Photo of khat plants from the U.S. Department of Justice.
A stop for a motor vehicle violation may have led the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to a first today — the seizure of 28 grams of khat, a flowering evergreen native to Africa.
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following on Wednesday:
Hurricane Earl is expected to only produce wind gusts between 30 to 35 miles per hour in the Roanoke Valley but should be out of the area by late tonight.
Betty Robinson and the Easy Street band’s plans for a show at the Roanoke Rapids Theatre September 24 have been cancelled.
The family of Karl Besas, whose body was recovered from Lake Gaston Wednesday, released the following statement today: “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved son Karl. We would like to thank each and every agency, volunteer and individual for their tireless efforts during the search. We can’t express enough our thanks for the overwhelming love and support we have received during this tragic time.
