The Halifax County Sheriff's Office is investigating two incidents reported Monday in the Rob Road area of Scotland Neck where a breaking and entering and an additional attempted breaking and entering occurred.

Major Bruce Temple said they occurred during the day between 1:30 and 4.

Items taken from the crime scene were an X-box 360 and several games.

“We would ask local residents to pay particular attention to residential sites in the area. If you see suspicious activity call 911.”

This weekend’s Home and Garden Show at Becker Village Mall isn’t just about the latest products to spruce things up, it’s also about showing off some of the new stores in the shopping center.

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Bill Blackwell sees promise in the corn mill he bought in 2003 and a potential that could help Weldon fulfill its goals of becoming a tourist destination, the main goal identified in the Small Town Economic Prosperity program the town is in.

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The county and city are working together to have the Federal Aviation Administration release the old airport property.

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Roanoke Rapids has been chosen to receive a $200,000 Golden Leaf/Main Street grant, City Manager Paul Sabiston announced.

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