A Vass man died Sunday morning while riding a motorcycle on I-95 in the Gaston area, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. A preliminary investigation by Trooper J.J. Lynch shows that ...

He began his employment with the city of Roanoke Rapids on September 2, 2008, working with Public Works. On March 17, 2009, he transferred to the fire department, where he had the opportunity to work ...

The city may consider re-advertising demolition bids for the former B. Marks building located at 201–203 Roanoke Avenue. The estimated cost of the demolition is $500,000, City Manager Kelly Traynham ...

All schools in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District saw increases in achievement and academic proficiency during the 2025-2026 academic year, according to state testing data released Wednesday by ...

As a way of introduction, I am a former Northampton County resident now living in Johnston County. I lived in Northampton for almost 40 years. On to the subject of this letter. Data centers. I have ...

The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department will begin placing no-go signs at abandoned commercial buildings to warn firefighters of unsafe structures, Fire Chief Richard Cook told the city council Tuesday.

Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.12(b)(2) notice is hereby given that the Halifax County Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room on ...

Floyd Virginia native Country Sing-Songwriter Morgan Wade rolled her Love's Insane Tour into Roanoke Rapids Thursday night. Barnburner Promotions lined up Oklahoman Keyland (Kyle Ross) to open the ...

After a lot of thought, prayer, conversations, and taking a long, hard look at how our city government works, I have made the decision to shift gears in my campaign. Instead of seeking the office of ...

The following are the answers received this afternoon to questions rrspin submitted to county administration Tuesday ahead of that evening’s public information session on the Quiet Data Centers ...

The City Council of the City of Roanoke Rapids intends to enter into a lease(s) of the following city-owned property: “Boy Scout Hut” located on the East side of 7th and Madison Street, Halifax Co.

A Roanoke Rapids woman was charged Tuesday with allegedly forcing her child to lie during a forensic interview related to a July child abuse investigation. The warrant against Erica Barber charges ...