scholarship

Halifax Community College Information Technology student Tyesha Humphrey received a $2,500...

RRPD gets funds for new Live Scan equipment

A $31,000 budget amendment will allow the Roanoke Rapids Police Department to get new Live Scan...

Playground equipment at Long Park will be removed

The city will dispose of unsafe playground equipment and a swing set at Long Park after the...

ECU Health Cancer Care receives ACS Health...

The American Cancer Society has awarded ECU Health Cancer Care its annual Health System Partner of...

Public hearing seeks to garner comments on...

The Weldon Town Board, along with a steering committee that includes Weldon Mills Distillery, has...

Community Tent Gathering shines spotlight on...

On Saturday, the Ella Baker Educational Project of North Carolina hosted its annual Ella Baker Day...

HCSO roundup: Medoc, Enfield stops result in...

Major Anzell Harris reports two separate weekend traffic stops conducted by the Halifax County...

NWS: Increased fire danger today; frost advisory...

The National Weather Service Raleigh has issued an advisory highlighting two primary weather...

One dead, another injured in Hollister shooting

One person died and another was transported to a medical facility for treatment following a...

Missing Weldon woman located

A woman reported missing has been located and is safe, Weldon police Chief Christopher Davis said...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, April 21,...

Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council will meet Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lloyd...

Front Page Sports

Football Club Roanoke (Soccer) home match photo gallery April 11, 2026

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Football Club Roanoke hosted it's second season home match Saturday at River Park in Weldon. Football Club Roanoke is a Halifax County Roanoke Rapids based Semi-Professional/High Level Amateur...

Chaloner Middle Track results from March 31st

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Chaloner Middle Track results from March 31st reported to RRspin.com Sports. Chaloner hosted Davie Middle and Warren County Middle. Girls: Long Jump: 1. Addison Geary (CMS) 2. Mariah Freeman (Warren...

Chaloner Middle Track results from March 24th

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Chaloner Middle Track results from March 24th reported to RRspin.com Sports. Chaloner hosted Weldon Middle and KIPP Middle. Girls: Long Jump: 1. Nasiyah W (CMS) 2. Addison G (CMS) 3. Mariah (KIPP)...

Roanoke Football Club Season Opener Photo Gallery

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The Halifax County based UPSL Semi-Professional/High Level Amateur Soccer team named Football Club Roanoke kicked off their 2026 season Sunday. The ten match season with five set as home games will...

RRHS Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Nomination Period for the Class of 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. The 2026 date of the banquet is yet to be determined. Nomination criteria and forms...

Lady Jackets soccer win

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Lady Yellow Jackets soccer team won on the road Monday night. Roanoke Rapids beat Rocky Mount 5-1. Claire Walker scored all 5 goals for the Lady Jackets. Jackets with...

Roanoke Rapids Spring sports tryouts information

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Roanoke Rapids High School Spring Sports tryouts are quickly approaching. Here is some information about the tryouts for each sport. Remember to try out for a spring sport prospective student...

Halifax Basketball sweeps Oakwood Tuesday

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The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept The Oakwood School Tuesday night at home. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 5-3 with a 73-23...

Vikings sweep Eagles on road Tuesday night

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The Halifax Academy JV Men's both Men's and Women's Varsity basketball teams swept Northeast Academy Tuesday night in Lasker. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 4-1 with a...

Chaloner ladies off to a 2-0 basketball season

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The Chaloner Middle School basketball season tipped off last week and the ladies team are 2-0. Last week Chaloner girls beat Davie 48-26. Chaloner stats: Na’siyah Wood- 14 Bayleigh Clark- 11 Macy...

JV Vikings win, both varsity Vikings fall on road

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Halifax Academy Basketball results from Friday night on the road at Ridgecroft. The Halifax Academy JV Men's Basketball team improved to 3-1 Friday with a 56-37 road win over Ridgecroft. Halifax...

Yellow Jackets Fall Brawl tournament a success

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The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets softball team held a "Fall Brawl" adult slow Pitch softball tournament fundraiser this past Saturday at Newsome Fields. The Lady Jackets were raising...

Obituaries

Betty Lou Gilliam High

It is with deep sadness that we announce Betty Lou Gilliam High, 90, stepped over the earthly threshold and entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday,...

Opinion

Vigilance needed in light of another sneak attack

Halifax, Vance, and Warren counties should remain vigilant for a repeat of the controversial...

A land grab nobody saw coming

The oldest trick in politics is hiding the most consequential action inside the most boring bill....

Financial Focus: Estate planning myths

Consider this scenario: A teacher of 30 years and mother of three passes away at age 58. She...

State Republicans should take their own advice...

The property tax amendment Republicans are pushing in Raleigh isn’t about helping homeowners. It’s...

Thanks to those attending second Halifax...

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Halifax County residents who attended our most recent...

Financial Focus: Freezing the squeeze of...

Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re...

Quarry would create more danger to aviation

I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the recent article about the Halifax...

When it comes to mugshots, yes, I'm snide

I have a tendency to become snide when the issue of mugshots — or the lack thereof — is brought...

Thanks to those who attended Halifax Aggregates...

I would like to thank the residents of Halifax County who attended our recent community open house...

A call for unity in House District 27 race

Editor’s note: Following the posting of this letter to the editor, we will no longer accept any...

Pierce all talk — no action — on HB 125

The recent rrspin post from my opponent claiming that he obtained $114,000 for the Historic...

House District 27 benefited from mini-budgets

When a candidate chooses to mislead and deceive you rather than tell you the truth to earn your...

Endorsements should be earned through legitimate...

I recently learned that my name appeared on a ballot attributed to the African American Caucus of...

Strategic moves to lower your '25 tax bill

Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it's right around the corner, you still...

Making sure we get our fair share from Raleigh

Early voting in the race for NC House begins on Thursday. Democrats and Unaffiliated voters will...

Super Bowl notebook: Solitude, the MVP snub, and...

For the first time in several years, I enjoyed watching the Super Bowl in solitude. Don’t get me...

Chief addresses social media comments on newly...

Editor’s note: Roanoke Rapids police Chief Lawrence Wiggins released the following statement...

Committee on property tax reduction matters to...

Like many North Carolinians, I’m monitoring the work of the new House Select Committee on Property...

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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.