October 2013 ~ Roanoke Rapids Today

Thursday, October 31, 2013

EARLY START

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local middle school student Amy Fromal could feel herself shaking as the sliding glass door shut and she was left alone in the small booth with the microphone in front of her.

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Roanoke Valley to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HOLLISTER — National American Indian Heritage Month is set to commence on Friday and many local residents are gearing up to participate in the festivities.

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Enfield mayoral race contenders

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Suspect sought in connection with Valley weekend killings

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Warrants have been issued for a woman in connection with a home invasion that took two lives over the weekend.

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Eyes of Emiline perform at State Fair

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RRHS King and Queen

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NAUW Back to School Drive

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Gaston Elementary students learn fire safety

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Walls of Time concert

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Campbell is HCS Student of the Month

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Looking Back: Thursday, October 31

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 304th day of 2013. There are 61 days left in the year.

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Gospel music coming to Valley Friday

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Tough judgement on best pumpkins

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Manning Elementary School students carried on with their annual Halloween pumpkin-decorating contest.

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4 arrests netted in traffic stop in Halifax County

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — Two men and two women were arrested on drug charges in Halifax Count.

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Spooky sweet Halloween treats

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. It was celebrated on Oct. 31, the night before their new year. They believed the boundaries between the worlds of the living

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HCC, NCS building education partnership

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — A new partnership between Halifax Community College and Northampton County Schools is adding value and opportunities for area students.

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Sheriffs urging safety on Halloween

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local law enforcement’s top leaders are hoping to not have to worry about residents’ safety this Halloween.

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Sheriff looking into unsolved thefts

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — Police in Northampton County are looking for your help to solve three break-ins and thefts around the area.

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Contested races in the Roanoke Valley

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It’s time to float your boat

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — The scenic beauty of the Roanoke River is unsurpassed, and Roanoke River Partners and Halifax County Tourism are inviting everyone to experience it Saturday first hand at the sixth-annual Roa

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Deer causing problems for motorists

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — The Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to slow down and be careful around deer, including the deputies.

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Gettin’ set for trick or treat

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Marcus Horvath, 13, son of Stephanie Horvath, of Hamilton Street in Roanoke Rapids, has been decorating his yard for Halloween for the past three or four years.

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Halloween/Harvest Fesitval events

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RWVFD yard sale

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Students of the Month announced during BOE meeting

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Looking Back: Wednesday, October 30

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 303rd day of 2013. There are 62 days left in the year.

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4 students receive $200 shopping sprees through grant

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Principals receive gifts of appreciation for service to schools

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Search warrant brings 2 arrests on drug charges in Enfield

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Enfield — A search warrant leads to two men arrested on drug charges in Enfield.

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Mother's agony just as sharp 1 year later

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Vickie Parker still vividly remembers the phone call that shattered her life.

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Youthful perspectives

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The historic Roanoke Avenue district is giving area residents the opportunity to see the future of art for the next few weeks, highlighting a variety of skills and media.

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Going beyond the call of duty

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png One Roanoke Rapids Police investigator’s willingness to go beyond the call of duty has led the department to start a coat drive to aid area residents in need.

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SAR dedicates patriot grave marker in Whitakers

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Looking Back: Tuesday, October 29

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 302nd day of 2013. There are 63 days left in the year.

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Two dead in weekend shooting

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The discovery of a second body in connection with a weekend shooting has led police to believe the incident may have been part of a home invasion.

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Man slain outside Roanoke Rapids

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A shooting has claimed the life of a Roanoke Rapids area man and investigators are looking into the discovery of another body in the area.

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Spooka-licious family fun on Thursday

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Your community newspaper wants to see you in all your costumed glory for Halloween.

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Learning a lesson with a friend

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HCC holds Plus 50 Program Open House

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School supplies for area schools

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Appreciation for Stanback

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Looking Back: Sunday, October 27

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 300th day of 2013. There are 65 days left in the year.

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, October 27

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Contact nansee2001@yahoo.com for an application to adopt any of the dogs featured in The Daily Herald Pet of the Week.

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Residential Mayor’s Beautification Award

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Non-residential Mayor’s Beautification Award

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Jailbirds for a good cause

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Organizers of a Jail and Bail fundraiser for Project Graduation in Roanoke Rapids say the first-ever event for the group brought in a good response, plenty of fun and a bit of money.

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Centennial celebration for Burgess House in Halifax

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter, culminated its Centennial Celebration Saturday in Historic Halifax.

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Failure to work after payment

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — A Garysburg man is facing charges after police say he took money for auto repairs and never actually fixed the vehicle.

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Roanoke Valley farmers are ready for the cooler weather

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley had its first bout with colder weather Friday as frost ushered in temperatures in the low to mid 30s.

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Fugitive on lam for years arrested after traffic stop

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — A Conway man was arrested after police, who had been looking for him for “years,” discovered him in a car during a traffic stop.

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Weldon’s Operation Trick or Treat nabs 6 arrests

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — The Weldon Police Department’s efforts to clean up the streets netted five arrests for soliciting prostitution and served an order for another arrest in Operation Trick or Treat.

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Company during chemotherapy

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Greg Shaffer, like many people, is adjusting to a new life — a life that includes chemotherapy, radiation and uncertainty.

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Student of Year 6th grader Jacob Lynch

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png How many accolades can one student win in a single year? William R. Davie Middle School sixth grader Jacob Lynch found out.

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Taking a stand at Belmont

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Students at Belmont Elementary in Roanoke Rapids say this month’s anti-bullying campaign has made things better in their school.

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Garysburg man dies in accidental shooting while securing gun

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — The death of a Garysburg man Sunday while trying to secure his gun appears to have been an accident, according to officials.

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Northampton kicks off 2014 Relay For Life

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — Relay For Life of Northampton County will hold it’s official kickoff at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the J.W. Faison Center in Jackson.

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Get ready to ride Weldon!

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Healthy minds and now healthy bodies are being promoted in Weldon City Schools through the district’s new fitness clusters and exercise rooms.

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Jackson man charged in dog shooting

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — A Jackson man has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of several dogs near the Mt. Carmel Road area of Jackson.

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Looking Back: Friday, October 25

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 298th day of 2013. There are 67 days left in the year.

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Faith: Friday, October 25

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Looking Back: Thursday, October 24

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 297th day of 2013. There are 68 days left in the year.

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National Anti Bullying Prevention Month celebrated at Valley schools

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McGee scholarship finalist

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Simmons family announces the finalist for The Brian M. Simmons Scholarship Foundation of 2013 is Trequan McGee.

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National Anti Bullying Prevention Month celebrated at Valley schools

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Smith to serve on advisory board

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Charles Smith, of Today’s Electronic, has been selected to serve on the Nationwide East Advisory Board. A $14 billion buying group, Nationwide Marketing Group, headquartered in Winston-Salem, combines

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RRHS Class of 1958 holds reunion

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Halifax Academy Homecoming Queen

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Adventurers craft show Nov. 2

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Zombies ready to scare on Canal Trail

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The normally tranquil Roanoke Canal Trail will fill with the sounds of screams starting tonight as zombies aim to frighten unwary travelers.

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Weldon proactive on school violence

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Weldon Police Chief Mark Macon is taking a proactive approach to school violence, and he is partnering with Weldon City Schools to insure students are safe and sound.

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Classes for families touched by mental issues

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png First United Methodist Church is offering 12 weeks of free classes for families with loved ones suffering from mental illness, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Pennsylvania man dies in Wednesday crash

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A blown tire caused a wreck which took the life of a Pennsylvania man on Interstate 95 Wednesday morning near Enfield.

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Roanoke Rapids man arrested on multiple larceny, employee theft charges

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A local man faces multiple counts of larceny charges.

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NC schools better than most going local with food

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s public schools are going local in their cafeterias more than most states.

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Police seek help in identifying man found near Interstate 95

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to reunite a man found on Interstate 95 Tuesday with his loved ones, but they are seeking your help to do it.

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Behind bars for good cause

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Arrest warrants have been issued for more than 40 prominent Roanoke Valley residents.

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Skipping the stone, eating good soup

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Union Mission will be taking an old tale and putting it into practice Saturday.

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Commissioners approve new vehicles for sheriffs office

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — It’s eight new vehicles for Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith’s department.

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Moral Monday helps return Black Caucus to Halifax Co

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A partnership between civil rights groups in Halifax County is turning its attention to the 2014 elections.

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Looking Back: Wednesday, October 23

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 296th day of 2013. There are 69 days left in the year.

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Evening with Steve Hyman set for Friday at Lakeland

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September 2013 Shining Star Character Education Recipients

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Taffic sign stop leads to drug charges for Whitaker woman in Halifax County

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — According to Narcotics Lt. Anzell M. Harris, of the Halifax County Sherifff’s Office, on Tuesday at approximately 2:05 p.m. Agent S.G. Page was in the town limits of Enfield when Agent S.G.

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Powering young minds

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Students in the sixth grade class at Chaloner Middle School in Roanoke Rapids have received a new KUNO Android Tablet today for use in school and at home as part of a Digital Learning Initiative. The

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New industry at Weldon Industrial Park

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Mayor Julia Meacham has announced a new industry in Weldon.

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$$ for mold at HCC, Angel’s Closet gets tax exemption

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Not black, but brown mold brought Halifax Community College President Dr. Ervin Griffin Sr. before Halifax County Board of Commissioners Monday.

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Sheriff’s Office needs, industry funds approved in Halifax County

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Interim Sheriff Wes Tripp got three “Happy Birthday” wishes granted by the Halifax County Board of Commissioners Monday.

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Looking Back: Tuesday, October 22

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 295th day of 2013. There are 70 days left in the year.

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Homecoming Week at RRHS

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png This is Homecoming Week at Roanoke Rapids High School. Monday was Class Distinction Day (seniors wear white, juniors wear blue, sophomores wear orange and freshmen wear brown); today is Pajama Day; We

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NC educators oppose law ending job protections

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — Public school teachers and administrators are gearing up to fight a new North Carolina law that eliminates job protections and shifts toward paying teachers based on job performance.

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Run/walk in Gaston Nov. 2

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GASTON — The Northampton County Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual Northampton County 5K Championship Run/Walk in Gaston at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 2.

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Roanoke Rapids man arrested for stolen firearm, drug charges

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A stolen firearm and drug arrest has been made in Halifax County.

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New experiences at this year's Taste of Home Cooking School event

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two new vendors are excited about being a part of The Daily Herald’s second Taste of Home event.

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Movin' on up at Roanoke Rapids Fire Department

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Chief Stacy Coggins, left, announces the hiring of two new firefighters and the promotion of two others Oct. 15 at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall on Jackson Street

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, October 20

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Contact nansee2001@yahoo.com for an application to adopt any of the dogs featured in The Daily Herald Pet of the Week.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

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Fulmer visits HCC cosmetology

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Looking Back: Sunday, October 20

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 293rd day of 2013. There are 72 days left in the year.

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Candy, costumes, festive safety tips for Halloween

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Police around Halifax County are hoping people remember to be safe this Halloween.

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Halifax Community College recognizes gift of grand piano

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RRHS concert

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New managine editor starts Tuesday

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Daily Herald joins with the Roanoke Valley in welcoming a new family into the fold.

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Safety first for childrens’ sake in the Roanoke Valley

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley has take advantage of the opportunity to protect their kids at a Roanoke Rapids car dealership.

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One year later police, mom still searching for missing son

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — Lola Robinson said her oldest child was spoiled, but special.

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If NC were to expand Medicaid

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Implementation of the Affordable Care Act is just around the corner while North Carolina is still operating without expanded Medicaid, and the North Carolina Justice Center’s Adam Searing said healthc

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'Project Runway' contestant from NC finishes 3rd

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — Some of the funniest moments on this season's "Project Runway" came when designer Justin LeBlanc removed his cochlear implant so he couldn't hear the drama happening around him.

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Rackley celebrates 50 years on the job

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Houston Rackley, 70, has celebrated a very special milestone — he started working at Harding & Grizzard 50 years ago Oct. 14.

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Self proclaimed nerd Erica Turner excells by 4 grades at KIPP

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Erica Anecia Turner, of Weldon, now a ninth grader, holds a distinction not many 14 year olds can boast.

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More than ever help, support available

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Domestic violence is a growing problem across the nation and in the Roanoke Valley, according to Clarine Jones, executive director of Hannah’s Place — a womens shelter.

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State to respond to Halifax schools

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png One Halifax County Schools Board of Education member has publicly taken issue with a letter from the state of North Carolina stating the board members aren’t doing the job they were elected to do, and

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Bring medication, pills Oct. 26

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office wants your unused or expired medicine.

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Grants for technology in classrooms

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png CenturyLink is connecting teachers with technology for the classroom. The application process has begun for the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation’s Teachers and Technology Grant Program for te

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Teen lost in woods found hours later

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WOODLAND — A teenager who got separated from his friends and lost in the woods was found hours later unhurt.

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Women’s conference held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Faith: Friday, October 18

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Looking Back: Friday, October 18

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 291st day of 2013. There are 74 days left in the year.

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Friday, 18 October 2013 14:17 - Interview Days - WE NEED YOU!!!

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Friday, 18 October 2013 14:15 - Job Shadowing - 2013-2014 school year

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Friday, 18 October 2013 14:13 - Taste of Home Cooking

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Friday, 18 October 2013 14:11 - Holiday Open House - Riverside Mill

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New River marks 30th anniversary of Beirut attack today

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png NEW RIVER AIR STATION (AP) — Marine Corps Air Station New River is honoring more than 240 Americans killed 30 years ago when terrorist attacked the military barracks in Beirut that was home to a U.S.

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1 stop voting begins today

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — One-stop absentee voting begins across the state today, but residents wanting to vote early in the Roanoke Valley will need to take a trip to the county seat if they can vote early at all.

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Preparing for the unthinkable

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Police Department will be connecting with area kids this weekend, as well as showing off some of their new equipment and helping parents prepare for an unthinkable emergency.

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Hunt for kidnapping suspect ends in suicide

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — The hunt for a man suspected in a Pitt County kidnapping case ended at a residence in Northampton County as the suspect shot himself while police closed in.

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Information sought on Hobgood break-in

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HOBGOOD — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help solving a break-in at a locally-owned business in Hobgood.

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Closed after 15 years; tools, gear for sale Saturday

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png It was the end of an era Sunday as Carolina Barbecue, 1048 East 10th St., closed its doors for the last time.

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Garysburg vehicle shootings potentially tied to Weldon murder

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — The shooting of three vehicles in the overnight hours Tuesday may have been related to the Sunday murder of a man in Weldon.

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Parental reminder of Roaonke Rapids test score changes

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png As the Nov. 7 release of North Carolina’s education test results approaches, Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Superintendent Dr. Dennis Sawyer is reminding parents this year’s scores will be dras

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Shopping spree winner

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RRHS band places in competition

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Fall celebrated at White Oak

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Mr. and Miss Committed Hearts 2013

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Operation Christmas Child kicks off at Enterprise

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Conway Middle School parents enjoy informational meeting

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Looking Back: Thursday, October 17

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 290th day of 2013. There are 75 days left in the year.

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Call with details on Hobgood break-in

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Local Therapy dog Elle takes national stage THE top honor

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A local celebrity dog has found national fame and you can see it unfold on television Oct. 30.

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State to increase cost of GED, change content January 2014

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The state of North Carolina is upping the ante on General Education Diploma (GED) requirements. Anyone currently in the system or who wishes to earn their GED only has until the end of the semester at

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Looking up in Roanoke Rapids

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The economy appears to be improving and good things are happening locally.

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Food choices to ward off cancer

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A month to increase the awareness of the disease, prevention and treatment. In 2013 in the United States alone there were 232,340 (female) and 2,240 (male) ne

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Child abduction arrest in Halifax Co

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Gaston man is facing charges after he took his child from the Halifax County Courthouse.

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Concerns for Your Community meeting Monday in Halifax

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Meetings between Halifax County’s interim sheriff and the community continue with the next meeting slated for next week.

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Time to ramble on Roanoke River

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke River Partners and the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau want to invite you to join them for the 6th Annual Roanoke River Ramble Nov. 2.

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Concerned Citizens of Tillery to hold 35th anniversary celebration

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Looking Back: Wednesday, October 16

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 289th day of 2013. There are 76 days left in the year.

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Man arrested after flushing pot in Lincoln Heights

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Lincoln Heights man is in trouble after police said they saw him flushing marijuana down the toilet while they were looking to serve a warrant.

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Drug arrest after traffic stop in Halifax County

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A routine motor vehicle violation turned up drugs and a Hollister couple is facing charges because of tinted windows.

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Community, police chief talk about animal ordinance in Weldon

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Weldon Police Chief Mark T. Macon wanted to hear concerns from the town’s residents concerning responsible pet ownership as he moves forward with recommendations to Weldon’s political leaders

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Rev Robert L. Knight touched many lives

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley is preparing to say final goodbyes to a former pastor who was a behind-the-scenes civil rights leader as well as a quiet mentor and friend.

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Test drives help KIPP at fall festival

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Cheryl Allen, of White Motors, said the test drive event at KIPP GCP in Gaston was a great partnership between the dealership, the school and Chrysler.

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Moral Monday Rally and March

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Looking Back: Tuesday, October 15

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 288th day of 2013. There are 77 days left in the year.

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Anti-bullying mega event set for early November for area school children

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png An anti-bullying mega event is slated to take place at The Royal Palace Theatre to raise awareness over an issue in our schools.

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More arrests expected in Halifax County home break-in case

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is expecting to make more arrests in a September residential break-in case after taking a Roanoke Rapids man into custody Friday in connection with the investigatio

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Teen charged with murder, more details needed about crime

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The killing of a Weldon man over the weekend may have been the culmination of an ongoing dispute.

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Avenue icon Bonnie Allen keeps tradition going

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Avenue icon continues to operate, and even with new ownership, the same face can be seen at the shop every day.

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Lake Gaston Ladies Club meets

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, October 13

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Contact nansee2001@yahoo.com for an application to adopt any of the dogs featured in The Daily Herald Pet of the Week.

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Looking Back: Sunday, October 13

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 286th day of 2013. There are 79 days left in the year.

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Taste of Home Cooking Show Nov 7 with Michelle Roberts

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — If you’ve wanted to learn how to cook anything from pumpkin pie cupcakes to onion yorkshire pudding, The Daily Herald’s Taste of Home is for you.

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Cashword Puzzle $6,000 ante won, game ends

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Just barely under the wire, Sherman Harder, 64, of Roanoke Rapids, submitted the winning Cashword puzzle entry and has taken home $6,000.

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More Molly showing up in Valley

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png An encapsulated and purified form of the popular drug Ecstasy is emerging in the Roanoke Valley.

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No NC Medicaid expansion impacts area families, facilities

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png With the North Carolina legislature’s failure to expand Medicaid, 13,000 local people who would have affordable insurance coverage next year, will continue to go without, according to the North Caroli

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Local business donates new lights to RRPD's Humvee

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Det. Jeff Davis, left, of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, and Discount Tire owner Tracy Story, right, look over the department’s new Humvee recently to decide where to place emergency lights Sto

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Suspicious person gives drugs to agent, arrested

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Scotland Neck man has been arrested on drug charges.

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Step up to help Alzheimer’s patients, their families this weekend

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley is stepping up to help Alzheimer’s patients and their families with a two day Walk for Alzheimer’s.

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Old shoes serve new purposes

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Valley residents will have the chance to help those in need on the other side of the world while at the same time helping to revitalize Roanoke Avenue, and all it takes is getting rid of old s

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Faith: Friday, October 11

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Congratulations

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Fall festival fundraiser

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A fall festival fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4235 Aurelian Springs Road in Halifax to help three families in the church who have cancer. Th

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Looking Back: Friday, October 11

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 284th day of 2013. There are 81 days left in the year.

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Funding secured to continue NC WIC Program

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH — Secretary Aldona Wos announced Thursday the Department of Health and Human Services has secured additional funds to continue the WIC program as of today. DHHS has determined it can ensure th

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2 former, 1 present HCC employees arrested on theft charges

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Investigation into missing items at Halifax Community College has led to three arrests in connection with the ongoing investigation.

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Christian missions with a twist

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png SEABOARD — Galatia Baptist Church, in Seaboard, is holding its Mission Day festivities Saturday starting at 8 a.m. with traditional offerings of yard sale items spanning nearly the entire church groun

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Out-of-towners visit Tillery House

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Corley awarded scholarship

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Natarshia Corley was awarded a $500 scholarship from Precious Jewel Chapter #607 Order of Eastern Star PHA, where Grace Edwards and Melvin Burgess serve as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron, respectivel

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Maurice named vice president

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Navy Commander John W. Maurice Jr., of Roanoke Rapids, has been named vice president for Institutional Advancement at his alma mater, Mid-Atlantic Christian University. He begins his new post in Janua

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Roanoke Valley Veteran’s Museum recognized

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Studying the color red at White Oak

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Roanoke Rapids High School Class of ’43 holds reunion

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Hockaday visits Halifax Co GOP meeting

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Local impact felt by federal government shutdown

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local government is starting to feel the impact of the Oct. 1 federal government shutdown and it’s having some adverse effects.

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Northampton County Sheriff’s Office's Burnette hangs up her hat

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — A veteran Northampton County police investigator has decided now is the time to call it a career.

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Next steps for state to help Roanoke Valley economy, industry

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Leaders in local agriculture, communications, service, government, medicine, energy, manufacturing and education gathered for lunch at the Hilton Garden Inn Wednesday to welcome North Carolina Secreta

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Looking Back: Thursday, October 10

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 283rd day of 2013. There are 82 days left in the year.

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Warrant for arrest leads to drug arrests

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — Drug arrests accompany an outstanding warrant for arrest in Halifax County.

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Woman in Gaston wreck expected to recover

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GASTON — A woman flown to Greenville after a two-car wreck in Gaston is expected to recover.

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Traffic stop yields a Roanoke Rapids man's arrest for drug charges

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids man has been arrested following a traffic stop.

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Gaston Volunteer firefighters combat flames shooting out windows

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GASTON — The cause of a house fire which damaged a small home in Gaston was not suspicious in origin.

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2 RRHS seniors are prestigious nominees

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two Roanoke Rapids High School seniors have been nominated for the oldest, most prestigious merit scholarship program in the United States — The Morehead-Cain.

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Iluka permit tabled, again

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — For the second time in as many months the Halifax County Board of Adjustments has tabled a decision about granting a conditional use permit to Iluka Resources to mine titanium and zircon in

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Even more history at Canal Museum Thursday

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png One of the foremost experts on Eastern North Carolina history will be giving a lecture in the area Thursday evening.

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42-minute standoff leads to arrest of Garysburg man

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Garysburg man is in custody in Wake County after Northampton County police served warrants on him and he barricaded himself in a home, threatening suicide rather than be arrested.

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Halifax County land owner fly over initiative meeting Oct 30

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — A landowners meeting to share information on the Market Based Conservation Initiative involving the U.S. military will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Agriculture Center in Halifax.

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Angel’s Closet county tax exempt on hold

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — A near motion to vote on Angel’s Closet exemption from county taxes was tabled, and animal shelter issues have been rerouted to the county managers as a result of decisions made by the Halif

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Wednesday, 09 October 2013 15:14 - Job Shadowing for the 2013 - 2014 school year!

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Wednesday, 09 October 2013 15:10 - Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Looking Back: Wednesday, October 9

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 282nd day of 2013. There are 83 days left in the year.

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Argument leads to stabbing, jail for Charlotte man in Weldon

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — An argument led to an altercation and a stabbing in Weldon Wednesday evening.

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NC won't issue more WIC vouchers for October

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — A state-run program that gets federal dollars to ensure proper nutrition for pregnant women and their young children won't issue any vouchers beyond those already given out for October.

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Changes for Halifax County noise ordinance, more

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Halifax Community College’s budget is blessed, changes are required for the new county noise ordinance and Breast Cancer Awareness Month is made official as of the Halifax County Board of Co

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Halifax County Schools receive reprimand via letter from state BOE

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Halifax County Board of Education members are reeling from a letter from the North Carolina State Board of Education read at Monday’s regular meeting.

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Fly zone request of Halifax County residents

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The U.S. Navy is backing an initiative with 18 counties, including Halifax County, that will give them the right to perform military maneuvers over the area.

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2nd locksmith business expansion

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png David Lynch’s Locksmith Service has announced its second expansion since opening in 1994.

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Family fun, test drives, help KIPP students

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GASTON — The hours are ticking away until the KIPP GCP Fall Festival — Drive for the Kids fundraiser.

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Looking Back: Tuesday, October 8

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 281st day of 2013. There are 84 days left in the year.

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Enfield man arrested for robbery, assault charges

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png An Enfield man has been arrested and charged with assault charges in Halifax County.

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Students across NC celebrate International Walk to School Day Wednesday

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH – Students at nearly 80 elementary schools across North Carolina will walk or bike to school Wednesday to celebrate International Walk to School Day, a global effort aimed at building awarenes

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Working without pay

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH (AP) — It’s a constant daily struggle for numerous hospitals and doctors’ offices across North Carolina as they are working with a new Medicaid billing system, as it’s been three months since

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Looking Back: Sunday, October 6

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 279th day of 2013. There are 86 days left in the year.

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, October 9

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Contact nansee2001@yahoo.com for an application to adopt any of the dogs featured in The Daily Herald Pet of the Week. Sundance is a beautiful dog thought to be a Basinji-yellow lab mix. He is sweet,

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Phillips receives scholarship from alumni chapter

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Weldon animal ordinance on agenda at community meeting Oct 14

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Weldon’s top cop is hoping to help encourage responsible pet ownership by hosting a community awareness meeting Oct. 14 at town hall.

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Roanoke Valley Relay for Life event kicks off

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The kick off of a banner year for Relay for Life 2014 is under way according to organizer Kathy Sparks.

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Newspaper's 3 year game set to end

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Daily Herald Publisher Titus Workman announced today the Cashword Puzzle, which has been published for the last three years, will come to a close Oct. 13 unless there is a winner Oct. 6, then that

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Halifax Days’ growth grows

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Veterans of Halifax County Harvest Days say this year’s event may have been the biggest yet.

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‘Average sized’ Williams will soon go for Miss North Carolina crown

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Shontay Williams, 24, is styling, profiling and ready to represent the Roanoke Valley in the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in High Point Nov. 8-9.

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Truck recovered, tools still missing in Bone's dealership theft

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids Police are looking for information in a theft from a car dealership Thursday morning.

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Making noise in Halifax County

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Halifax County is modifying its noise ordinance and officials are encouraging residents to chime in at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Yard sales galore in Roanoke Valley

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png There are more than 50 yard sales scheduled in the Roanoke Valley this weekend.

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Read Every Day

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Parents and students packed Manning Elementary School Library Tuesday night for the annual book fair.

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Rising heroin problem in Roanoke Valley

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Police Department has seen roughly a 300 percent increase in heroin sales and use since 2011.

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Argument then stabbing, jail for man in Weldon

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Good morning Roanoke Valley!

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Sometimes a lonely stretch of road in Halifax County can hold unexpected beauty, like this scene on Highway 158 near Everetts School Road at sunrise.

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Faith: Friday, October 4

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Conference success

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Looking Back: Friday, October 4

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 277th day of 2013. There are 88 days left in the year.

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Constitution Day celebration at White Oak Parent Child Care Center

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Missing Roanoke Rapids senior found

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A missing Roanoke Rapids senior has been found in Robeson County this morning.

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Police on lookout for missing senior

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Police Department is looking for a missing senior.

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Roanoke Valley Breast Cancer Coalition spreads word about importance of early detection

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png It is day three of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many messages for Roanoke Valley women about early detection, treatment and follow-up.

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Get ready for Harvest Day — traditional, new fun this year

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — It’s that time of year, Harvest Day is Saturday, and Halifax County Cooperative Extension Office is putting the finishing touches on one of the county’s biggest festivals.

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3 men, 1 youth face robbery charges in Northampton County

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Three men and a juvenile are facing charges in Northampton County after police say they beat up an Emporia, Va., man and stole his cell phone.

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Assault on female arrest in Garysburg

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — A Garysburg man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a woman and cut her eye.

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K-9 companion

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids police Sgt. Daniel Jenkins with his partner, the Czech Shepherd Po-Cock, during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

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Roanoke Rapids police promotions

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Tommy Hathaway announces the promotion of Capt. Andy Jackson to head of the Uniform Division and Capt. Ozzie Morgan to head of the city’s Criminal Investigation Division Tu

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Stolen property, larceny arrest in Roanoke Rapids

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids man has been arrested in a breaking and entering after a report was filed Sept. 20.

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Battle receives honor

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Dr. Audrey Lucille Leathers Price Battle, 83, was recently recognized and received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from the governor, Honorary Docture from Shaw University, and finished four years as

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Britton inducted into society

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Ashley Britton, of Henrico, a graduate of Brunswick Academy, was recently inducted into the Louisburg College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges.

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Perry inducted into honors

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Aliana Perry, of Roanoke Rapids, a sophomore studying graphic communications at Chowan University in Murfreesboro, was one of 39 new members inducted into Chowan's Honors College Program during a cere

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Cox promoted

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png On Aug. 23, Fred Browne, president of Extended Care of McKesson Medical-Surgical and Gulf South, announced Mark Cox to the position of area vice president, Northeast Region.

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Peterson receives 3rd place

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local Joe Peterson’s Down Home Cookers recently received third place in North Carolina’s Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship held in downtown Raleigh.

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Liles graduates boot camp

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Pfc. Mathew Liles, 18, of Roanoke Rapids, graduated Sept. 13 from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Liles successfully completed 13 weeks o

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Lassiter retires from Newsom Oil

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Neville named Halifax County Schools Employee of the Year

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Herritage-Mitchell retires

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Dr. W. Rae Herritage-Mitchell, of Tillery, retired from Green County Schools in Virginia.

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Halifax Community College golf tournament big success for Foundation

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Cairns is HCC appointee

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Looking Back: Thursday, October 3

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 276th day of 2013. There are 89 days left in the year.

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WEZU receives Lions support

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Arguement leads to stabbing, jail for Charlotte man in Weldon

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Roanoke Rapids fire station will not be turned into womens shelter

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png There will be no homeless shelter at a former fire station in Roanoke Rapids, at least for the foreseeable future.

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Wipe out bullies in Weldon schools

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Weldon Police Chief Mark Macon said his office wants to wipe out bullying in Weldon City Schools, and in honor of Unity Day 2013 he’s encouraging everyone to stand together to show they want

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Northampton police find 2, while looking for 2 other missing men

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — Northampton County Sheriff’s Office still actively trying to find two missing men were able to locate two others in separate incidents in September.

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Enfield father, son face drug charges

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — A five-month investigation led to a drug raid at an Enfield residence and the arrests of a father and son.

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It's all in the details — fighting crime via Neighborhood Watch

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax County’s interim sheriff, while advocating for Neighborhood Watch programs, said those taking on the challenge should know what to expect after they implement their program.

by rogerb@rrdailyherald.com(Roger Bell) via The Daily Herald - news,news/

2 men arrested in Roanoke Rapids shoot out

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two Roanoke Rapids men are behind bars under heavy bond after shooting at two other men Saturday night and then leading police on a chase and manhunt.

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Northampton County deputy holds off attackers with pepper spray

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — A Northampton County deputy responding to a domestic violence call found himself assaulted by two brothers, but after using pepper spray to defend himself, was able to take both into custody

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Sweet potato bloom

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png William and Mildred Howell have been avid gardeners for more than 50 years, so they were quite surprised when their sweet potato plant bloomed.

by drose@rrdailyherald.com(Della Rose) via The Daily Herald - news,news/

Looking Back: Wednesday, October 2

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 275th day of 2013. There are 90 days left in the year.

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Home for homeless in Roanoke Rapids

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Those advocating for a homeless shelter for women on property currently owned by the city of Roanoke Rapids will likely get closer to a decision this evening.

by rogerb@rrdailyherald.com(Roger Bell) via The Daily Herald - news,news/

Halifax County deputy hit at checking station; 6 mile chase

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A six-mile vehicle chase has landed a man in trouble with the law after he fled from police and struck a deputy with his car.

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Operation Heat Wave continues to nab drug arrests

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A summer anti-drug effort from 2012 is continuing to bring results for the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

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Scotland Neck next on Halifax County sheriff’s radar

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png With a second successful community outreach meeting behind him, Halifax County Interim Sheriff Wes Tripp is looking forward to addressing the concerns of residents in Scotland Neck.

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14 years, going strong on Roanoke Avenue

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png One of the oldest continually-operated restaurants in North Carolina celebrated an anniversary in style Monday night in Roanoke Rapids.

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Leaders in Northampton school forum

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Northampton County school leaders gathered for a forum to gain input from a cross section of the community at the first round table discussion for the school year.

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Looking Back: Tuesday, October 1

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http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 274th day of 2013. There are 91 days left in the year.

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