Tarps and Plastic: A limited supply of tarps and roll plastic is available to those who have experienced roof damage to their residences. Residents needing these supplies should call the Emergency Operations Center at 252-574-0209 to register for these supplies. Tarps and roll plastic will be available for pick-up from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. today (Thursday, September 1, 2011) at the Central Receiving and Distribution Point located at the Northampton County Schools Administrative Offices off NC-305, 100 Bagley Street, Jackson, NC. Again, residents must call 252-574-0209 to register for these supplies.

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By all accounts, it has been the worst storm to hit the area in eight years. Five days later, its aftermath is still being felt.

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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with felony hit and run in a July 14 pedestrian fatality in Weldon, according to the state Highway Patrol.

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A Whitakers man faces possession of heroin and paraphernalia charges after he was stopped by a Halifax County Sheriff's Office major Tuesday night in Scotland Neck.

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A Roanoke Rapids man sentenced to five years probation for a series of break-ins including a local church has been charged with the larceny of wallet from a purse at a local business.

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