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Displaying items by tag: roanokerapidsnews

Friday, 02 August 2013 17:27

RABA makes strides in first three years

In its first three years, the Roanoke Rapids Main Street program has made significant strides.

Friday, 02 August 2013 11:11

Employee struck during Great Wall robbery

An employee was struck and two men fled with an undisclosed amount of cash following an armed robbery outside the Great Wall restaurant at 136 Roanoke Avenue Thursday night.

Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:59

Fear and loathing about patrol cars

The scene: A coffee shop after lunch at the Barbecue Place.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 01 August 2013 11:25

Man sought in Walmart computer thefts

The man in the photo above is being sought in regard to two thefts of desktop computers from Walmart.

Wednesday, 31 July 2013 18:41

Traffic stop nets marijuana, mushrooms

A motor vehicle stop today led to the seizure of marijuana and mushrooms in Roanoke Rapids.

Wednesday, 31 July 2013 18:26

Sheriff's office, feds make counterfeit bust

A man allegedly selling counterfeit electronics online was arrested today and the United States Department of Homeland Security continues a financial investigation to see just how much he profited.

Wednesday, 31 July 2013 17:02

Dispute call leads to B&E arrest

A check for outstanding warrants during a recent family dispute helped the Halifax County Sheriff's Office arrest a man for an April breaking and entering.

Wednesday, 31 July 2013 16:06

Extreme makeover: Cruisers honor past, present

When the Roanoke Rapids Police Department's new prowlers hit the street the public will see an extreme makeover

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 13:45

HealthLink closing

After more than a decade of operating as a fitness center, support group meeting site, and more recently an information center for the Medication Assistance Program, HealthLink will be closing its doors permanently August 30, 2013.

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 12:12

Stolen ATV sought

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a four-wheeler stolen in the Elkins Drive and Bolling Road area of Roanoke Rapids.