From the Carolina Journal by Executive Editor Don Carrington
Country singer Dolly Parton joined her lesser-known brother Randy Parton on Nov. 11, 2005, in Roanoke Rapids at a groundbreaking ceremony for a city-owned music theater that would bear his name.
For 25 years the Employment Security Commission building on Park Avenue was Manager Tommy McKnight's home.
City council tonight honored four unsung heroes who devoted their time to feeding people in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and who have traveled extensively to other parts of the country in the wake of natural disasters.The resolution honoring Disaster Immediate Response Team also recognizes the efforts of Herman and Ruth Moseley and Mike and Loretta Clark, local members of the organization.
Already facing charges from September car break-ins, a Roanoke Rapids man now faces more charges from a series of motor vehicle break-ins Sunday morning.
Roanoke Rapids police responded to three damage to property calls Monday night.
