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Two face murder charges in the shooting death of a former Roanoke Rapids resident on Grant Drive last week.

Wednesday, 25 July 2018 15:31

Elizabeth Ann 'Libbie' Flack Pittman

Elizabeth Ann “Libbie” Flack Pittman, 63, of Youngsville, NC, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 25th  at Transitions Life Care following a courageous battle with cancer.    

The Halifax County Agriculture Auditorium will serve as the sole one-stop early voting location in the days leading to the November 6 election.

Tuesday, 24 July 2018 15:28

Littleton David Pipkin Jr.

Mr. Littleton David Pipkin, Jr., of Roanoke Rapids, NC, died at Halifax Regional Medical Center Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  He was aged 65.

The Weldon Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred shortly before 7:15 this evening at a store in the 100 block of East Second Street.

Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center announced today its newest site will be located in Woodland in the old Southern Bank Building on Main Street.  

Monday, 23 July 2018 16:53

Dwight Payne Berry

Dwight Payne Berry died on Sunday, July 22, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

The keys to the Roanoke Rapids Theatre were handed over to Tom and Evon McLean this afternoon and in turn the couple handed over the city a check as they promised upon closing.

Sunday, 22 July 2018 18:17

Bessie June Walton Willey

Bessie June Walton Willey, 95, of Roanoke Rapids died in her home on July 21, 2018, her 95th birthday.