Halifax County is among the additional six North Carolina counties approved for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department and its Citizens on Patrol will have two weekend events — one Friday and one Saturday.
Pack the Bus, an initiative by Halifax County Schools, delivered more than $10,000 worth of clothing and supplies to Edgecombe County Schools, one of the areas hit hard by Hurricane Matthew.
The Roanoke Rapids Public Works Department was lauded for its efforts during and after Hurricane Matthew last week.
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District reported nine wastewater spills totaling an estimated 140,220 gallons which began Saturday and ended Sunday.
While only the outer edges of Hurricane Matthew lashed at the Roanoke Valley, its fury was still enough that emergency first responders went to more than 20 rescue calls over the weekend.
These are the known closing and delays:
A curfew is in effect in Northampton County until Sunday morning at 9.
Halifax County has opened two shelters for residents stranded by the impact of Hurricane Matthew.
Rains from the outer band of Hurricane Matthew are impacting the city and surrounding areas.
