One business was broken into when a door was pried open with a crowbar and an unsuccessful attempt made to punch a hole into another to gain access. A successful attempt was made to gain entry into a second business through a punched hole in the drywall.
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.
At 8:45 this morning a simple ceremony began.
Roanoke Rapids police are seeking the man pictured above in reference to the theft of an HP computer from Walmart.
A man wanted for a series of car break-ins was arrested Sunday and the woman whose house he was at was served a fugitive warrant from Virginia.
Britney Shaw, wanted in the theft of an iPod Touch, turned herself into the Halifax County Sheriff's Office Saturday.
Ledgerwood Field playground equipment that will be acquired through an $83,000 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation will have a higher aim than just helping youngsters amuse themselves — it will be part of an overall program to help them become healthier.
Garner's Nursery is in its second week of trimming holly trees on Roanoke Avenue.
Weldon coach Grady Williams said it came down to who was hungriest.
A Roanoke Rapids woman is wanted after she and a friend who was arrested today allegedly stole an iPod Touch from the friend's relative and sold it.
