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RRSD board meets Tuesday

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the business office at 1000 Jackson Street. The agenda is...

RRSD receives optimization award for water standards

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources recently honored the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District...

Letter: Appreciation and support of local media

I am writing on behalf of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners to express our deepest appreciation and support of our local media. We...

Silver statement on Halifax BOE candidacy

Terri Silver released the following statement on her candidacy for the Halifax County Board of Education. Silver retired from Eastpointe...

Valley church hosting Giving Hope '23

Valley Community Church is hosting Giving Hope ‘23. It will be held on December 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 1215...

News

RRSD board meets Tuesday

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the business office at...

RRSD receives optimization award for water...

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources recently...

Silver statement on Halifax BOE candidacy

Terri Silver released the following statement on her candidacy for the Halifax County Board of...

Valley church hosting Giving Hope '23

Valley Community Church is hosting Giving Hope ‘23. It will be held on December 16 from 10 a.m. to...

Photo gallery: Weldon Christmas parade

Weldon’s Christmas parade stepped off down Washington Avenue Thursday night on a crisp fall...

Check presentation will celebrate July start of...

A ceremonial check presentation will be held on December 18 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the award of a...

Proceedings continued for Ponton, Harris

Federal court proceedings have been continued for two men charged in separate cases — Omar...

Christmas at the Castle an RRHS celebration of...

On December 19, the lights illuminating the front of Roanoke Rapids High School will be turned off...

RRPD roundup: Outstanding warrants served; DWI...

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant: A...

Dixon announces candidacy for district court...

Roanoke Rapids attorney Thomas Dixon has announced his candidacy for district court judge for...

Contested races shaping up for district court...

There will be a two-way race for the Judicial District 7 district court judge seat 3 between...

Equipment purchase approved in light of early...

With one of its new fire engines expected to be delivered sooner than anticipated, city council...

Bell takes District 3 council seat

From serving in the military to becoming an educator, Warren Keith Bell has done things he said he...

Council bids farewell to Ferebee

In his last act as a Roanoke Rapids city councilman, Carl Ferebee made the motion to approve...

Federal court updates: Omar Ponton; Elijah and...

The following are updates in the latest federal court proceedings of Omar Daquon Ponton, according...

C4EE plans paid summer fellowship opportunity

To educate its community about clean energy and build homegrown leaders, the Center for Energy...

Political filings: Wray seeks another term;...

North Carolina Representative Michael Wray filed for re-election Monday to serve the 27th House...

Commissioners OK budget ordinance for HCC water...

Halifax County commissioners today adopted a budget ordinance to account for a $350,000 award from...

Twenty HCC students inducted into PTK Honor...

Halifax Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has inducted 20 new members. An...

Library announces parade winners

The Roanoke Rapids Public Library announced the prize winners from Sunday's Christmas parade....

Bryant elected chair of county board for...

Vernon Bryant was unanimously elected chair of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners today...

Photo gallery: Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade '23

This afternoon's Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade was under cloudy skies and mild temperatures...

WestPoint property under new ownership as...

Halifax County Business Horizons, a nonprofit economic development organization, announced today...

Photo gallery: Avenue events usher in Christmas...

The city this evening ushered in the Christmas season with Christmas on the Avenue at Centennial...

December 1, 2023

December 1, 2023 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800...

Elections board dismisses Enfield protest

The Halifax County Board of Elections Thursday dismissed a protest filed by an Enfield incumbent...

HCC receives $25,000 donation from First Citizens

Halifax Community College has received a $25,000 donation from First Citizens Bank in Roanoke...

Photo gallery: Oak Ridge Boys farewell tour

The Oak Ridge Boys brought their farewell tour to the Weldon Mills Theatre Thursday night. Mainly...

Committee members memorialize Keys at plaza in...

As funeral services were held in New Jersey to honor the late Sarah Keys Evans today, members of a...

Fire guts kitchen of Duke Street house

A fire this morning gutted the kitchen of a house on Duke Street, according to Roanoke Rapids Fire...

C4EE clothing drive ongoing through Dec. 14

The Center for Energy Education is holding its annual clothing drive now through December 14. New...

Hanging of the Greens Sunday at Rosemary Baptist

Rosemary Baptist Church will hold its Hanging of Greens Sunday at 7 p.m. The church is located at...

Social disparities linked to climate change...

A regional sociology professor will lead a free, hour-long virtual presentation to discuss how...

County elections board to hear Enfield protest...

The Halifax County Board of Elections will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. to hear an election protest by...

Independent IT contractor dies in Tuesday...

A well-respected IT contractor for several libraries including the Halifax County Library System...

Man charged after throwing weed from vehicle

A Roanoke Rapids man faces marijuana and traffic offenses following a Thanksgiving chase on...

News

Christmas at the Castle an RRHS celebration of the season

On December 19, the lights illuminating the front of Roanoke Rapids High School will be turned off and candles will be placed in the windows of the...
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Front Page Sports

Jackets sweep Gaston in Middle School basketball

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Both the girls and boys Chaloner Middle School basketball teams earned the win on the road Thursday at Gaston. Chaloner Middle girls beat Gaston 22-11. Chaloner girls scorers: Madison Darden-11 Zoey...

KIPP Middle boys basketball improved to 2-0

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KIPP Middle School boys basketball team beat Enfield Middle Thursday afternoon. KIPP beat Enfield47-23 KIPP stats: Christian Williams 5 pts 5Rbs 3 steals JP Peebles 3 pts 3 RBs 2 steals Jermauri...

KIPP Middle Boys win at home

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The KIPP Middle School boys basketball team win season opener against Chaloner. Kipp boys beat Chaloner Monday. 43-27. KIPP scoring: Jermauri Evans 23 pts Chris Williams 5 pts Antonio Felton 8 pts...

Chaloner girls win while the boys fall in season opener

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Chaloner Middle basketball opened their season Monday on the road at KIPP. The Chaloner teams split in their season opener games. The Chaloner girls 42-3. Chaloner girls were led in scoring by:...

Roberts earned the 215 lbs. division Tournament Champion

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The Roanoke Rapids Wrestling Team wrestled well in the 32 Annual Pierce-Davis Wrestling Tournament help at North Pitt High School. Seventeen teams completed in this individual tournament. Senior...

Northampton rec accepting boys, girls hoops sign-ups

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The Northampton County Recreation Department is currently accepting registration forms for the Boys and Girls Basketball Program. Sign-ups are for children ages 5-18 and will run through November 3....

Halifax Academy Athletics schedule for week of October 9th.

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Halifax Academy Athletics schedule for week of October 9th. Monday - October 9, 2023 Volleyball at HOME vs. Wilson Christian - JV @ 4pm - Varsity @ 5:15pm Tuesday - October 10, 2023 Football AWAY at...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of October 9th.

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of October 9th. Monday 10/9 1. Tennis at Nash Central at 3:30pm 2. Soccer at Southern Nash at 4pm Tuesday 10/10 1. Tennis at the Conference Tournament...

Southeast perfect in conference play after homecoming victory

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The Southeast Halifax Trojans won their seventh game during homecoming night Friday. The Trojans beat North Edgecombe 30-6 and remain undefeated in conference play. They will play Warren County on...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of October 2nd.

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of October 2nd. Monday 10/2 1. Soccer at Nash Central at 4pm Tuesday 10/3 1. Tennis at Bunn at 3:30pm 2. Volleyball at Rocky Mount at 4pm Wednesday...

Halifax Academy Athletics schedule for week of October 2nd.

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Halifax Academy Athletics schedule for week of October 2nd. Monday - October 2, 2023 Cross Country AWAY at Faith Christian Academy - 4pm Volleyball HOME (Senior Night!) vs. Brunswick Academy -...

Jackets Men’s soccer team beat Rocky Mount

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Roanoke Rapids High mens soccer team beat Rocky Mount 4-1 Wednesday. Jackets Goals- Omar Alrahimi 1, Balmoris Gonzalez 1, Logan Williams, Abdul Alrahimi 1 Jackets Assists- Balmoris Gonzalez 1, Shep...

Obituaries

James Joseph Dore

James Joseph Dore (Jim, Spike), 91, passed away on December 8, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Daniel Dore and Ethel O’Rourke....

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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

Letter: Appreciation and support of local media

I am writing on behalf of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners to express our deepest...

Yellow Jacket Report: Together we succeed at...

The first weekend of December brings us together to begin our Christmas celebrations. We go to...

Weed wasn't the point (Or Reading through...

There are times I believe that the marijuana legalization fanatics who follow my business social...

Yellow Jacket Report: Grateful hearts

We hope that our Roanoke Rapids community had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed delicious food...

Yellow Jacket Report: FIRST LEGO League...

As part of our Vision 2035 — Together, we succeed by building opportunities and fostering...

Yellow Jacket Report: History comes to life

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District was proud to celebrate our veterans on Friday with a school...

Yellow Jacket Report: Spotlight on CTE

Welcome, November! Roanoke Rapids Graded School District began the week with two teacher work...

Readers overwhelmingly support Carolina...

We would describe the results of our recent October casino poll as having more votes cast in it...

Financial Focus: Lesser known estate planning...

If you’ve done any estate planning, or even if you’re just familiar with it, you probably know the...

Yellow Jacket Report: One quarter down

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District successfully completed the first quarter of the 2023-24...

Coalition praises Enfield small lot decision

The Enfield Alliance Coalition extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Enfield Planning and...

Yellow Jacket Report: We celebrate and remember

Roanoke Rapids Graded School District began last week with many celebrations. In last week’s...

Ferebee looks back on years of service to city

After 24 years as councilman in District 3 for the city of Roanoke Rapids, I have decided not to...

Yellow Jacket Report: Fall visits and Unity Week

Our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District students have had another exciting week of learning!...

County getting out-voted, out-muscled on casino...

The Halifax County Board of Commissioners are getting out-voted and out-muscled on their two...

Yellow Jacket Report: World Teachers Day

This week’s “Yellow Jacket Report” follows World Teachers Day, which has been held since 1994 on...

Another Swift update and it's not about D'Andre

Here recently, I keep getting these Yahoo fantasy updates that start out with the word Swift in...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrations and smiles

The last week of September brought many celebrations and smiles to our students and staff as we...