Roanoke Rapids, United States (Local)
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By: Richard Holm
Prosecutors are opposing a request by former Halifax County Sheriff's Office Lt. John Bozard to have a felony assault charge against him dismissed, arguing that disputed facts surrounding the March 2024 shooting of James Melvin Lee Jr. should be decided by a jury rather than through a pretrial motion.
By: Richard Holm
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Roanoke Rapids City Council approved revisions to the city's fiscal year 2027 salary schedule Wednesday, allowing the police department to begin recruiting School Resource Officers as city and school officials work to address a long-term vacancy before students return to class later this month.
By: Richard Holm
WELDON — Seventy-four years after Sarah Keys Evans refused to surrender her seat on an interstate bus in Roanoke Rapids, her legacy and contributions to the civil rights movement were
By: Richard Holm
The City of Roanoke Rapids responded to comments circulating on social media that appear to have been made from an account bearing the name of Mayor Emery Doughtie's wife.
By: Richard Holm
With 895 aviation operations recorded in June and an estimated $42.17 million in annual economic output, Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Authority Chairman Ralph Johnson says the airport plays a larger role in the region than many people realize.
By: Richard Holm
Members of the Roanoke Rapids City Council issued a statement Monday condemning racism and discrimination following social media comments attributed to Mayor Emery Doughtie's wife that circulated online last week.
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The Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary raised more than $20,000 Saturday during its 21st annual raffle to support the department and its firefighters.
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Halifax County Schools Board of Education Chairman Charles Hedgepeth said Monday the board was “blindsided” after learning through social media that the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights had opened an investigation involving Halifax County Schools and William R. Davie Middle School.
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Lawrence Wiggins said Friday investigators are keeping “everything on the table” as they investigate the death of a 38-year-old man found deceased on Roanoke Avenue.
By: Richard Holm
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Ida M. Ivey Foundation continued its tradition of giving back Saturday, providing school supplies and a day of activities for children and families at the Chaloner Recreation Center.
