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22 subpoenas to be issued in vote probe
HALIFAX — Twenty-two subpoenas will be issued for witnesses at a Dec. 1 hearing to protest the results in the Nov. 3 Scotland Neck town election.
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Northampton County: Progress noted, tight money a challenge
ROANOKE RAPIDS — During their annual daylong retreat Friday, members of the Northampton County Board of Commissioners revisited the goals they set for themselves, evaluating their success and fine tuning their approach.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:14 PM EST
City purse snatching suspects wanted
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Two incidents on Roanoke Avenue this weekend have police on alert.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:14 PM EST |
SEABOARD — Dignitaries from across the Roanoke Valley as well as citizens of Seaboard turned out to wish a happy retirement to Mayor Dr. Melvin F. Broadnax on Saturday at the Lion’s Club in Seaboard. Broadnax has been Mayor since 1988.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:14 PM EST
Unregistered sex offender arrested in Roanoke Rapids
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — A convicted sex offender who allegedly failed to register and was seen at a local school has been arrested.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
Two suspects sought for shoplifting
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Police are looking for two suspects wanted for ripping off electronic merchandise from Wal-Mart.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
State transportation secretary speaks to Valley
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Declaring a new positive approach, North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti came to Roanoke Rapids Friday to talk about local issues and statewide challenges with members of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
Special delivery: Love, food in a box
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — The United States Postal Service (USPS) wants everyone to know they have postal boxes available to ship anything you wish to your loved ones, as long as it’s under 70 pounds, for one flat rate.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
Scotland Neck election hearing set
HALIFAX — Questions about the legitimacy of some votes in the Nov. 3 Scotland Neck town elections may be decided at a Halifax County Board of Elections hearing Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
Sending holiday cheer, a bit of home to troops overseas
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JACKSON — Northampton County Department of Social Services wants American troops overseas to have a little taste of home this holiday season.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:39 AM EST
What to do with Garysburg Elementary School building?
GARYSBURG — Mertice Smith is very interested in what happens to Garysburg Elementary School.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:39 AM EST
Ten projects chosen for Golden Leaf
WELDON — Eight months of debate and consideration ended Wednesday night with 10 Halifax County projects totaling $3.45 million recommended for funding by the Golden Leaf Foundation. The dilemma facing the foundation’s board is it has only allotted $2 million to the county.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:39 AM EST
Health experts issue warnings about Lake Gaston fish
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — North Carolina and Virginia officials are urging Roanoke Valley residents to avoid consuming walleye and largemouth bass from Lake Gaston.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:11 PM EST
What to expect when shipping your holiday packages
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” so the song sings, but it can be difficult when getting hour holiday packages to your loved ones and friends.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:10 PM EST
Area children learn the Native American way
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — The sound of Native American chants filled the music trailer at Manning Elementary School Wednesday afternoon as music teacher Don West watched third graders perform the Native American Round Dance together. “This is a dance of friendship, the Round Dance,” he told them.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:10 PM EST
New cancer guidelines called ‘appalling’
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — New guidelines regarding mammography and self-examinations for breast cancer detection have stirred up controversy nationwide. While a government panel believes detection efforts may be delayed from current recommendations, local cancer survivors and educational specialists believe there was nothing wrong with the old ways of doing things and call the new approach “appalling.”
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST
20-year-old busted for exposure
ROANOKE RAPIDS — A man charged with indecent exposure in front of juveniles is in court today.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST
Littleton gets funding for new town hall digs
LITTLETON — The “little town with the big heart,” got some big news. Littleton found out it will soon receive money to renovate their new town hall.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST
Halifax commissioners approve funds for Main Street
HALIFAX — Roanoke Avenue Business Alliance President Kim Simpson heard some news she said blessed her heart Tuesday night at the Halifax County Commissioners meeting.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST
State gives back money it took
WELDON — The Halifax Community College board of trustees received some good news at their Tuesday meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST
Hearing to probe election ‘anomalies’
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HALIFAX — Formal hearings will be held into allegations of wrong-doing in the Scotland Neck town elections. The Halifax County Board of Elections decided to issue subpoenas and hold hearings during an emergency meeting Monday.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:29 PM EST |
Della Batts
The Daily Herald Staff Writer
Northampton County OKs new emergency vehicle
JACKSON — After much discussion, Northampton County Board of Commissioners approved a request for a new emergency management vehicle.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:29 PM EST
Prayer continues to open county meeting
JACKSON — Northampton County Commissioners voiced their disapproval Monday of a recent recommendation in Forsyth County about the use of prayer before meetings.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:29 PM EST
Honoring by flame our nation's banner
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — They did it to honor veterans, said Chapter President of the Halifax Resolves North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Ken Wilson, USAF (Ret.). Boy Scout Troop 146, AMVETS Post 32, AMVETS Post 101 and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NCSSAR sponsored their third United States Flag Retirement Ceremony this year, Saturday at Centennial Park with all the “Pomp and Circumstance,” befitting such an honorable undertaking.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM EST
Update: More information released as police seek bank robber
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — More information has been released in the description of the man who held up a Valley bank Thursday afternoon.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM EST
Protests filed in Scotland Neck elections
HALIFAX — Three protests to the Scotland Neck town election results offer multiple options — throw out the provisional ballots, hold a recount or start fresh with a new election. The objections to Nov. 3 elections were filed Friday afternoon with the Halifax County Board of Elections.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM EST
Wreaths honor America’s heroes
“Remember the fallen;
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM ESTGASTON — Sgt. Thomas Staton with the Gaston Police Department said thieves targeted a home off Highway 46 Wednesday.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM ESTROANOKE RAPIDS — Police are looking for at least two suspects wanted in a home burglary on Washington Street.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM EST
Wyche born to teach: Northampton Principal of the Year
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GASTON — Northampton West STEM High School Principal Felisha Wyche believes everyone has a calling in their life.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM EST
Northampton Wellness Fest helps inform, offers screenings
JACKSON — For the first time in her life, Linda Mulder of Conway was screened for kidney disease.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:59 AM EST
