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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Pet of the Week: Sunday, December 22, 2013

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Lucy, a female flat-coated retriever mix, is up for adoption at Rainbow Animal Rescue. She weighs 43 pounds, is current on vaccines and needs to be spayed ASAP.

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City manager addresses Lions

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Woodland-Olney High School Class of 1963 holds reunion

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Looking Back: Sunday, December 22, 2013

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 356th day of 2013. There are nine days left in the year.

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Digital Mammography Healthcare Initiative donation

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Room at The Inn benefits from Halifax Community College Early Childhood Club donation

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Toys for Tote’s donation

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RRHS students say no cape required to be a hero

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Six Roanoke Rapids High School students recently went to Havelock High School for a one-day Eastern District Student Council Conference.

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Lights and musical display for the holidays

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The spirit of Christmas comes to life in a world of colorful lights and holiday tunes at this home on Highway 903 near Sweet Pea Lane in the area of Five Points.

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Christmas through the eyes of babes

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Seven-year-old Jack Hasty said he doesn’t know what a living nativity scene is, but he gets to act like a shepherd, so he likes it.

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Film to focus on karate father and son from Hollister

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A documentary focusing on a Hollister man and his son started with a film producer signing up his son for karate lessons.

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What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Daily Herald Staff Writer Della Rose hit the streets to find out what are some favorite Christmas traditions ....

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Break-in arrests for cases in 3 counties

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two arrests have been made and a great deal of stolen property recovered in an ongoing investigation into a string of break-ins around Halifax County.

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NC court reverses cell tower ruling

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The City of Roanoke Rapids must allow the erection of a cell tower originally requested in 2012, so says North Carolina’s Court of Appeals.

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Lions and Leos help with vision screenings

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Lions Club and the KIPP Pride High Leos recently helped do vision screens for GCP’s Cubs at the school.

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Halifax Co woman 1st to win $100,000 Cold Hard Cash prize

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RALEIGH — Glenda Hammiel of Enfield is the first player to win the $100,000 top prize in the lottery’s new Cold Hard Cash game.

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Kapstone gives to Angel’s Closet

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png KapStone and United Steelworkers (USW) 9-0425 collaborated on a holiday public service project to benefit Angel’s Closet.

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Woman charged in domestic assault

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Scotland Neck woman is in jail after hitting her husband in the head with a hammer, police said.

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Drug charges via traffic stop

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Driving without lights led to drug charges against a Hollister man Wednesday.

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Trespass call leads to load of pot in Roanoke Rapids

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two agencies working together helped police catch a man carrying a sizable quantity of marijuana Thursday.

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Brothers charged in Lincoln Heights shooting

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting in Lincoln Heights.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Arrests made in stolen TV cases

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two arrests have been made and lots of stolen property recovered in an ongoing investigation into a string of break-ins around Halifax County.

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Brothers arrested after shooting incident

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Two male siblings have been charged in connection with a shooting in Lincoln Heights.

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Today in History: Friday, Dec. 20, 2013

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 354th day of 2013. There are 12 days left in the year.

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Trail Life Troop 100 start up

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Resers Cares Program recently donated $500 to the start-up of The Roanoke

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Chamber keynote speaker announced for annual meeting

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced a keynote speaker for the 64th Annual Meeting to be held Jan. 30.

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Holiday festivity in Garysburg

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Dec. 14 was a precurser to the Christmas festivities in the town of Garysburg.

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Reported assault leads to charges

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png RICH SQUARE — A dispute over a Facebook post has resulted in an apparent assault, hospitalizing a woman and landing a man in trouble with the law.

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Model entity for North Carolina

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Rural Health Group, Inc, of Roanoke Rapids, is setting a strong example across the state with its integrated care model and has been chosen to help similar facilities to follow its example.

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Hilton Garden Inn employees collecting angels for Roanoke Cinema

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Valley native Monique Broadnax thought something needed to be done to help the local movie theater stay in business.

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Juvenile charged in Gaston stabbing

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GASTON — A juvenile is being charged in connection with stabbing and cutting a Gaston man earlier this month.

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Lake leader

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of REALTORS & MLS recently installed their 2014 Board of Officers & Directors.

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Magical moments

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png For Herald Angel, Greg Shaffer, Christmas is, and always has been, a magical time of year.

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Woman held in domestic assault

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Scotland Neck woman is in jail after hitting her husband in the head with a hammer, police say.

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Chrismas Eve celebration

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Christmas music dating from the Renaissance to the present will be part of the 29th annual Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, on Christmas Eve.

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Reusing Christmas plants year after year

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Last week I told you about how to care for some of the most popular Christmas plants. With proper care, your amaryllis, poinsettias and Christmas cactus should stay colorful for several weeks, perhaps

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Triepke gets double scholarship

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Chris Triepke, association executive of the Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of REALTORS, with 2014 NCAR President Elect Tomp Litchfield.

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RRHS Winter Ball snow candidates

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids High School is having their annual Winter Ball on Saturday at Kirkwood Adams Community Center on Hamilton Street. The Snow Court members are chosen by their club or organization and the

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Today in History: Thursday, December 19, 2013

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 353 day of 2013. There are 13 days left in the year.

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Paying it forward

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids High School senior Carson Arthur is paying it forward for those in need of a bone marrow transplant.

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The spirit of giving

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GASTON — Margaret Barker was angry when her son left her at Hampton Manor.

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Gift meant to honor longtime club member

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Pilot Club of the Roanoke Valley received a special gift Tuesday in honor of former member Linda Mozingo, when family members donated 26 bike helmets in her honor.

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Shoe drive ends successfully for Alliance

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Avenue Business Alliance’s shoe drive came to a close Wednesday morning, sending off 200 bags of shoes and netting a couple of thousand dollars to help revitalize the downtown Roanoke Aven

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Scam costs individual more than $8,000

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local law enforcement wants the public to beware of strangers approaching in parking lots this season after a scam took a person for thousands of dollars.

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Enfield officials find way to offset electric bills

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — Low income residents of Enfield are getting some help with their utilities bill thanks to a new plan conjured up by town officials.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Today in History: Wednesday, December 18, 2013

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 352nd day of 2013. There are 14 days left in the year.

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HCC will host Back-to-Work Program in January

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Through a $120,000 grant from the North Carolina Community College System, Halifax Community College will provide more than 100 qualified residents with targeted, short-term training. Trainin

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Poster nod at Weldon Middle School

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Weldon Middle School fifth grader Asia Scott, center, received Honorable Mention for the North Carolina State Boards Association School Poster Contest.

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Lake Gaston Ladies Club offers support

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Lake Gaston Ladies Club places outreach jars on tables at each Club meeting. Members contribute any amount to these jars.

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City nixes theater debt refinancing plan

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png There will be no refinancing of the debt on The Royal Palace Theatre — at least for now.

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Valerie Annette Solomon

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Valerie Annette Solomon is the daughter Eloise and Henry Harris. Originally from Reform, Ala. She was the oldest of six children. She said she enjoyed being in a big family because she got to bully he

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New Solar farm giving boost to Scotland Neck

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png SCOTLAND NECK — One farm in Scotland Neck is growing a new crop and it’s proving to be a great asset in bettering the community as well.

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Thousands of swans making Scotland Neck home this winter

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png SCOTLAND NECK — Just outside Scotland Neck, in the fields off Highway 258, there are many more than seven swans swimming in the farm ponds and lakes near the Roanoke River.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Three sought in obtaining property by false pretence; one arrested

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Antione Pierre Pierce, 39 of Roanoke Rapids and Charmain Perry, 35, of Gaston. Pierce has been charged with five counts of Obtaining Property by False prete

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Northampton County's Kelly Vann wins

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The annual meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation was held Dec. 8-10 at the Sheraton Four Seasons and Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro.

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Roanoke Rapids Ryan Ricks up for scholarship

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Ryan Ricks, son of James Wesley and Ruby Ricks of 105 Live Oak Place in Roanoke Rapids, has been nominated to compete for the full-tuition scholarships at Campbell University. As a Presidential Schola

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Today in History: Tuesday, December 17, 2013

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New business owner aims to cater to local meat lovers

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Call to hunters to help with missing cases

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png GARYSBURG — Hunters could hold the key to finding clues in the ongoing investigations into two missing Northampton County men.

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Santa makes a splash

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center held its “Swim with Santa” program on Saturday afternoon in an effort to keep children active and healthy during winter months. As part of the festivities, kids were

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Exceptional Fudge takes students on the road

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Some students at Belmont Elementary School are proving entrepreneurship can come at a young age as they’re learning and earning funds for their class with their own homemade Exceptional Fudge business

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New perspective

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — As a young person, Chester Williams said he couldn’t wait to leave his home in Enfield and head out into the world.

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Looking Back: Sunday, December 15

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 349th day of 2013. There are 17 days left in the year.

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, December 15

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Fabio, a 2-and-a-half-month old Boxer mix, is up for adoption at Rainbow Animal Rescue. He is house and crate trained, and uses the doggie door — a dog genius!

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A good ol’ fashioned Christmas

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The way Christmas was celebrated in the past might very well have helped lead the United States from its colonial history into present-day freedom and liberty. At least that’s one of the mes

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No Scrooges here

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Valley residents aren’t waiting on St. Nick to come to town on Dec. 24. Instead, they’re taking Christmas into their own hands thanks to a toy drive effort started by Tracy Story, owner of Dis

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SHARP Award

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Students wear pink

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HCC holds Interview Day

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Above and beyond

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids native Curtis Anderson admits he wasn’t always the best person in the world.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Holmes nets prestigious title

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png CONWAY —Northampton County Schools is celebrating one of its own, as art teacher Rhonda Holmes was declared District 6 Teacher of the Year on Friday.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Roanoke Rapids man faces drug charges after traffic stop

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids man is facing drug charges after he was pulled over by Halifax County deputies.

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Getting Grinched

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Suess has become a Christmas tradition as a favorite story to read and tell to children around the world. On Thursday, area children, parents, and gra

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Good hearts

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png JACKSON — Some underprivileged kids in Northampton County will have a merry Christmas thanks in part to the generosity of those working to protect them.

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Walmart card scam hits Northampton County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HENRICO — Area resident Bruce Parizo is no stranger to scam solicitations.

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Remembering Mandela

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png TILLERY — Millions of people across the world paused in reflection on the life and times of Nelson Mandela since he passed away on Dec. 5, but Tillery resident Evangeline Grant-Briley holds her own pe

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Check scam nets one arrest; three sought

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Police are looking for three suspects and have arrested one in connection with a check forgery scam which netted thousands of dollars from Roanoke Valley businesses.

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Pumpkin patch in the school yard

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Faith: Friday, December 13

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Looking Back: Friday, December 13

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 347th day of 2013. There are 19 days left in the year.

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1 arrest and another pending in Oasis thefts in Halifax

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png One arrest has been made and another is pending in a thefts at the Oasis gas station in Halifax.

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Enfield man faces charges for stolen firearms

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Stolen guns leads to multiple charges for an Enfield man.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Protective order service leads to drug, firearm, cyberstalking charges

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png An alert deputy in Halifax County turned the service of a protective order into drug charges Tuesday.

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Stiffer penalties for meth offenses aid police

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png New laws recently going into effect in North Carolina mean tougher penalties for certain offenses related to methamphetamine manufacturing or possession.

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2 honored for service, training in Halifax Co

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp was pleased to announce two of his investigators — Det. Lt. Joseph Sealey Jr. and Det. Sgt. Herbert Lee Williams — have been awarded the Advanced Deputy Professional L

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Santa’s helpers

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png More than 1,000 less fortunate children in Halifax County will have Christmas this year thanks to a partnership between the The Marine Corps League in Rocky Mount, the Halifax County Department of Soc

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Standing strong

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids resident Greg Shaffer has always prided himself on being a hard worker. He got his first job when he was a teenager.

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Fraternity partners with Chick-fil-A

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95th birthday celebration

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Looking Back: Thursday, December 12

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 346th day of 2013. There are 20 days left in the year.

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Students complete Halifax Community College Certified Nurse Aide course

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Students bring Christmas cheer to troops

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‘Peace on Earth’ recital

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Get To Know ... Della Johnson

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Gaston resident Della Johnson works as an administrative assistant for the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, where she has been for nine years. She was born and raised in Gaston, graduated from Gas

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New youth organization planning January meeting

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local residents Joe Long, Scott Joyner and John Maddrey recently attended the Inaugural Leadership Convention in Nashville, Tenn., in regards to forming a local Trail Life USA program in the Roanoke V

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The new winter wonderland

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png SCOTLAND NECK — Visitors of Sylvan Heights Bird Park will have even more opportunities to see exotic birds year round thanks to a gift from a Rocky Mount-based organization.

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Historic town set to celebrate Christmas

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — One of the most historic towns in the nation will open its doors to celebrate heritage and an old-fashioned holiday this weekend.

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Weldon Chargers cheerleaders collect toys, help spread spirit

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Looking Back: Wednesday, December 11

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 345th day of 2013. There are 21 days left in the year.

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Honor Roll

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The following is the first six weeks honor rolls for Halifax County Schools:

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Families bound by missing women

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Balloon release set for Saturday

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Northampton law enforcement looking for armed robbery suspects

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png SEABOARD — Police are looking for help tracking down two men who robbed a couple at gunpoint in Seaboard on Thursday.

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Rain fails to seriously dampen parade

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Sunday’s rainfall in Roanoke Rapids may have shortened the city’s Christmas parade, but it didn’t stop area residents from having a good time.

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

Arrest made in years-old break-ins

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Police have made an arrest in a series of business break-ins going back to 2010.

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Scam hits Northampton County

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A letter promising millions in winnings is more than likely a scam.

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

Biker club reclaiming their community

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — An Enfield club is working hard in the community to show bikers can do a lot of good to make their community better.

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County projects focus of commissioners’ retreat

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Project needs for Halifax County could end up all wrapped together in one big loan voters would have the option of approving.

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Honor Roll

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The following is the first nine weeks honor roll for Roanoke Rapids High School:

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Looking Back: Tuesday, December 10

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 344th day of 2013. There are 22 days left in the year.

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Loss of a hero

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Valley Veterans Museum will say goodbye to its founder in a special ceremony Jan. 6.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Natasha Capehart

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Natasha Capehart, 36, is a native of Halifax and 1996 graduate of Southeast Halifax High School. After graduation, Capehart attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Green

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Looking Back: Sunday, December 8

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, December 8

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Merlin is up for adoption at Rainbow Animal Rescue. He is about 7 years old, is neutered and weighs around 15-18 pounds.

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AMVETS Post 101 plans Christmas open house for Saturday

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National Association of University Women Handbags of Love

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Five arrests made in sex offender registry campaign

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office arrested five men in three days last week for not complying with sex offender registry requirements.

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Enfield man earns prestigious honor from governor

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A man seeking Halifax County’s top law enforcement position has been tapped by North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory to help make schools safer.

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Law cracking down on child abuse, disappearance cases

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A famous murder case in Florida has impacted laws in North Carolina.

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Insuring the future

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The potential for positive changes in community healthcare sparked Halifax Regional’s decision to merge with Novant Health, according to hospital officials.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Children enjoy sweetness of Weldon Christmas Parade

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — The bells rang out the Christmas cheer in Weldon on Saturday, as floats, bands, dignitaries and holiday well wishers meandered down Washington Street for the first town Christmas parade in at

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Remembering Pearl Harbor

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Roanoke Rapids resident Bill Thorpe Jr. hadn’t even been born yet on Dec. 7, 1941, but he will always have strong connections to Pearl Harbor.

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Man accused of statutory rape

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A Roanoke Rapids man is behind bars today, accused of statutory rape.

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Weldon eager to start the holiday season

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — The people of Weldon are gearing up and excited for the Town’s first Christmas parade in a decade on Saturday.

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Lighting the season

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids High School Chorus, under the direction of Denise Hackenburg, right, performed a selection of traditional Christmas carols following the tree lighting ceremony at Veterans Memorial

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No place like home

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Christopher Mallory and the Chosen Vessels have performed all over the country, but Halifax County is by far the most special to the gospel group.

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ESPN Radio, other programs, moved to WSMY

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — Listeners who were worried the recent acquisition of WCBT 1230AM by Johnson Broadcast Ventures would cause them to lose some of their favorite programs can breath easy.

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Faith: Friday, December 6

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Looking Back: Friday, December 6

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 340th day of 2013. There are 26 days left in the year.

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Oak Grove Baptist Church serves Thanksgiving dinner

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Halifax Regional, Novant Health announce intent to merge

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Halifax Regional and Novant Health officials announced today that the two organizations intend to merge after a formal process led by the Halifax Regional Board to select a strategic partner. Followin

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Get your letter to Santa published

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Area children who want to make sure Santa Claus knows what they want for Christmas are in luck.

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Fire claims home in Roanoke Rapids

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png A house fire gutted a home on Ivey Street in the early morning hours Wednesday, but fortunately the homeowner is safe.

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Be smart this holiday season, police say

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png It is time for area residents to be proactive about preventing a grinch from ruining Christmas, said Capt. Andy Jackson of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department. First he said local business clerks sho

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Audit says Halifax County’s finances in good shape

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Marcia Spivey, of Martin, Starnes and Associates, had glowing things to say about Halifax County’s Finance Department during Monday’s annual audit report presented to the Halifax County Boar

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Stacey’s Child Care enjoys farm visit

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Baker is Eagle Scout

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Norman recognized by Garner Town Council

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Garner Town Council at its Nov. 19 meeting recognized Garner Police Department crime analyst Lauren Norman for becoming a certified law enforcement analyst through the International Association of Cri

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Symphony brings Holiday Pops to HCC Dec. 17

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Halifax County Health Department becomes certified

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Looking Back: Thursday, December 5

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 339th day of 2013. There are 27 days left in the year.

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Drug awareness activities held at area schools

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D is for Doughnuts

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Jingle Bell Rock

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade has closed registration and is all set to go for this weekend, according to officials.

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More details needed for missing Roanoke Rapids woman

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to search for information about a missing person. Capt. Rich Somogyi stated via press release investigators are looking for more details in

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New standards

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — State School Superintendent June Atkinson told hundreds of Roanoke Valley residents at Halifax Community College in Weldon Tuesday state officials are striving to continue improving education

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Harvey shares different view during Summit

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — It took a lot of effort to bring state and district boards of education together on stage at The Centre Tuesday, and while messages at the Summit were generally positive and hopeful, there we

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest again

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png WELDON — A traffic stop Monday night in Weldon led to a drug arrest.

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Arrest, warrants obtained during saturated patrol

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — A saturated patrol this week in Halifax County led to an arrest and warrants in Enfield.

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Get to Know: Magen Medlin

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Magen Medlin, 21, is a native of Roanoke Rapids. She is a 2010 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School, where she achieved Most Valuable Player in cross country and swimming her junior and senior years

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Making her selection

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Fifth-grade teacher Jessica Sullivan chooses books for her class on Monday as part of the Scholastic Book Fair going on this week at KIPP Gaston College Preparatory School.

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Tribe ordered to pay up taxes

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — Halifax County Commissioners informed the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe on Monday it’s time to pay the taxes.

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Enfield gearing up for annual holiday event

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — The people of Enfield are decking the halls and the streets for their third annual Enfield Colonial Christmas starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Northampton LIEAP program under way

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Low Income Energy Assistance Program began Monday. All eligible households must make an application for LIEAP Heating Assistance.

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Acreage reporting dates announced

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Looking Back: Wednesday, December 4

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 338th day of 2013. There are 28 days left in the year.

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‘Elle’ to lead Littleton parade

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Chowan University inducts seven into its honor society

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png MURFREESBORO — During a special ceremony on Nov. 13 in Vaughan Auditorium, Chowan University inducted seven new members into the history honor society Phi Alpha Theta.

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Commissioners contentious over districts’ partnership

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png HALIFAX — What was meant to be a partnership between two school systems became an object of contention for Halifax County Board of Commissioners on Monday.

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State Superintendent tours city schools

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Manning Elementary School third-grade teacher Pam Moseley received a big surprise Monday afternoon when State Superintendent June Atkinson walked into her math class.

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Looking Back: Tuesday, December 3

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 337th day of 2013. There are 29 days left in the year.

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HCC Turkey Trot

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Looking Back: Sunday, December 1

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Today is the 335th day of 2013. There are 31 days left in the year.

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Chowan University inducts 23 into honor society

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Pet of the Week: Sunday, December 1

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Cooper is up for adoption at Rainbow Animal Rescue. He is a 1 to 2 year old boxer/hound mix.

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Phi Theta Kappa members inducted

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Southern Bank donation

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Wrenn honored at Rosemary United

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Flag Certificate awarded

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Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary 2013 fundraiser finish

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary members wrapped up its Yard and Bake Sale fundraisers on Nov. 2.

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Meherrin River Arts Council announces its 2014 concert series

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png EMPORIA, Va. —The Meherrin River Arts Council has announced their 36th annual concert series. Concertgoers will find a season that spans a number of musical genres and brings four shows to the area.

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Conway man held in deputy assault

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png CONWAY — A Conway man is being held after police say he kicked a deputy trying to serve a warrant for his arrest.

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Small business event success on Avenue

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Local retailers in the Roanoke Valley attempted to uptick sales this holiday season by participating in Small Business Saturday, including merchants on Roanoke Avenue. The local attempt was deemed a s

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Campaign begins to upgrade cinema

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Community support will be the key to a newer, modernized movie theater in Roanoke Rapids, a pair of business owners say.

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Enfield drives home positive image for youth during annual parade

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png ENFIELD — The Town of Enfield put on a big show Saturday for people around the Roanoke Valley, and many longtime residents say it’s a great thing for people to see.

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Get to know ... Crystal Mason-Dickens

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Crystal Mason-Dickens, 30, is a Qualified Mental Health Professional with Community Mental Health Hope First LLC in Emporia, Va. She has worked at Community Mental Health First LLC for seven years. A

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