JACKSON — Northampton County Sheriff Wardie Vincent said he is fed up with pranksters calling in bomb threats to Northampton County High School-West and KIPP Pride High. “We will not tolerate this kind of behavior,” said Vincent. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — A 74-year-old Charter Communications customer had his wallet stolen, allegedly by another customer, in the parking lot around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Jeff Hinton. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Pam Porch said she almost didn’t come, as she sat down in the conference room at The Daily Herald. She was embarrassed to ask for help, but didn’t know what else to do. Full Story »
WELDON — A group of Valley citizens gathered in Weldon to meet Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Kenneth Lewis. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Martin LaRosa Daniels, 54, of Roanoke Rapids, departed this life Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Halifax Regional Medical Center. Full Story »
WOODLAND — Michael A. Duhadaway’s interest in law enforcement led to his swearing in Thursday night as a part-time police officer in Woodland. Full Story »
WINNSBORO, S.C. — Mr. Simon L. Futrell passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Full Story »
JACKSON — Northampton County Commissioners approved a proclamation honoring longtime Seaboard Mayor Melvin F. Broadnax at their meeting Monday morning. “This is recognition of a true public servant,” said County Manager Wayne Jenkins. Full Story »
HALIFAX — Halifax County Commissioners had plenty to keep them busy at their Nov. 5 meeting. Three public hearings concerning economic development lend hope to possible economic improvements for Halifax County. Commissioners commended Economic Development Executive Director Cathy Scott for moving toward land conveyances to businesses which will bring more than 500 jobs to the Valley. Full Story »
JACKSON — During the day Thursday, 323 people passed through the doors of the Northampton Cultural and Wellness Center for a chance to turn in a resume or fill out a job application at Job Fair 2009. Full Story »
JACKSON — After being out of work for a year and six months, Andre Long of Rich Square was looking at any type of job at Job Fair 2009 Thursday in the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — If you live in the Roanoke Valley and North Carolina and you’ve been waiting for just the right time to pick up those new energy efficient appliances for your home, maybe the time has come. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids High School students Jessica Robinson, Ashton Jordan and Jaime Pearcey, as part of their membership in DECA, thought putting on a demonstration illustrating the dangers of driving while texting would be a good idea. Their faculty advisor, Jan Tugwell, phoned a Roanoke Rapids High School graduate at the State Police Highway Patrol and the idea came to fruition. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Union Mission on Roanoke Avenue has been taking care of the homeless in this area since 1951. Now the Mission’s acting director, the Rev. LaCount Anderson, is asking the community to help take care of the Mission. Full Story »
WELDON — Kenisha Conyers, of Enfield, said she has been doing hair all of her life. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The voters left little doubt to their preferences and state of mind Tuesday electing Emery Doughtie mayor by a three-to-one margin over incumbent Drewery Beale. Full Story »
Here are the election results from around the Roanoke Valley. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Suetta Scarbrough won big over incumbent Ed Deese Tuesday to complete the challengers’ sweep of incumbents in the city’s municipal elections. Scarbrough won by a large margin, taking 75 percent of the vote. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Former Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Greg Lawson defeated incumbent City Councilman Jon Baker Tuesday to become the new council representative for District 2. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Voters casting ballots in the Roanoke Rapids municipal elections Tuesday arrived at their decisions based on a variety of issues. Of course, The Roanoke Rapids Theatre figured prominently for some, but many had other concerns as well. Full Story »
WELDON — The first female mayor of Weldon is up for the challenge. “I am humbled that people would support and entrust me to be their mayor,” Julia Meacham said. “They have given me the opportunity to help take Weldon to a higher level and to do things for citizens and progress forward.” Full Story »
HALIFAX — It was a rough night for incumbents as ballots in the 2009 municipal elections. In Roanoke Rapids, Emery Doughtie, Greg Lawson and Suetta Scarborough took seemingly easy 3-1 victories over a trio of incumbents — Mayor Drewery Beale and council members Jon Baker and Ed Deese. Full Story »
Sunny skies greeted voters Tuesday morning as the polls opened and the fate of dozens of municipal offices was set to be decided. The election is expected to set the path for the next few years in local government. Full Story »
ROANOKE RAPIDS — City Council received the results of a police department salary study conducted by City Manager Paul Sabiston’s office Monday evening at its monthly work session. The study was requested by Councilman Jon Baker. Full Story »
HALIFAX — Bringing hundreds of new jobs to the area, helping two companies open facilities and ensuring longtime business matures were the major steps taken at the Halifax County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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