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November 18, 2025
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RRGSD board accepts resignation of superintendent

19 November
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees this evening accepted the resignation of Superintendent Julie Thompson on a...
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Elections board to hear protests in Enfield mayoral...

18 November
The Halifax County Board of Elections will meet on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room...
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Dominion warns of holiday utility scams

18 November
As the holiday season approaches, Dominion Energy reminds customers to stay alert for utility scams. While scam tactics evolve year to...
Opinion

Yellow Jacket Report: Strength in foundation,...

18 November
As we move deeper into November, I am continually inspired by the learning, leadership, and community spirit flourishing across our...
News

Inmate in March jail assault died from multiple...

18 November
Arnette Richardson, a 66-year-old inmate at the Halifax County Detention Center, died from complications of multiple blunt force injuries,...

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RRSD board meeting: Wednesday, November 19

November 17
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board will meet Wednesday, November 19 at 5 p.m. at the...

Joint GOP meeting moved to Dec. 13

November 17
The November 22 joint meeting of the Halifax County Republican Party has been rescheduled for...

Man charged as habitual felon following Sunday...

November 17
A Roanoke Rapids man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including larceny of a...

First Citizens contributes $20K to its HCC...

November 17
First Citizens Bank donated $20,000 to the Halifax Community College Foundation to add to the...

Littleton man charged following Friday vehicle...

November 15
A routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Friday, resulting in the...

HCC mock trial highlights complexities of...

November 14
Halifax Community College’s Nursing and Criminal Justice Departments hosted a collaborative mock...

HCC selects 25-26 SGA officers

November 14
Halifax Community College announced its Student Government Association for the 25-26 school year....

NCDOT closing Piney Grove Church Road for bridge...

November 14
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close Piney Grove Church Road south of...

Cook named Roanoke Rapids fire chief

November 14
Richard Cook has been named the new chief of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department, the city said in...

Weldon Mills Theatre Randy Travis & James Dupre'...

November 14
North Carolina Native Randy Travis walked on the Weldon Mills Theatre stage Thursday night for his...

RRPD roundup: Shots fired near school; saturated...

November 13
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Lawrence Wiggins:...

Despite vote to reopen government, Davis says...

November 13
In a statement late Wednesday evening, Congressman Don Davis explained why he voted to reopen the...

As he kicks off campaign, Wray receives Order of...

November 13
In a ceremony marked by tributes and recognition of public service, former North Carolina...

Northampton Farm Bureau partnering with DSS for...

November 12
Northampton County Farm Bureau is partnering with Northampton County Department of Social Services...

Earls, Riggs next speakers in Capital to...

November 12
State Representative Rodney D. Pierce's next Bringing the Capital to the Constituents program will...

Former news anchor Bill Leslie giving free...

November 12
To celebrate the winter holidays with music and conversation, the Center for Energy Education will...

Undocumented alien charged following Monday chase

November 12
A Guatemalan national was charged Monday after leading law enforcement on a chase in the Roanoke...

Nichols receives Phillips award for client...

November 10
Spencer Nichols of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Roanoke Rapids recently earned the...

Lynch gets 26-month concurrent sentence for two...

November 10
Lorne Lynch was sentenced Thursday to 26 months in federal prison for two robberies of the same...

Weldon Mills Theatre Josh Turner Photo Gallery

November 09
Friday night was a night of Carolinians, North Carolina and South Carolina stars to hit the stage...

Brothers charged following Thursday chase

November 07
One man surrendered this morning and his brother was apprehended following a chase that ended in a...

Whatley next speaker for joint GOP meeting

November 07
The Republican parties of Halifax, Northampton and Warren will host guest speaker Michael Whatley...

Bynum, Strickland receive NCSHP Samaritan Award...

November 07
Two Troopers from Troop C District 8 of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol were honored for...

Arts council Holiday Fusion Market Saturday

November 07
The Halifax County Arts Council will hold its Holiday Fusion Arts Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to...

November 7, 2025

November 07
November 7, 2025 J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station, 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids,...

Halifax County Genealogy Symposium set Friday

November 06
The third annual Halifax County Genealogy Symposium will be held Friday at the Halifax County...

Main Street committee approved; council gets...

November 06
A new Main Street Advisory Committee was approved by Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday night....

Baggett honored for 24 years of service to RRPD

November 06
Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday recognized the service of police Captain Jeff Baggett...

No charges will be filed in pedestrian fatality

November 06
No charges will be filed in a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred the afternoon of October 16...

Doughtie, Jackson re-elected; changes come to...

November 05
Mayor Emery Doughtie was elected to his fifth term Tuesday night, according to unofficial returns...

Level 3 full provisional licenses can now be...

November 04
Building on recent expansions to online services under Senate Bill 245, the North Carolina...

Pierce hosting Eastern North Carolina Civics Bowl

November 04
North Carolina State Representative Rodney D. Pierce will host the first Eastern North Carolina...

Troop 144 holds Wreaths Across America December 13

November 04
Boy Scout Troop 144 will hold a Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13 at Cedarwood...

Flood honored for work in academic librarianship

November 03
Derrick L. Flood, director of learning resources at Halifax Community College, received an award...

PTK seeks items for annual donation drive

November 03
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Halifax Community College is embracing the spirit of the...

County agrees to $1.7 million sale of Enfield...

November 03
Halifax County commissioners today approved a resolution that will allow a currently undisclosed...

Front Page Sports

Yellow Jackets Fall Brawl tournament a success

November 16 Softball 827
The Roanoke Rapids High School Yellow Jackets softball team held a "Fall Brawl" adult slow Pitch softball tournament fundraiser this past Saturday at Newsome Fields. The Lady Jackets were raising...

Second round NCHSAA football Championship

November 15 Football 452
Second Round Area Game Results Friday November 14 1A #1 KIPP High beat #8 Sallie B Howard 48-7 #5 Southeast Halifax fell to #4 Wilson Prep 64-40 #7 Hobgood fell to #2 Northside Pinetown 48-7 2A #12...

Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th

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Roanoke Rapids High Athletics schedule for week of November 10th Monday 11/10 1. Soccer at North Pitt at 6pm in the 3rd round of the NCHSAA state playoffs Wednesday 11/12 1. Wrestling at Pasquotank...

First Round results from NCHSAA State Football playoffs

November 08 Football 1196
The Roanoke Valley area results from the First round of the 2025 NCHSAA State Playoffs. 1A #1 KIPP High - BYE #5 Southeast Halifax - BYE #7 Hobgood beat #10 Weldon 44-14 2A #12 Northampton County...

RV Girls Softball League annual meeting set Wednesday, Nov. 12

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The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball League will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Halifax County Visitor’s Center located at 260 Premier Boulevard in Roanoke Rapids....

Roanoke Rapids men’s soccer advance to Third round in playoffs

November 07 Soccer 1026
The Roanoke Rapids High School men’s soccer Yellow Jackets team sting the Carver Yellow Jackets on the road Thursday night. The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids team shutout the #6 seed Carver Yellow Jackets...

Jackets Men soccer advance to second round in NCHSAA Playoffs

November 05 Soccer 889
The #11 seed Roanoke Rapids High School Men's soccer team win at home Tuesday night in the first round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs. Roanoke Rapids shutout Central Davidson 5-0 at Hoyle field. Goas...

Yellow Jackets Men's soccer Senior night this past Monday, eyes on playoffs

November 02 Soccer 1174
The Roanoke Rapids High School Men’s soccer celebrated senior night Monday night at Hoyle Field. The Jackets fell to Bunn 1-0 but closed their regular season off Tuesday on the road with a 3-0 win...

The Storage Boy team earns 2025 Championship

October 28 Football 2729
The 2025 Roanoke Rapids Youth Football Flag Football season wrapped up Monday night at Doyle Field. The cold rainy night didn't stand in the way of The Storage Boy sponsored team becoming 2025...

Youth Basketball registration closes October 31

October 23 Basketball 1700
The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation is still accepting applications for Youth Basketball through October 31. Youth Basketball is for ages 7 to 14, and the department is using RecDesk for the...

Youth Baseball Photo Gallery

October 21 Baseball 1981
The Roanoke Rapids Youth Baseball Association Fall Ball season is full swing Sunday afternoon at Ledgerwood ballfields. Rookie, Minor and Major divisions were in action. Photos by Randy Wrenn...

Chaloner Middle School 22, Weldon 12

October 16 Football 1540
October 15 Result: Chaloner Middle 22 - Weldon 12 Rushing: Kenrion Faulcon: 150 yards, 2 TDS Adrian Epperson: 27 yards, 2 pt conversion Aden Turner: 12 yards, 1 TD Defense: Lyntrell Jenkins: 4 Total...
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Obituaries

Brenda Davis Collins

November 18
Brenda Davis Collins, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, loved deeply by her family. A devoted wife, mama, Granny and Gigi, Brenda lived...

Brenda White

November 17

Frank D. 'Buddy' Hudson

November 16

Mallory Scott Barber

November 12

Clara Hope Walker

November 10

Opinion

Yellow Jacket Report: Strength in foundation,...

November 18
As we move deeper into November, I am continually inspired by the learning, leadership, and...

In support of Michael Wray, a candidate 'busy...

November 17
For years, Michael Wray has been the only adult in the room while political opportunists and...

Financial Focus: Three myths about Social Security

November 13
Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so...

Yellow Jacket Report: From knowledge to kindness

November 12
As the cool winds of November sweep through Roanoke Rapids, our schools are filled with energy,...

Whitmire: 'I thank everyone for the overwhelming...

November 07
Editor’s note: Jim Whitmire, a challenger, won a seat on the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District...

Keeter: 'Your support means a great deal to me'

November 06
Editor’s note: Cathy Keeter was re-elected to the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of...

Yellow Jacket Report: Leadership in action

November 04
This week, our district had the distinct honor of hosting a truly special event that showcased...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building connections,...

October 28
This past week has been one of collaboration, connection, and celebration across our Roanoke...

Yellow Jacket Report: Celebrating culture,...

October 21
As the vibrant colors of fall continue to brighten our campuses, this week has been a shining...

Redrawing First Congressional District a...

October 20
North Carolina’s First Congressional District has long been at the center of the Black political...

The country life and municipal election-free zones

October 16
For the first time in I don’t know how long, I won’t be casting a ballot in the upcoming municipal...

Yellow Jacket Report: Nurturing bright futures

October 14
This week in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, our students, staff, and leaders...

Financial Focus: Consider a financial tune-up...

October 13
As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips...

Yellow Jacket Report: Building bridges, chasing...

October 07
This week’s report is filled with moments of pride, progress, and partnership across our schools...

Yellow Jacket Report: A carnival of spirit for...

September 30
There is something timeless about Homecoming. It is more than a football game, a dance, or a...

Yellow Jacket Report: A week of progress,...

September 23
This week has been nothing short of extraordinary for our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District....

Financial Focus: Taking a holistic approach to...

September 19
When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that...

City funds should benefit residents, services

September 18
I am writing to express concern over the city council’s recent decision to allocate municipal tax...
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