Valley


Roanoke Rapids to host Eastern Open Qualifier for the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship

The largest disc-dog competition series in the world is coming to Roanoke Rapids, according to the Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau announces .

Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:30 PM EST


Valley senior update

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Seniors around the Valley recently took time out to catch up and socialize with club members.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST


Commissioners grant memorial march Monday

WOODLAND — Officials from the town of Woodland approved a request for a citizen to have a memorial march.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST


Littleton looks for water leaks, Town Hall gets rehab

LITTLETON — You may kind of expect to lose a little water here and there in a system supplying a whole town, but more than 3 million gallons?

Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST


New law effects younger boaters

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Make sure you are ready to hit the water legally this season.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:14 PM EST


This year Roanoke Valley Idol to benefit Trinity Nicole Pulley

ROANOKE RAPID — Time for entertainment to help a good cause, as The Fifth Annual Roanoke Valley Idol contest takes place tomorrow, March 6, to benefit 4-month old Trinity Nicole Pulley. She is in need of an intestinal transplant.

Friday, March 5, 2010 12:09 PM EST


Harlem Ambassadors take court to help Habitat

JACKSON — Elton Stephens is looking forward to being one of The Habitat Hoopsters on Friday, March 12.

Friday, March 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST


Pinewood Derby results

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Seventy-nine boys from eight Cub Scout Packs participated in the Tri-County District Pinewood Derby Saturday, Feb. 27,  in the Becker Village Mall  in Roanoke Rapids. The Tri-County District covers Halifax, Northampton and Hertford counties. Here are the final results:

Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST


Roanoke Rapids mayor proclaims MS Awareness Week

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Helping patients with MS feel less alone and continued support of finding a cure is why our city’s leader has stepped up with a new proclamation.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST

Education


Northampton BOE prepares to plead their case for a new high school

JACKSON — Discussion for the proposed centrally located high school will be before the Northampton commissioners Monday at a work session to be held at 11 a.m.  in the  commissoners’ board room, before their regular scheduled meeting later at 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:30 PM EST


More education opportunities at HCC

WELDON — Several continuing education classes are offered at three Halifax Community College’s Satellite Centers in Enfield, Littleton and Scotland Neck.

Friday, March 12, 2010 3:45 PM EST


Feasibility study confusion sparks little concern

HALIFAX — Despite confusion over exactly what the Halifax County School Board intended, the decision to conduct a feasibility study before any future school closings has the tentative support of the leadership of two key community groups demanding more public input.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST


‘Weather’ or not finances are a concern at HCC

WELDON — Even though warmer temperatures are now coming around, a cold snap had Halifax Community College concerned about finances.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:44 PM EST


State school board sings praises for Halifax Schools

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The chairman of the State Board of Education added his accolades to state praise for the changes and new attitude in the Halifax County School District.

Friday, March 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST


Belmont Elementary 4th graders go green

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Making moves to enrich the environment and their education is what some 4th graders at Belmont Elementary School in Roanoke Rapids have been up to lately.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST
 
 

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