Retired Lt. colonel keynote speaker for C4EE...

The Center for Energy Education invites veterans, their families, and community members to its Annual Veterans Day Event on Thursday,...

Man sought in shooting that leaves victim in...

A Roanoke Rapids-area man is wanted in connection with a Monday evening shooting that left a victim in critical condition, according to...

Elm City man dies following tractor mishap

An Elm City man died Monday evening after the tractor he was driving overturned, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. A...

Weldon names new police chief

Weldon has named Jarrod “Jay” Edmonds as the town’s new police chief. Town Administrator Montre Freeman said he will begin his job on...

Jackson pleads guilty to fed weapon charge

Umel Motic Jackson entered a guilty plea during his arraignment today to a federal charge of receiving a firearm while under indictment....

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Jackson pleads guilty to fed weapon charge

Umel Motic Jackson entered a guilty plea during his arraignment today to a federal charge of...

Johnson set for federal hearings on meth...

A federal probable cause and detention hearing is set for Thursday in Greenville following the...

Crash claims life of Halifax man

An 81-year-old Halifax man died Friday following a collision with another vehicle on Beaverdam...

Weldon Mills Theatre Amazing Bubble Factory Live...

Saturday afternoon the Weldon Mills Theatre was loaded with Bubbles from the Amazing Bubble...

Dreamland Amusements Carnival Photo gallery

One day remains for the Dreamland Amusements Carnival set up at the Weldon Mills Theatre property...

Endangered African penguins take the spotlight...

Ten endangered male African penguins made their debut today at Penguin Point, the latest...

Zoo Road raid nets cocaine, other drugs

A Roanoke Rapids man faces multiple drug charges following a Friday morning raid at his Zoo Road...

Halifax County sheriff candidate questions:...

Halifax County Sheriff Tyree Davis is running for re-election. The following are his answers to...

Roanoke Rapids City Council: Tuesday, October...

The Roanoke Rapids Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:30...

'Passing the mom test,' Ivey tells students...

The house on Wilkins Street is long gone. It was what Craig Ivey described as substandard rental...

Weldon Mills Theatre Tracy Byrd Photo Gallery

Thursday night was bringing back some locals' memories of old local entertainment business Ick's...

Athlete's parents find RRGSD statement...

While Adrian Epperson continues to recover from a hand injury sustained after a Roanoke Rapids...

Superintendent provides more detail on athlete's...

Following up on an earlier announcement regarding the reinstatement of Roanoke Rapids High School...

Halifax County sheriff candidate questions:...

Tracy Story, a challenger, is running for the office of Halifax County sheriff. The following are...

Lyons reinstated as RRHS football coach...

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has reinstated high school head football coach Chris...

Man who threatened to 'slam' woman faces...

A Halifax man who allegedly threatened to slam a woman to the ground and watch the life come out...

House District 27 candidate questions: Rodney D....

Incumbent House District 27 Representative Rodney D. Pierce is running to retain his seat in...

WIA hosting rail historian for Thursday speaker...

To demonstrate and highlight how Weldon’s enduring railroad presence remains a vital thread in its...

Moon, Saturn focus of Medoc observation session

Medoc Mountain State Park will hold an observing session Friday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the day...

Underground Railroad committee sets luminary...

The Halifax County Underground Railroad Advisory Committee is selling luminaries for $5 each in...

MRAC brings new lineup for 26-27 concert season

For 48 years, the Meherrin River Arts Council has brought big-city talent to a small-town stage,...

RRSD board meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet at the Water Treatment Plant, located at 21...

Court of Appeals candidates speaking at Capital...

House District 27 Representative Rodney D. Piercen will host the latest installment of his civic...

Operation Crash Reduction underway throughout...

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is kicking off its annual Operation Crash...

Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidate...

Chenoa Richardson Davis, an incumbent and vice chair of the Halifax County Board of Commissioners,...

Carolina Crossroads Amphitheater Brantley...

Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre closed its 2026 season with smoke and flames Friday night with...

RRGSD meeting schedule for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026

The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees have set the following meetings for...

Nichols begins 2026 Toys for Tots drive at...

Spencer Nichols, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps...

Stein signs bill suspending state gas tax

Governor Josh Stein today signed House Bill 3 into law, suspending the state gas tax. “Rising...

HCSO sergeant recognized for rescuing man during...

A Halifax County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is being recognized for rescuing a man trapped inside a...

Photo gallery: City Halloween events

The following gallery contains information on upcoming Halloween events in Roanoke Rapids,...

Three charged in September shooting death

The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people in connection with a September 27...

HCSO roundup: Forcible rape; vehicle larceny

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

Halifax County Board of Commissioners candidate...

Chuck Hasty, a challenger, is running for a seat on the Halifax County Board of Commissioners. The...

Council OKs demo orders for avenue building,...

The Roanoke Rapids City Council on Tuesday approved demolition and removal orders for a commercial...

Duhadaway receives heartfelt farewell upon...

Retiring Roanoke Rapids Code Administrator Brian Duhadaway received a heartfelt tribute from...

Front Page Sports

No 2026 RRHS Athletic HOF Class

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Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Announces No Class of 2026. The Roanoke Rapids High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announces that, due to unforeseen circumstances,...

Chaloner tryout schedules

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Chaloner Middle School tryouts Football — Seventh through ninth-graders First official practice will be held on August 10 from 5 p.m. - 7pm. Summer workouts are currently being held. Volleyball...

Static Baseball Photo Gallery June 17, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static Baseball team game photos from Wednesday night June 17, 2026. The Static beat the River City Skippers 22-13. Photos by Randy Wrenn {gallery}61726static{/gallery} The...

Balmer will be assistant coach as CSU starts inaugural football season

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When the Chicago State University inaugural football season begins in August, a face familiar to the Roanoke Valley will be on the sidelines as an assistant head coach and defensive line coach. The...

Jones bringing football friends to You Can Too camp

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Weldon native Cedric Jones plans a return home late this week and the Duke University Hall of Famer, New England Patriot wide receiver and National Football League staffer is bringing football...

Static Baseball Photo Gallery June 14, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static baseball team's game Sunday night had Mother Nature take control delaying the game in the 4th inning. Sunday's game with going into the bottom of the fourth inning will...

Static Baseball Photo Gallery June 12, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static baseball team improved to an overall record of 7-5 Friday night at home. The Old North State League play at Doyle field had Roanoke Rapids Static outlast New Bern Southpaws...

Static Baseball Photo Gallery June 10, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static Baseball team hosted City of Roanoke rapids Night at Doyle field. The Static beat River City Skippers 8-6 Wednesday night. Next home game will be Friday night at 7PM. Game...

Static Baseball Photo Gallery June 9, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static baseball team fell at home Tuesday night in a non-conference matchup. The Static team fell to East Coast Iron Horses 7-14 giving Static a 5-5 overall record. Static return...

Static Baseball First Responder Night Photo Gallery June 7, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static Baseball team hosted First Responder night Sunday at Doyle Field. The Static hosted Tarboro River Bandits with Halifax County Shiriff Davis and Roanoke Rapids Police Chief...

Static Baseball Photo Gallery June 2, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static of The Old North State league improved to 4-2 Tuesday night at Doyle field. "Bark in the park Night" was Tuesday night at the Statics game. Game photos by Randy Wrenn...

Roanoke Rapids Static Photo Gallery May 31, 2026

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The Roanoke Rapids Static part of the Old North League Wood bat baseball team wrapped up three straight night of home games Sunday night at Doyle Field. The Statics team beat Outer Banks Swinging...

Obituaries

Nancy Durrett Moore Freudenthal

Nancy Durrett Moore Freudenthal passed away on May 26, 2026 at her home in Boerne Texas at the age of 93. Nancy was the daughter of Robert Edward...

Opinion

Pay attention to proposed 2030 Census changes

Residents across House District 27 and all of rural North Carolina should pay attention to...

Mourning the passing of the license plate...

When I pay for something, I like to see the product in my hand. That’s why I’m a little...

Financial Focus: Donor-advised funds offer...

While there are many ways to make charitable gifts, a donor-advised fund offers multiple tax...

Fact-checking an 'influencer' while debating...

In debating with myself on whether to continue flogging what will eventually become the dead mule...

Secrecy, obstruction, dishonesty: The lack of...

As a way of introduction, I am a former Northampton County resident now living in Johnston County....

Carroll shifts to run for District 1 RR council...

After a lot of thought, prayer, conversations, and taking a long, hard look at how our city...

Revisions needed to statutes keeping us in the...

We will always remain vehemently opposed to the state laws that allowed discussions of a data...

Every resident deserves better: An open letter...

I attended Tuesday night’s special meeting regarding the Quiet Data Center proposed for the...

Progress comes from unity — not division

It has been brought to my attention by respected friends and colleagues throughout the...

The people still have the power

They came by the hundreds, packed galleries, lined the halls of the Legislative Building, and...

A rousing American tribute, OCMS brings Union...

It’s been nearly 16 years since Old Crow Medicine made their Roanoke Rapids debut in November...

Thoughts on a prison from a Hertford County...

As a Hertford County native son, I share the frustration and anger of the residents who still live...

Financial Focus: Debunking Social Security myths

Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread...

Counting myself lucky Argentina beat the Brits

Imagine, if you will, an alternate universe where England’s football team defeated Argentina in...

Walleye: Eyes in the night on Lake Gaston

If you’ve ever been fishing or walking along the shoreline of Lake Gaston at night and shone a...

An American album: A gift of love from a mother...

It holds photos of the American homefront while my father served in World War II. In its fragile...

Questions continue surrounding subdivision issues

Editor’s note: rrspin reached out to one of the owners of the subdivision who indicated that one...

Correction : Author made incorrect statement in...

In his recent opinion piece on early voting, state Representative Rodney Pierce said he...

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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.