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Displaying items by tag: roanokerapidsnews

Friday, 20 September 2013 09:19

Sherwin-Williams, China Lin B&Es may be linked

Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a Wednesday morning break-in that occurred at Sherwin-Williams in which a safe and cash registers were removed of a undisclosed amount of money.

Thursday, 19 September 2013 22:33

Merger elephant rears head at joint meeting

For most of the three hours, the six-letter word was never uttered during the meeting this evening between county commissioners and the three school systems.

Thursday, 19 September 2013 15:10

Roofer charged with failing to complete work

A Roanoke Rapids man has been charged with accepting money for work he didn't complete, according to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:47

This old smokehouse: Safety tool gets facelift

It is a teaching tool that goes back to when there was still Carolina Telephone service in the area and different departments used it to teach fire safety to youngsters.

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.

Monday, 16 September 2013 15:19

Hair replacement center holds ribbon-cutting

New Horizons Hair Replacement held its ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1724 East Tenth Street.

Monday, 16 September 2013 10:31

Molotov cocktail thrown on Emry field

Roanoke Rapids police are looking for four blonde males who reportedly threw a Molotov cocktail onto the ball field at Emry Park Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, 15 September 2013 06:56

Crack in lotto envelope no winning ticket

Allegedly keeping crack cocaine in a North Carolina Education Lottery envelope was no winning ticket for a Littleton man Saturday night. It also didn't help his case when he allegedly ran a stop sign at Highway 125 and Smith Church Road just after 9:45.

Friday, 13 September 2013 17:34

In a county where ...

In a county where commissioners and the three school systems are about to meet and go over a crucial report, we are more concerned about bare hands on doughnuts.

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