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Displaying items by tag: rrspinopinion

Thursday, 29 October 2015 12:35

From the sheriff: A prayer for abuse victims

Almighty God, there are so many people who live in darkness as a result of abusive relationships.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 26 October 2015 17:50

Dust and dirt on the boots: A good thing

My boots have fresh dirt and dust on them.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 22 October 2015 17:22

From the sheriff: Krokodil and its deadly effects

Agents of the City County Drug Task Force and local departments are continuing to battle the war on drugs within the county, which includes cocaine, marijuana, prescription pills, and heroin.

Published in Opinion

The heroin epidemic has reached Halifax County, and like other areas of the country, we are experiencing increased impacts from the vicious circle that the drug brings to the community.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 13:47

From the sheriff: A vision of partnership

Today, as some people mock the rule of law, and as law enforcement officers are executed in the streets of this nation, we face a crisis that threatens the peace and security that Americans have so long taken for granted.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 17 September 2015 14:27

Ahmed and the gift of American ingenuity

As a former young'un, I was once in school and my academic inclinations were geared to history, English and literature — not science and math.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 13:57

If you want to see what brutality looks like ...

If you want to see a real police brutality story, go into our archives and don't view the video we posted Tuesday of a matter at Dollar General where brutality is simply alleged and never occurred.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 02 September 2015 07:05

I feel stupid when it comes to Trump

I look in the mirror and sometimes think I'm a pretty smart guy and then Donald Trump comes along and makes me feel stupid.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 21 August 2015 12:19

Time for state to stop sweepstakes witch hunt

We think it's time the state of North Carolina end the witch hunt and admit it blundered when it comes to legislation of Internet sweepstakes cafes or businesses like them.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 06 August 2015 10:14

Latest HCC appointments give new voices to board

Halifax County commissioners and the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Education made two key and sage appointments to the Halifax Community College Board of Trustees this week.

Published in Opinion