Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday moved forward with a land use amendment in the Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District that is specifically tied to horse racing and pending state legislation on the matter.
Roanoke Rapids City Councilman Wayne Smith served his last meeting Tuesday night and in a letter read into the record by Mayor Emery Doughtie resigned from the panel due to health concerns.
In efforts to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, wildlife law enforcement officers with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign being observed July 4-6 and developed through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
With heat indices of 101 on Saturday and 102 on Sunday, PETA is reminding pet owners of the dangers this weather poses for them.
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office reported the following, according to Captain Scott Hall:
