A passenger in a Federal Express tractor-trailer died this morning after being ejected following a blow-out, according to the state Highway Patrol.
The entire 6th grade class at Chaloner Middle School in Roanoke Rapids was given new KUNO Android tablets today for use in school and at home as part of a digital learning initiative that will transform instruction and better prepare students for jobs.
The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail will receive more PBS exposure.
A threat call in the P&J community resulted in the seizure of a stolen handgun and the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids man Saturday after the alleged suspect drove by while the victim was talking with law enforcement .
There are more Halloween activities across Halifax County than you can shake a witch's broomstick at this year.
As the November 7th release of North Carolina’s education test results date approaches, Roanoke Rapids Graded School Superintendent, Dr. Dennis J. Sawyer, is reminding parents that this year’s scores will be drastically different because of a change in the way the state is testing students.
In the wake of damning news last week that Roanoke Rapids was reportedly ranked the third poorest city in the nation, Tuesday night's city council meeting showed officials are at work to make our economy better.
A Roanoke Rapids man allegedly wanting to score some Suboxone made a call to Halifax Central communications to set up a meeting that turned out to be with a city narcotics agent.
Nearly 8 ounces of pot was almost flushed down the toilet today but ended up seized by the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.
Discussions are under way about forming a public-private partnership to market the former Westpoint Stevens plant for industrial purposes.
