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Displaying items by tag: roanokerapidscitycouncil

Tuesday, 09 June 2015 16:13

Grant funding focus of Wed. council meeting

A Wednesday Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting will focus on a proposed application for a grant that would provide training for developing a plan to further community development needs in the city.

Tuesday, 02 June 2015 20:44

City budget set for adoption

The next step for the 2015-2016 Roanoke Rapids budget will be a vote on whether to adopt the financial plan.

Tuesday, 02 June 2015 19:59

City drafting proposals for Bank of America

The city is drafting proposals for Bank of America to review following last week's meeting with its representatives to discuss financing solutions for the theater.

Tuesday, 02 June 2015 19:10

Canal Trail ATV fine upped to $500

The fine will be stiffer when caught riding an ATV on the Roanoke Canal Trail.

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 19:18

City has meeting set with BOA

Much of the discussion during a Roanoke Rapids City Council work session this evening centered on the theater and what to do with it now that the lease agreement with HSV Entertainment officially comes to a close in four days.

Tuesday, 19 May 2015 21:36

Tax rate adjustment proposed in city budget

The city's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year contains a revenue neutral tax rate adjustment that would see that number go to 65.1 cents per $100 of valuation if approved.

Friday, 08 May 2015 09:10

City budget to include capital plan

The city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year will contain a capital improvement plan that proposes to address $703,000 in needs.

Thursday, 07 May 2015 07:25

Maybe the reverend was right

Maybe the reverend was right, that the folly of the backhanded pursuit of the Roanoke Rapids Theatre was doomed by spiritual indignation.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 06 May 2015 10:54

End of theater lease tied to federal agreement

The decision for the city and HSV Entertainment to end the company's lease of the Roanoke Rapids Theatre is tied to an agreement struck with United States Attorney's Office.

Tuesday, 05 May 2015 20:29

Morris, Babb recognized at meeting

Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening recognized the promotions of two police officers.