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Displaying items by tag: roanokerapidsnews

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 11:47

Pot bust nets arrest, mother's ire

A morning marijuana bust on Monroe Street today led to one man's arrest and his mother's ire.

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 10:47

Davie remembers a founding father

Davie volunteer firefighters Thursday will say goodbye to a man whose imprint on their fire department will last a lifetime.

Saturday, 27 July 2013 15:22

Police seek clues in Sally Beauty holdup

Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a Friday morning armed robbery at Sally Beauty Supply on Premier Boulevard.

Saturday, 27 July 2013 11:29

Canal museum to be part of documentary

The Roanoke Canal Museum will be featured on an upcoming public television documentary entitled Moving North Carolina, according to a press release from the city.



Friday, 26 July 2013 16:46

West faces more charges in daylight B&Es

More charges have been filed against a Garysburg man allegedly responsible for a string of daytime break-ins and larcenies throughout Halifax County.

Friday, 26 July 2013 14:09

Art panels go up on avenue

Shannon Warren sees the art panels above her Bakery & Simply Divine Cakes as a business tool.

Thursday, 25 July 2013 22:28

All-Stars win another nail biter

The Roanoke Valley U12 All-Stars won another nail biter this evening, beating Tennessee in seven innings, 7-6.

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Thursday, 25 July 2013 21:21

Bridgeman family offers reward

The family of a woman missing since the latter part of June is offering a $1,000 reward for credible information that leads to her whereabouts.

A steering committee that will help guide the city’s future growth got their first introduction into the issues they will be dealing with for the next several months.

Thursday, 25 July 2013 14:28

RV All-Stars notch first win

The Roanoke Valley U12 ENC state champion all-star team opened a four-game pool play in Holly Springs in the 2013 Cal Ripken Southeastern Regional tournament today with a win.

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