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Displaying items by tag: halifaxcountynews

Monday, 05 August 2013 13:31

Sheriff's deadlock ends with Tripp appointment

A deadlock to name an interim sheriff for Halifax County ended today with Chief Deputy Wes Tripp getting the nod after an initial deadlock today. 

Saturday, 03 August 2013 20:26

Martin puts the hype in perspective

Kareem Martin's journey through college ends with an early graduation in December and a highly probable draft selection in the National Football League.

Saturday, 03 August 2013 08:57

Sheriff's office reports tide of vehicle B&Es

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office this morning is reporting an influx of car break-ins over the last five days.

Friday, 02 August 2013 18:44

New murals adorn city hall

Artist Elizabeth Porch of Roanoke Rapids, along with the help of fellow artists Heather Bryant and Danika Mosher, has completely renewed the south wall of City Hall with four new murals covering old ones which were worn and dismal. 

Friday, 02 August 2013 18:06

Beauty bandit strikes twice in Virginia

Roanoke Rapids is not the only place where a Sally Beauty Supply store is being robbed at gun point.

Friday, 02 August 2013 17:27

RABA makes strides in first three years

In its first three years, the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program has made significant strides.

Friday, 02 August 2013 11:11

Employee struck during Great Wall robbery

An employee was struck and two men fled with an undisclosed amount of cash following an armed robbery outside the Great Wall restaurant at 136 Roanoke Avenue Thursday night.

Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:59

Fear and loathing about patrol cars

The scene: A coffee shop after lunch at the Barbecue Place.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:25

Man sought in Walmart computer thefts

The man in the photo above is being sought in regard to two thefts of desktop computers from Walmart.

Wednesday, 31 July 2013 18:41

Traffic stop nets marijuana, mushrooms

A motor vehicle stop today led to the seizure of marijuana and mushrooms in Roanoke Rapids.