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Theater theft arrest & sex offender caught off limits
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Roanoke Rapids Police Department has made two arrests, one in connection with a $25,000 keyboard theft from the Roanoke Rapids Theatre.
Friday, March 12, 2010 3:45 PM EST
Weldon BOE ‘retreats’ for student proficiency
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Budget projections, real estate issues, but most importantly the educational needs of students were top of the talk during the Weldon Board of Education’s retreat Thursday.
Friday, March 12, 2010 3:45 PM EST
Spirit Stick returns to the Roanoke Valley
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WELDON — It was a day of celebration at Halifax Community College (HCC) for students, faculty and staff Thursday.
Friday, March 12, 2010 3:45 PM EST
Willis Hare students celebrate reading
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PENDLETON — A cat wearing a hat paid a visit in the name of reading at Willis Hare Elementary.
Friday, March 12, 2010 3:45 PM EST
Family of murdered woman continues to seek justice
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Maurice Shearin remembers May 16, 1983, as a day that changed everything in her life. She worked in an insurance office then, and she was expecting to see her daughter Susan Shearin Clary that morning.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST
Main Street hits pothole in council vote
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The City Council’s rejection of a direct partnership with the day-to-day operations of the Main Street Program is still on many minds, but nearly everyone agrees — it’s time to move on and forward.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST
Enfield crime roundup: Attempted murder on the street, assault in local club
All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ENFIELD — Enfield Police Chief Jack Smith said it’s important to work through conflict, but if you feel like you’re going to hurt someone, or afraid someone is going to hurt you, call the police department and get help.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 4:16 PM EST
Commissioners table hydrilla payment
HALIFAX — The issue of noxious weed control on Lake Gaston will not get anymore monetary support from Halifax County Commissioners right now.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST
Citizen’s complaint leads to drug arrest
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HALIFAX — Citizen’s complaints to Crimestoppers has led to the arrest of Laresha Donnese Williams, of Scotland Neck, Wednesday according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chuck Hasty.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST
More funds for DSS in Northampton County?
JACKSON — Some minor confusion during the discussion of the new Department of Social Services (DSS) facility led to a failed motion of 3-2 on downsizing the project.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:20 PM EST
City Council kills RABA partnership
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Roanoke Rapids City Council killed a proposed plan that would have placed the Main Street director on the city payroll as a temporary city employee Tuesday night during their regular meeting at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall in Roanoke Rapids.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST
Cleanup kick starts hope to
provide positive outlet in Woodland
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WOODLAND — A non-profit made of Woodland residents and others is working hard to get a youth program up and running here.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST
Northampton narrows field for spending $2 million
JACKSON — Northampton County has moved even closer to spending $2 million from the Golden LEAF’s Community Assistance Initiative.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST
Mayor moves to make a difference in Weldon
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WELDON — Weldon Mayor Julia Meacham has continued moving forward on renovations inside Town Hall in an effort to clean up the town’s appearance. She says starting from inside Town Hall sets an example for the rest of the town.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST
Halifax Sheriffs make larceny arrest
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HALIFAX — A lengthy investigation into a missing firearm has led the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to an arrest in the case.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST
City council officially informed of missed theater payments
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids City Manager Paul Sabiston officially informed City Council about L&M Hospitality LLC’s missed payments on their lease of the Roanoke Rapids Theatre Tuesday during their regular monthly meeting at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall Tuesday night in Roanoke Rapids.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST
Layoffs or tax increase? ‘Pick your poison’
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Lafayette Gatling’s L&M Hospitality RR LLC., has not made its February and March payments for the lease-purchase of The Roanoke Rapids Theatre. The city is owed $196,406.98.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:14 PM EST
Weldon moves forward on cleanup
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WELDON — Former Mayor of Weldon Johnny Draper received a prestigious award for his service and the Town Board of Commissioners took steps to improve the town’s appearance by moving forward on demolishing a building on Second Street at their regular monthly meeting Monday night at the Town Hall in Weldon.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:14 PM EST
Gag order issued in case of missing Scotland Neck woman
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SCOTLAND NECK — Judge Alma Hinton issued a gag order on everyone involved in the investigation of missing Scotland Neck woman Jelesa Reynolds.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:14 PM EST
Gatling misses February payment
Current bill for theater: $196,406.98
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Entrepreneur Lafayette Gatling and his company, L&M Hospitality RR LLC, are late in making the February payment to the city for the purchase of The Roanoke Rapid Theatre.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:50 PM ESTJACKSON — Allegations of harassment and a poor working environment at Northampton County High School-East are in error according to a report on a two-day investigation by the school district’s attorneys.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:44 PM EST
Helping Valley families get, stay healthy
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — “I’m glad I stopped,” Bridgett Carrington said of her decision to make a stop when driving by the Becker Village Mall Saturday.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:44 PM EST
Local female veteran to be honored
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A Valley veteran will be honored tomorrow for dedication, duty and service to our nation, during the Dallas Jones Roanoke Valley Veterans Center‘s monthly Honor Ceremony.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:44 PM EST
Reward offered for missing Scotland Neck woman
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SCOTLAND NECK — A $500 reward is now being offered by the Scotland Neck Police Department for information leading to the whereabouts of 18-year old Jelesa Reynolds, of Clarkville Drive, according to Chief Joe Williams.
Friday, March 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST
Lincoln Heights residents oppose waste transfer station
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — While the Roanoke Rapids city government moves forward on the idea of building a city-owned waste transfer station, some local residents are voicing concerns over the facility.
Friday, March 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST
Arrest made in school copper theft
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HALIFAX — A local school is missing some metal parts as an investigation leads to the location of the pieces and a suspect.
Friday, March 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST
Difficult decision in Woodland
WOODLAND — A difficult decision was on the table at the monthly Woodland Town Board Meeting Thursday evening.
Friday, March 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST
One arrest, one on the run after break-in at Chaloner Middle School
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — A school break-in leads to additional charges for two local men, one is still on the run and the other was out on bond for area bank robberies.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST
Perdue: Likes changes in Halifax Schools
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Master training sessions, professional development and a blossoming partnership with the Department of Public Instruction seem to be paying off for Halifax County Schools, at least in the eyes of N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST
Prostitution sting ‘A start,’ resident says
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WELDON — Carolyn Tyler had enough. She’d been living in her residence for two years, watching the traffic coming and going at a house she alleges deals in prostitution and drugs. She complained to the police; she complained to her neighbors; she complained to the people living in the house. She complained to the media.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:12 PM EST |
Roger Bell
The Daily Herald Staff Writer
Citizen complaints lead to undercover patrols
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WELDON — Complaints from citizens concerning the area of Elm and Green Streets, near Weldon, have brought attention to undercover operations by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:54 PM EST
Jury recommends death for Roanoke Rapids woman in fortuneteller killings
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California jury recommended the death penalty Tuesday for a Roanoke Rapids woman convicted of murdering a Vietnamese fortuneteller and her 23-year-old daughter.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:54 PM EST
City council visits Main Street issue, again
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids City Council discussed the issue of the Roanoke Avenue Business Alliance’s Main Street director again at its March work session Tuesday night at City Hall. As has been the case in the other instances, Council took no action on the matter. It seems the group may vote on the issue next Tuesday at its regular meeting at Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:54 PM EST
Move to make city council more transparent
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids City Council took action to move public comment to a position sooner in the meetings starting at next week’s regular meeting. Council also put to rest the issue of housing and raising chickens within city limits.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:51 PM EST
City police arrest suspect in burglaries
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids Police have arrested a young man they believe to be responsible for a series of larcenies in the city.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:51 PM EST
