Large turnout for wetdown welcome of new RRFD fire truck, concert goers

A tone over the Halifax County Central E-911 Communications system and four streams of water welcomed the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department’s new ladder truck to service Friday as a prelude to the Friday

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Local schools get help with college push

WELDON — Helping to remove barriers that prevent high school students from pursuing a college education is the key mission of the Carolina College Advising Corps.

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HCC names building after founding president Dr. Taylor

WELDON — Even after his tenure as founding president of Halifax Community College, Dr. Phillip Taylor feels the college continues to follow his original vision.

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Roaonke Valley interests fear Wildlife commission cuts

Proposed cuts to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission could have a major negative impact on the Roanoke Valley.

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Native returns with new novel

Seasoned author and Roanoke Rapids High School graduate Flora Ann Scearce will be featured at a book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 at Christian Bookstore in Roanoke Rapids in celebration of he

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Faith: Friday, May 31

Evangelistic Church of Deliverance

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Looking Back: Friday, May 31

Today is the 151st day of 2013. There are 214 days left in the year.

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Ladies enjoy May conference at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church

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Friday, 31 May 2013 14:43 - John Boy and Billy - The Big Show

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Friday, 31 May 2013 14:38 - Lake Gaston Splash

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Computer equipment stolen from Halifax County school

SCOTLAND NECK — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the theft of computer equipment from a school the county was no longer using.

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Arrest after shotguns stolen from home

A Roanoke Rapids teen is in jail after being charged in connection with the theft of two shotguns from a residence Thursday night.

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Summer for Kids in Roanoke Rapids

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Halifax County commissioners want lottery money restored

Halifax County Commissioners attended County Assembly Day, last week, sponsored by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and helped advocate to restore and protect the county share o

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Lakeland Singers Spring Concert Saturday

LITTLETON — Spring is in the air at Lakeland Theatre Company, just in time for the Lakeland Singers’ Spring Concert “I Salute You” Saturday.

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Dang earns medical certification

Halifax Works, an occupational health clinic operated by Halifax Regional, congratulates Physician Assistant, PA-C, Kim Anh Dang, for her recent certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin

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E-3 helping manufacturing companies in Roanoke Valley

WELDON — Roanoke Valley manufacturing interests are getting profit boosting help from the E-3 North Carolina program.

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Universal kayak launch

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Roanoke River Basin Association-Upper Reach recently dedicated the opening of the region’s first universally accessible kayak launch at the Kerr Lake tailrace.

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New hospital Environmental Services leader

Halifax Regional has a new Environmental Services Director, Isaac Perez.

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BBQ sale, auction fundraiser for Blanchard family

A barbecue plate sale and auction fundraiser at Kirkwood Adams Community Center will benefit a Roanoke Rapids man and his family struggling with mounting-medical expenses.

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Walls of Time tunes

The Walls of Time Acoustic Music Concert was held Sunday at Rosemary Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids.

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Associate Degree Dental Hygiene, Associate Degree Nursing Graduates Pinning Ceremony

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Alston-Pleasants Scholarship awarded

The 2013 Alston-Pleasants Scholarship for undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been awarded to Jazmin Alston, of Halifax County.

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Taylor graduates from Shaw

Tameika Lassiter Taylor, of Garysburg, graduated May 11 from Shaw University. She received her four-year bachelor’s in social work, with two years at Phoenix, Ariz., and two years from Shaw University

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RRHS graduates honored at First Presbyterian

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Schulz serves as page

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate was honored recently to have Madelyn Ann Schulz, a student at KIPP Pride High School, serve as a page.

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Roanoke Rapids JROTC hosts first military ball

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GOP has guest speaker

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Promotional ceremony June 7 at Pittman

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Looking Back: Thursday, May 30

Today is the 150th day of 2013. There are 215 days left in the year.

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Littleton man arrested after May 18 shooting

A Littleton man was arrested today following a shooting earlier this month

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Plenty of Saturday Splash events at lake

LAKE GASTON — The weekends are heating up, and there’s no better way to cool down than to splash one’s way through them.

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RABA takes artful Main Street focus

The Roanoke Avenue Business Alliance feels the work of local artists is helping draw attention to what the historic Avenue District was and what it could be.

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Former mayor upset with ex-Scotland Neck officer's plea deal

News a former Scotland Neck police officer received probation Tuesday after reaching a plea deal in what was originally a manslaughter case has the town’s former mayor upset and saying justice has not

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Seaboard fire department gets truck boost

Seaboard — A former military vehicle is the newest truck in the Seaboard Volunteer Fire Department fleet.

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Manning test pep rally

Manning Elementary School Principal Mike Ferguson, back to camera, watches the school’s third, fourth and fifth graders gather outside for an End of Grade Testing Pep Rally Tuesday.

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CADA Puttin’ on the Hits Friday

JACKSON — The Choanoke Area Development Association (CADA) is pulling out all the stops in Puttin’ on the Hits to raise money for local programs.

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Students complete Halifax Community College Certified Nurse Aide course

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Looking Back: Wednesday, May 29

Today is the 149th day of 2013. There are 216 days left in the year.

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Two charged in fatal hit and run

State troopers have charged a Wilson couple in the Friday hit and run crash that claimed a mo-ped rider’s life.

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Highway Patrol reports 13 fatalities during Memorial Day weekend

RALEIGH – The Highway Patrol announced a preliminary number of 13 motorists, including one in Halifax County, who died on North Carolina highways during the Memorial Day weekend.

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Unsupervised probation for ex-Scotland Neck officer involved in stun gun death

The case against a former Scotland Neck police officer involved in the death of a town resident after using his stun gun concluded with a guilty plea in Halifax County Superior Court Tuesday.

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Probation after altercation

Breaking someone’s glasses could get you in trouble with the law.

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Elementary youth color in Conway's centennial fun

CONWAY — Willis Hare Elementary School students participated in the town of Conway Centennial celebration May 18.

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KaBOOM! at John 3:16

LITTLETON — The children of Littleton and the surrounding area have reason to celebrate.

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Pregnancy Support Center walk raises $1,000s

The Pregnancy Support Center of Roanoke Rapids Walk for Life is close to reaching its fundraising goal.

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Elle the Pit Bull wants kids reading

An upcoming family-reading event will feature a special canine guest.

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Lake Gaston barbecue cookoff finds home in new location

HENRICO — Barbecue cooker Frank Gregg admits a person has to be a little crazy to participate in a barbecue competition.

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Looking Back: Tuesday, May 28

Today is the 148th day of 2013. There are 217 days left in the year.

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Exodus for Youth makes donation in Northampton County

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Cigarette thieves striking in Roanoke Rapids

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects wanted in connection with stealing cigarettes.

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Resume help, job opportunities in the Valley

Resumes are often the first contact individuals have with a prospective employer.

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Man killed in motorcycle wreck near Littleton

A Brooklyn, N.Y., man was killed in a motor vehicle wreck Sunday evening, authorities said.

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Honoring veterans as monuments decay, funds dry up

HONOLULU (AP) — On the shoreline of Hawaii's most famous beach, a decaying structure attracts little attention from wandering tourists.

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Hope returns brick by brick

In the 500-year flood Aug. 25, 2012, where almost 12 inches of rain fell on Roanoke Rapids in a matter of a few hours, many people lost their homes, belongings and hope.

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Memorial Day tribute in Jackson

Members of the Jackson Lions Club put flags on the graves of veterans Friday in the Jackson Cemetery for Memorial Day.

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Jo Story volunteers get kudos

Rose Massey, left, director of the Jo Story Senior Center, recognized Visually Impaired Persons volunteers Larry and Gloria DeBruhl for contributing their time.

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Churches sought for WCS team sponsors

WELDON — A grant from the Cal Ripken Foundation will allow at least 100 Roanoke Valley youth to hit the diamond this summer.

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School board nixes Patterson property sale

After months of discussion about possibly selling portions of the old Patterson Mill property, Roanoke Rapids board of education members unanimously decided not to declare the land surplus and to ceas

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Our State’s Pasquini speaking locally

A longtime event honoring women in the business community is all about helping females succeed through a scholarship program.

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Looking back: Sunday, May 26, 2013

Today is the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year.

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Celebrate archaeology in Halifax

HALIFAX — Historic Halifax will showcase the art and science of archaeology June 8 during the first of the three-part popular summer program 2nd Saturdays.

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Pet of the Week

Brock, an 8 month old male chocolate lab mix, is up for adoption at the Halifax County Animal Shelter.

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Gorlesky receives plaque for outstanding service

The Northampton County Recreation Advisory Board presented Dr. Pudden Gorlesky a plaque during the May meeting in appreciation for outstanding service to the board as secretary since 2009.

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Grand Jury next for Scotland Neck commissioner

The criminal case against a Scotland Neck town commissioner is heading to a Halifax County grand jury for possible indictment.

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Lori Moseley helps parents care for babies

A Roanoke Rapids nurse who recently moved into risk management still has a passion for educating new parents on taking care of their babies.

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New RRFD truck could save thousands per month

The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department’s new ladder truck could save city taxpayers thousands of dollars a month.

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$5,000 reward added in aftermath of Crystal Bell killing

Providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers of Crystal Gayle Bell could lead to a reward.

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Never too young to enjoy joy of reading

A Roanoke Rapids nonprofit is doing its part to foster life-long readers.

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Tax hike on table

JACKSON — Northampton County staff members and commissioners are looking at property tax hikes to make up a nearly $1 million budget deficit.

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Adrienne Ivey Daily Herald Scholarship goes to Nina Fromal

The 24th annual Adrienne Ivey Daily Herald Scholarship has been awarded to Roanoke Rapids High School senior Nina Fromal, 18. She will be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design in September

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Tony Martin stalking case dropped after conviction

A Roanoke Rapids man serving time in prison for exploiting a senior citizen will not face additional charges when he returns home.

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RRFD holding public Wetdown May 31

A ceremony to welcome a new fire truck to Roanoke Rapids will celebrate the arrival and help local fire departments promote their professional ties.

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Faith: Friday, May 24

First Baptist

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Lions Club fundraiser a success

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Looking Back: Friday, May 24

Today is the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.

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It's now House's turn to create NC state budget

RALEIGH (AP) — Senate Republicans handed off their vision of North Carolina's state budget to their counterparts Thursday in the House, who are likely to take issue with several proposals and listen t

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Local man loses $4,000 in mail scam

A Roanoke Rapids man was taken for $4,000 in an old mail-based scam even as police warn Roanoke Valley residents to be wary of a new scam centering on the Oklahoma tornado disaster.

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