Pet of the Week: Sunday, September 29

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Looking Back: Sunday, September 29

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Halifax Community College hosts Founders Day event

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Art show

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2 groups to perform at Littleton Gospel Song Fest

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WCBT 1230 AM of First Media Radio to be sold

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — A local radio station may have new ownership in a few months.

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Fighting the flu

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax County’s Assistant County Manager Dia Denton, standing, talks with members of the registration team during the Halifax County Health Department’s Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic Friday at Roanoke R

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Weldon is stopping point for motorcycle safety

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Food and friendly service brought a group of 30 motorcycle enthusiasts from the U.S. Navy promoting safety to Weldon for a stopover while taking in some time off as their ship gets maintenance work do

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Another opportunity for Roanoke Valley to get new KaBOOM! playground

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png KaBOOM! Playgrounds is giving more communities in Halifax County an opportunity to get help for a new playground.

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Effort to reduce process time for conceal carry permit in Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax County’s interim sheriff said he’s putting a priority on getting concealed carry permits processed in a more timely manner.

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Roanoke Valley shows support for seniors

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Helping patients in Roanoke Valley nursing homes was the motive behind the take over of the Falls Creek Shopping Center parking lot Saturday, when two gospel groups — Walking By Faith and the Bowman S

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Calling from God leads Leah Reed to Together for Hope program

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Leah Reed felt the call of God when she was only 16 years old.

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Roanoke Rapids Fire Department prepares for Fire Prevention Month

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department is looking to cut down on its business by educating tomorrow’s adults today about preventing fires.

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World Rabies Day: Get pet vaccinated or certian death if bitten

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png World Rabies Day is Saturday and local health departments are reminding residents of the importance of getting pets vaccinated against this deadly but preventable virus.

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Get clean car, help students get resources

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Get your car clean and help enrich the minds of Roanoke Valley students Saturday.

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On the track for health’s sake in Roanoke Valley

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Halifax County employees are currently celebrating Walkability Week this week, it’s part of the county’s Working on Wellness (WOW) program.

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Evening for educators

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New pastor at Faith Tabernacle

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Faith Tabernacle PCG, 64 Washington St. in Roanoke Rapids, has a new pastor, James Richter. He is married to Janell and they have a combined ministry experience of more than 100 years.

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Faith: Friday, September 27

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Looking Back: Friday, September 27

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United Way makes sure beneficiaries worthy of grants

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley United Way has chosen 11 organizations in Halifax and Northampton counties to receive funds in 2014.

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Scrambling for changes with Affordable Care Act

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png As implementation of the Affordable Care Act approaches Jan. 1, local insurers are scrambling to keep up with changes in federal interpretations and getting the industry and the customers up to speed.

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Cyber bully behind bars

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Virginia man is in custody awaiting a bond hearing after police say he used intimidation through the Internet to try to get a protective order removed.

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RR resident gets scam call about medication

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png An unfilled prescription led to contact recently from a scam artist for a Roanoke Rapids woman.

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Free smoke detectors for Halifax County residents

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Halifax County has been awarded 54 new smoke detectors from the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal.

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New Horizons opens new location

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png New Horizons held their ribbon cutting Sept. 16 at their new location, 1724 East 10th St. in Roanoke Rapids.

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Sylvan Heights receives $$$

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Richardson graduates basic training

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Bell promoted to staff sergeant

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Air Force Senior Airman Talisa M. Bell has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.

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Debutantes make donation

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New sign at Manning Elementary

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Looking Back: Thursday, Sept. 26

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Pilot Club honors

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Pilot Club meets each third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 320. Visitors are welcome.

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Popeye’s getting closer to fruition

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png This is the vision at sunset Tuesday evening at the corner of Julian R. Alsbrook Highway and Premier Boulevard, as the Asian Buffet facility was torn down to make way for a new Popeye’s Restaurant own

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Municipal election notice from Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Halifax County Registration Books will be closed Oct. 11 for voters participating in the Nov. 5 municipal election.

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Free senior balance program starts Thursday

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Seniors have an opportunity to learn more about the importance of balance and how it plays a role in growing older starting at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Jo Story Senior Center on Jackson Street.

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Permit or not: Firearm rules change at HCC

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Changes in state firearm laws will impact the way concealed carriers can carry their weapon on Halifax Community College’s campus.

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Woman arrested after 3 stabbings in Woodland

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WOODLAND — A Woodland woman is being held after police say she stabbed three brothers after a dispute got out of control.

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Garysburg man arrested for liberties with teen

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Garysburg man is facing charges after police say he took liberties with one teen and another stepped forward to say he’d done the same to her.

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Halifax Regional layoffs, pay cuts after failure to extend Medicaid

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The impending impact of the Affordable Care Act, as well as the failure of North Carolina leaders to extend Medicaid has led to staff and pay reductions at Halifax Regional.

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Looking Back: Wednesday, September 25

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Search for special needs children under way

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Lake Gaston Ladies Club holds meeting

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Must move fast for stake in $1.5M Golden LEAF funds

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The Halifax County Manager’s Office is looking for 501(c)(3) non-profits and government organizations to share $1.5 million in Golden LEAF Funds, and the applicants are needed most quickly.

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2 drug arrests in Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Two men, one from Enfield and the other from Rocky Mount, have been caught with drugs, a gun and drug paraphernalia on Highway 301.

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Health care act info session Thursday

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley Community Health Initiative is partnering with Hannah’s Place to hold a forum on The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and the health benefits exchanges from 6

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Upper Cutz officially opens in Rich Square

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Grand reopening of the Upper Cutz Barber Shop, 104 East Jackson St. in Rich Square, owned and operated by Horace Robinson, was held Sept. 16. Business hours are Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.

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Roanoke Valley women keep cancer patients cozy

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The women taking the crocheting and knitting classes in Roanoke Rapids are helping people they don’t even know.

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1 arrest in Scotland neck shootings

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png SCOTLAND NECK — Scotland Neck police are investigating two Monday night shootouts in town.

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Stricklands receive flag certificate

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Looking Back: Tuesday, September 24

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2nd arrest in Littleton shooting

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png LITTLETON — The second suspect in a shooting who was considered armed and dangerous turned himself in to police Monday.

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Monday, 23 September 2013 18:40 - Roanoke Valley Chamber's Annual Golf Classic

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Monday, 23 September 2013 18:36 - Interview Days

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Monday, 23 September 2013 18:34 - Chamber's Fall Job Shadowing

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Monday, 23 September 2013 17:22 - Business After Hours

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Looking Back: Sunday, September 22

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, September 22

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Roanoke Electric holds 75th annual meeting

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Spirit of Norfolk trip

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American Legion Post 308 awarded certificate

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Grant $$ available for bike, walk paths

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting proposals for its 2014 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative — it provides funding for municipalities to develop comprehensive bicycle and

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New leaders for Boy Scout Troop 144

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png New leadership has moved into Boy Scout Troop 144 even as two longtime leaders have departed to start a competing organization.

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Mark Macon launches website, campaign for Halifax County Sheriff

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — Weldon Police Chief Mark T. Macon, of Enfield, has announced the launch of his campaign website — www.markmacon.com.

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Details to start Neighborhood Watch program

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png As he continues to advocate for Neighborhood Watch programs, Halifax County Interim Sheriff Wes Tripp said there are details for people to understand before they take on the task of starting such a gr

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200 new jobs in limbo in Halifax Co

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Iluka Resources — a company planning to bring more than 200 jobs to the Roanoke Valley — hit a brief snag recently with the Halifax County Board of Adjustments over a conditional-use permit.

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Great turnout for Derby in Weldon, Marie Strickland gets top duck

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Rain didn’t dampen the spirit of first-time participants at the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ducky Derby Saturday in Weldon, as several hundred event goers took in the fun.

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Clark Jr. follows in father’s footsteps

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png There aren’t many 21 year olds who can claim having a successful business, but for Michael Clark Jr. business ownership is just another step up in life. Since he was 12, Clark has been working with th

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Suspicious vehicle leads to meth, marijuana arrest in Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Narcotics Lt. Anzell M. Harris, of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, reported at approximately 2:19 p.m. Friday K-9 Deputy J. Keeter was in the Keener Drive area to service an arrest warrant.

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Halifax Academy reveals new gym, headmaster

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax Academy celebrated two milestones Thursday when it officially blessed its newly refurbished gymnasium, and announced the appointment of Robert Hurley as the school’s new headmaster.

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Halifax school, county leaders talk common issues to aid one another; little talk of consolidation

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Until consolidation of the school systems was mentioned, the joint meeting on education Thursday between Halifax County Schools, Weldon City Schools and Roanoke Rapids Graded School District

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HRMC launches new healthy site

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax Regional has launched a new Healthy Lifestyles website — www.halifaxregional.org/healthy— focused on getting Roanoke Valley residents motivated and encouraged to live an active, healthy and we

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Child car safety in Weldon

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Weldon Police Chief Mark Macon and officers set up a car seat installation point behind the police department Thursday to help parents with proper installation of child safety seats, as part of the Go

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Faith: Friday, September 20

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Governor’s Volunteer Service Award nominations being accepted

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Gospel Travelers anniversary celebration

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Looking Back: Friday, September 20

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 263rd day of 2013. There are 102 days left in the year.

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Constitution Week proclamation

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Roanoke Rapids man arrested for failure to work after being paid

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Police say a Roanoke Rapids man took money for a job he never performed, and it isn’t the first time.

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The Cemetery Club opens at Lakeland Theatre Company Friday

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png LITTLETON — Longtime Director Susan King announced this week “The Cemetery Club” will be the last production she will be involved with for a while.

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Lowe's helps RRFD spruce up youth fire teaching Smokehouse facility

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png It will be a cleaner, cooler and more interactive Smokehouse greeting youngsters next month when attending fire prevention presentations.

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Area Boy Scouts honored for efforts at Canal Trail

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail is displaying a plaque to honor the efforts of Boy Scouts in the past construction and maintenance of the historic trail.

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HCC awarded Military Friendly designation

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Halifax Community College to the coveted Military Friendly Schools® list.

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Summer Reading Program in Scotland Neck

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4-H photography camp

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Lynch admitted to United Theological Seminary

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Chance Lynch, of Enfield, has been admitted into the Pre-doctoral — Certificate of Theological Studies program at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, for fall 2013 semester.

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Degrees awarded to local students

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png BOILING SPRINGS — Gardner-Webb University recently held its 2013 summer commencement exercises, where nearly 450 students graduated. Graduates from the local region included:

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Northampton District Teacher of the Year

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Certificate awarded

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Looking Back: Thursday, September 19

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Hope for homeless women in RR

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A group advocating for homeless women and families is eyeing a Roanoke Rapids facility to address the problem.

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Roaonke Valley’s Dylan Moore continues giving

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Two special Halifax County youth have been chosen as beneficiaries of Dylan Moore Days, Sept. 21 and 22, at the 4-H Livestock Arena in Halifax.

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Shooting victim faces illegal liquor charges

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — The victim of a shooting in Severn may be facing charges after police found illegal liquor at his residence while investigating the shooting.

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RR city gets new police vehicles, more

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The city of Roanoke Rapids’ elected leaders got to see and hear about some new hardware Tuesday night after their regular meeting at City Hall.

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Halifax County holds off on $$$ for preparation of Enfield site

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The Halifax County Board of Commissioners is holding off on additional money for site preparation for a lumber mill slated for Enfield.

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Law enforcement Woman of the Year from Valley

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GREENVILLE — A Greenville Police Department Officer recently lauded with a prestigious honor grew up right here in the Roanoke Valley.

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Repairs approved in Northampton County Schools

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — Northampton County Schools need repairs, and the Northampton County Board of Commissioners approved about $22,000 in lottery funds for two projects.

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Northampton County Republican party to meet

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Looking Back: Wednesday, September 18

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Halifax County E-911 disconnect

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — A big decision concerning the future of Halifax County’s emergency communications is on the horizon for the county’s elected leadership.

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101 years young

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Looking Back: Tuesday, September 17

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Virtue of organ donation at Ducky Derby Saturday

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two Roanoke Rapids Girl Scouts are looking to spread the word about the virtues of organ donation during the upcoming Ducky Derby event.

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Neighborhood Watch improves quality of life

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax County’s top law enforcement official is spreading the word about Neighborhood Watch.

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Suspects wanted for Emry Park fire case

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking for four male suspects in connection with the tossing of an incendiary device at Emry Park Sunday.

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Help NC troops have nice holidays

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The State Employees’ Credit Union is kicking off its fourth annual SECU Supports the Troops campaign Monday, Sept. 16. It will run through Oct. 31.

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Traffic stop leads to lucky drug arrest

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Lottery ticket find was lucky for law enforcement, but not so much for a Littleton man Saturday night.

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Roanoke Valley man on mend after misstep

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids man is recovering from head and neck injuries after suffering a fall while visiting some of his former comrades in the emergency services field.

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Green light for new school system

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png There’s a new school system developing in the Roanoke Valley as the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) receives another charter to open a school in Halifax County.

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Standards of Excellence Award given to Scotland Neck staff

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Looking Back: Sunday, September 15

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, September 15

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Detention Officer Certification graduates

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Students complete Certified Nurse Aide I course

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Community inspired donut shop officially open

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Chea Peacock remembers going to the ice cream shop with her grandparents growing up in Pennsylvania.

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Enfield's Design Day

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Town of Enfield recently held Design Day for its new KaBOOM! playground that will be built in Myers Park at the old fairgrounds property on Highway 301.

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Proper retirement crucial for respect of America’s flag

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png It was a time to observe the retirement of more than 300 flags — a ceremony to pay respect and to honor flown flags worn from duty representing the United States.

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Lake Gaston couple donates $1 million for radiation center

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Giving with a joyful heart is a blessing — Bill and Sylvia Solari are examples of that. Their recent $1 million donation to Community Memorial Healthcare Center in South Hill, Va., helped build a Radi

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Vet walks for other vets to raise awareness of increased suicide rate

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley rolled out the red carpet for a guest who is raising awareness of suicide prevention in the American military and patriotism across the nation, particularly in schools.

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Family member disputes cause, account of fire in Enfield

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — The family of a man who died in a fire in Enfield Aug. 24 says the fire was not caused by the oven.

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Weldon fire training sheduled for Wednesday

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Davie Volunteer Fire Department receives award

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Halifax Resolves Chapter of the North Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution has awarded the Society Flag Certificate to the Davie Volunteer Fire Department for correctly flying the U.S

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Faith: Friday, September 13

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Rev. Edwards retires from active ministry after 36 years

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Looking Back: Friday, September 13

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State Party Chair to visit Halifax Democrats

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RR theater debt hearing cancelled

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Learning to lean on family while waiting for a new liver

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Coming from a family who believes in hard work and working hard for what you earn, Kim Farmer is learning sometimes you have to reach out for help whether you want to or not.

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Man behind bars for Rich Square shooting, 8 hour search

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — A Murfreesboro man is behind bars after eluding police on a chase last month and finally being tracked down in Virginia.

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Valley 1st responders remember 9/11

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, did not go unacknowledged as community members met at Centennial Park in Roanoke Rapids Wednesday morning.

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Halifax sheriff in Littleton Sept 23

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png LITTLETON — Halifax County’s interim sheriff is anticipating a wide range of concerns heading into his second “Concerns for Your Community” meeting, slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in Littleton.

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Help to identify break-in suspects of RR businesses

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Open Minded Seniors celebrate birthdays

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Gaston native retires

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Edwards celebrates 90th birthday

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Gregory B. Davis Foundation holds Ride for a Cause

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Back to School celebration held for Valley apartment residents

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Looking Back: Thursday, September 12

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Whitaker celebrates 90th birthday

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Two Carolina Avenue residents are home again after losing their houses in last year's flood

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two homeowners on Carolina Avenue, whose homes suffered extensive damage in the August 2012 flood, had their new homes blessed Tuesday.

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Roanoke Valley’s Taylor Beaver to go to world wakesurf competition

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids youth will be competing for a world championship title at the end of the month after finishing third at the national championships last month.

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Computer thief strikes again at Valley Walmart

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A man who stole two computers from the Roanoke Rapids Walmart has struck again.

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Swing fore HCC scholarships

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Northampton Memorial Library to upgrade, expand resources

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Albemarle Regional Library System has been awarded a $44,090 grant to be used for upgrading their Integrated Library System, or online catalog, to serve residents of Bertie, Gates, Hertford and No

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Precautions for 4 wheeler, dirt bike, moped thefts in Halifax County

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Walgreens buying Kerr Drug’s 76 retailers

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png (AP) — Walgreens plans to buy Kerr Drug’s 76 retail drugstores and its specialty pharmacy business, a move that will help the nation’s largest drugstore chain expand its North Carolina presence.

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Lake Gaston Lions Club Seafood Festival Oct. 5

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Jackpot Cornhole winner

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Looking Back: Wednesday, September 11

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Residents get answers at Cocnerns for Your Community meeting in Hobgood

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HOBGOOD — What residents can expect from law enforcement in Halifax County was discussed at the first Concerns for Your Community meeting at the Hobgood Depot Monday night with new interim Sheriff Wes

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Weldon pays off loans, has $$ for expenses

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Weldon’s coffers are looking good as Town Finance Officer David Overton told residents and town commissioners Monday they have substantially reduced debts.

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2nd arrest in iPod theft case

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The woman wanted in connection with the theft of an iPod, turned herself in to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. A Roanoke Rapids man was already arrested for charges related to the case.

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Halifax County leaders, community support their own

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local leaders, law enforcement and the community came together to raise money for two ailing members of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

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2 nabbed in 10-day car break-in spree in RR

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Looking Back: Tuesday, September 10

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Weldon to host Amazing Race, Ducky Derby

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, September 8

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Youthful fun through Northampton County 4-H program

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Looking Back: Sunday, September 8

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Weldon graduate makes triumph of tragedy

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Bobbie A. Valentine-Staten, a 1979 graduate of Weldon High School, believes in making triumph out of tragedy.

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Success for Davie

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Davie Volunteer Fire Department sells food plates to raise money for the Department.

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Community rallies with sold out fundraiser for RR Fire Marshal Scotty Jean

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Scotty Jean had no idea the community would rally for him the way it has.

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BBQ sauce takes Valley native Adam Wright to TV’s Supermarket Superstar

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Adam Wright once attended a party with his perfected-family barbecue sauce, and the result changed his life.

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The Royal Palace Theater status, impact on city

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No retirement just jail for Milton Drew

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Woman sought, man arrested in iPod theft in Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids man is being held in connection with the theft of an iPod and a woman is being sought in connection with the same case.

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State funding abstinence education in Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s school board has agreed to distribute about $800,000 to 19 rural public school districts, including Halifax County, to help teach children to abstain from sex.

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Home for Habitat: Home-providing group hopes to move into larger digs by October

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley hopes to move into a larger, consolidated operations center in Roanoke Rapids by the end of October.

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Faith: Friday, September 6

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Looking Back: Friday, September 6

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No criminal cause found in fatal Enfield fire

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — A Saturday morning fire that took the life of an Enfield man was not suspicious, according to police investigating the blaze.

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4th suspect nabbed in Bobby's Supermarket shooting

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The final suspect in the Aug. 17 shooting at Bobby’s Supermarket was arrested after a traffic stop led to him being taken into custody.

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Father/child arrested after Weldon break-in

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON - A father and son were arrested, charged with breaking and entering and criminal conspiracy.

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Roanoke Rapids teen charged with dozen vehicle break-ins

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Contingency money set aside for Halifax DSS

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Halifax County Department of Social Services received approval Tuesday for money its officials hope not to spend.

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Halifax Community College earns top ranking

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Halifax Community College is celebrating as Washington Monthly magazine ranked HCC No. 12 in the nation’s best 50 community colleges.

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Hollister duo arrested for July break-in

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Solomon becomes member of sorority

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Sigma Alpha Lambda announced Joscelyn Solomon, of Roanoke Rapids, was recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of North Carolina at C

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Trinh graduates basic training

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Shields completes part of program

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4-H Delegation attends annual Electric Congress

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Weldon City Schools holds opening convocation at The Centre at HCC

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Looking Back: Thursday, September 5

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White Oak first day of school

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Enfield man dies in mobile home blaze

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — A fire starting behind a stove took the life of an Enfield man Saturday morning.

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Wednesday, 04 September 2013 18:25 - Free Ice Cream

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Wednesday, 04 September 2013 18:24 - Business After Hours

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Wednesday, 04 September 2013 18:20 - THE AMAZING RACE 5K IN HISTORIC WELDON

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Circle Café finding home at Halifax Community College

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — A new cafe inside the Student Center at Halifax Community College is getting rave reviews from students and staff.

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Rejuvenated horse show keeps tradition alive for Enfield in Halifax

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The Halifax County 4-H Horse and Livestock Complex, on Dog Pound Road in Halifax, will host one of the area’s largest horse shows Saturday, when Enfield moves to Halifax during the Enfield L

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Looking Back: Wednesday, September 4

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Roanoke Rapids Lions contribute thousand$

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids Lions Club members recently donated more than $4,000 to benefit visually-impaired residents in the Roanoke Valley and across North Carolina.

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Smaller target set out for Canal Walk subdivision

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The developers of the Canal Walk subdivision now have a smaller target area for marketing, and that’s the way they want it.

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Make library part of your routine

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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Be heard: Halifax County leaders reviewing noise ordinance

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Those interested in combating noise in Halifax County are asked to have their voices heard in front of county commissioners.

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Sheriff Jack Smith relying on experienced team in Northampton County

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Grant millions used for major HCC impact

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — For Halifax Community College officials, the $6.1 million in grant funding for the previous school year is not just about getting the money.

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Rev. Lewis joins NC Smart Start board

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Rev. Stanley Lewis Jr., of Halifax County, has been named to the board of The North Carolina Partnership for Children, the organization that leads Smart Start across the state.

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Kidz Academy focused on children, inspiring others to do same

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — It’s just a small Weldon business working hard to benefit the people it serves, and recently Kidz Academy showed what a far-reaching impact it has when its Back to School Kick-off and Communi

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Good crowd for Weldon's 'Movie in the Park'

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Weldon Police Department sponsored the first "Movie in the Park" event Friday at River Falls Park in Weldon.

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NC legislators extend school bus lives for savings

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina legislature hit the road this year to find another way to tighten the public school budget by seeking to extend the life of the statewide fleet of more than 13,000 ye

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Trimming maintenance of holly trees along Roanoke Avenue

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Trimming maintenance is the reason motorists along Roanoke Avenue are seeing traffic cones and trimming of the holly trees that line Roanoke Avenue this morning.

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Looking Back: Sunday, September 1

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Computer initiative begins at two Halifax County schools

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

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Halifax Regional tests self for tragedy

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Recent school shootings in Atlanta and Sandy Hook, Conn., and similar violent rampages that have taken place in communities similar to Roanoke Rapids are worst-case scenarios Halifax Regional is drill

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Protecting houses of worship in Halifax County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The new Halifax County Sheriff is hoping to partner with churches to create a new program aimed at protecting houses of worship.

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103rd birthday

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Flocking on Fridays at HCC

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png School of Arts and Science Chair Calvin Stansbury is one of the last people to be ‘flocked’ during the Halifax Community College Foundation 2013 Campus Fund Drive Flocking on Fridays.

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Numbers, accounting choose Debbie Smith

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Before the various degrees and promotions, it was a love of numbers that motivated Debbie Smith.

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Weldon’s previous candidates Meacham, Draper vie again for votes in fall

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — A little more than 30 votes separated Weldon Mayor Julia Meacham when she defeated previous incumbent Johnny Draper four years ago.

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More than 100 vendors, record crowd in Littleton

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png LITTLETON — Vendors for Saturday’s Littleton Lake Gaston Festival said “The Little Town with the Big Heart” lives up to its name come festival time, and that’s why they like coming to the event.

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Retesting issues make for HCC placement test changes

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — To decrease the number of students retaking the placement test at Halifax Community College, officials are implementing changes.

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