Carolina Crossroads Motorsports Easyriders Rodeo Bike & Music Festival kicked off Friday at the Carolina Crossroads venue in Roanoke Rapids. 

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Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Superintendent Bennett Jones announced the following administrative hirings for the 2026-2027 school year.

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A convicted felon who allegedly stole a Mercedes from a business in Whitakers and was spotted in Weldon on Thursday was arrested after a 15-mile pursuit, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. 

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At Tuesday's Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Trustees meeting, the Roanoke Rapids High School KidWind team was recognized for what the school system described as a season marked by innovation, perseverance, and a remarkable achievement on the world stage. 

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The attorney representing former Roanoke Rapids police Chief Bobby Martin submitted a voluntary dismissal with prejudice to all claims he filed against a consulting group, according to court documents.

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