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Lance Martin

Lance Martin

An investigation this morning which resulted in the arrest of a man on marijuana counts also led investigators to seize evidence tied to a break-in and larceny from a retail business.

Friday, 27 July 2018 17:49

Rufus C. 'R.C.' Davis

Rufus C. “R.C.” Davis, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Wake Medical Center. He was 87.

The Roanoke Rapids Public Library celebrated the end of its annual Summer Learning Program with an awards ceremony this afternoon.

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

Roanoke Rapids firefighters donned lime green T-shirts today to show support for a shift leader who has been diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma.

Thursday, 26 July 2018 15:46

Catherine 'Cathy' Mae Chenoweth

Catherine “Cathy” Mae Chenoweth, 61, died Wednesday July 18, 2018, at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, N.C.

Tavis Mountain, a registered nurse in the Progressive Care Unit at Halifax Regional Medical Center, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Marc Anthony Solomon-Cartagena posted a $5,000 cash bond last week for the release of a suspect on an obstruction charged linked to a murder on Grant Drive, court records show.

Wednesday, 25 July 2018 15:31

Elizabeth Ann 'Libbie' Flack Pittman

Elizabeth Ann “Libbie” Flack Pittman, 63, of Youngsville, NC, formerly of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 25th  at Transitions Life Care following a courageous battle with cancer.