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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department could get funding to form a proactive community engagement team focusing on drugs and gangs if the city’s proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget passes.

Monday, 11 June 2018 11:58

RRPD roundup: Card fraud; shots fired

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

Saturday, 09 June 2018 06:37

RRHS 2018 commencement

The Roanoke Rapids High School Class of 2018 held its commencement service Friday night.

Friday, 08 June 2018 10:59

I-95 hit and run claims life of S.C. man

A Florida man was charged Thursday in a fatal hit and run which claimed the life of a 77-year-old South Carolina man.

As the time nears for the summer blockbuster season and a series of Summer Movie Club deals aiding local charities, Roanoke Cinemas has completed installing new seating in theater I.

The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has received a grant for the Chaloner Park Improvement Project from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem.

A Roanoke Rapids man this evening surrendered to the state Highway Patrol and faces charges in a May hit and run which left a sanitation worker with serious injuries.

Tuesday, 05 June 2018 11:36

Manning gets donation from State Farm agent

​Roanoke Rapids State Farm Agent John Grimes has donated more than $2,500 to Manning Elementary to combat hunger and help purchase additional reading materials for classrooms.  

Tuesday, 05 June 2018 10:54

RRPD seeks assistance in cigarette larceny

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is investigating a case involving a larceny which occurred June 1 around 11:55 p.m. at the New Dixie Mart #209 on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.

Tuesday, 05 June 2018 10:44

Father surrenders in S. Rosemary shooting

One man wanted in a shooting in Roanoke Rapids Saturday surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Monday.