Stacey Harrell said she will continue to petition city council to modify an ordinance which forbids swine to be kept as pets after the panel turned down proposed revisions this evening.
City council will begin studying a proposed ordinance which would allow the keeping of potbellied pigs as pets and expects to fully discuss the matter at its November 17 meeting.
Negotiations continue with a commercial real firm to market and advertise the Roanoke Rapids Theatre for sale, City Manager Joseph Scherer told council this evening.
A sparse audience Monday evening listened as the two candidates in the only contested Roanoke Rapids City Council race shared their views on issues.
The Halifax County Chapter of the NAACP has collected 75 signatures and its president expects to collect a total of 250 from those living inside the Roanoke Rapids city limits whose children cannot attend school in the city's district because of the current configuration of its boundary lines.
Roanoke Rapids City Council will have to invest in due diligence before deciding whether to change an ordinance which prohibits keeping swine within the city limits, Mayor Emery Doughtie said.
Captain Henry Wright served the community both as a police officer and in helping those in need.
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening approved a street-closing order which will help in the eventual construction of a new Manning Elementary.
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening approved all procedures which will lead to the expansion of Crestview Cemetery.
City Manager Joseph Scherer reported to council this evening three events have been booked at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre.
