The turn of Hurricane Florence has made for minimal impacts in the Roanoke Valley, officials said.
The Northampton County Emergency Operations Center advises county residents to make immediate preparations for potentially severe weather resulting from Hurricane Florence.
September 16, 2018
J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue (252) 533-2800
Diane Griffin Powers, 69, of Roanoke Rapids, died Wednesday September 12, 2018.
As noted in the graphic, the National Weather Service says tornado warnings are possible as the outer bands of Hurricane Florence move into and cross Central North Carolina.
The most likely potential for the Roanoke River to crest at Roanoke Rapids or Scotland Neck is below minor, the National Weather Service reported in its latest morning briefing.
The city has amended its state of emergency proclamation issued Wednesday and lifted a curfew, prohibition of alcohol sales and restrictions on possession, transportation and transfer of weapons and substances.
Two Roanoke Rapids men have been charged in the Monday armed robbery of a Greensville County store.
The shelter at Kirkwood Adams Community Center will close at 5 p.m. this evening.
Carlton Ray “Buck” Tripp, Jr. 69, of Gaston died Tuesday September 11, 2018.
Preparation for the potential impacts of a hurricane is no easy task, but that responsibility is even greater for hospitals and healthcare systems.
The city has already taken steps in the wake of Hurricane Florence, Roanoke Rapids City Manager Joseph Scherer said at a press briefing today.
The city will enact a curfew beginning Thursday as well as restrictions on alcohol sales.
