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Displaying items by tag: roanokerapidscitycouncil

Tuesday, 15 October 2013 21:03

No takers thus far on theater refinancing

Thus far, no banks have agreed to enter into discussions on possibly refinancing the former Roanoke Rapids Theatre, city Finance Director MeLinda Hite told council at its meeting this evening.

Wednesday, 02 October 2013 14:02

Thanks for shelter coverage

Thank you for your continued coverage of the City Council and our Room At The Inn Program. I really appreciate your assistance.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 10:59

Shelter organizers deserved chance to study numbers

Fortunately, with no help from city council Tuesday night, the organizers of a shelter for homeless women and children are moving forward with their plans.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 01 October 2013 21:49

Council gets dog and po-po show

Po-Cock and Back are the new crime-fighting duo in Roanoke Rapids.

Tuesday, 17 September 2013 22:49

Sheetz moving ahead

City Manager Joseph Scherer confirmed to council this evening Sheetz has submitted preliminary plans to the city.

Tuesday, 17 September 2013 22:05

Fire station sought for homeless women's refuge

A proposal that would turn the former Fire Station II at the end of Hamilton Street off Julian R. Allsbrook Highway into a temporary emergency shelter for homeless women and children will need more review, City Manager Joseph Scherer said following this evening's council meeting.

Wednesday, 11 September 2013 12:00

As refinancing talks continue, hearing scrubbed

The city has scrapped plans for a public hearing on the proposed refinancing of the former Roanoke Rapids Theatre that was scheduled at 6 p.m. before its regular city council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, 03 September 2013 20:54

Council approves Canal Walk changes

Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening approved a conditional use permit request that would allow the developers of Canal Walk to change its subdivision plat by combining the existing subdivided parcels into two tracts.

Tuesday, 27 August 2013 08:28

City sets public hearing on theater refinancing

City council will hold a public hearing to explain the refinancing process it plans going through with the former Roanoke Rapids Theatre on September 17.