Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

RICH SQUARE — The alleged female accomplice in a Dec. 6 home invasion turned herself in Sunday night. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Residents in Lincoln Heights have partnered with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office to put an end to drug traffic in their community. Full Story »

JACKSON — Two and half year-old Landen Hill, of Roanoke Rapids, knew exactly who he wanted to see during the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. Full Story »

HALIFAX — The “Mystery Tour” landed in the Roanoke Valley last week and Saturday its some 30 members were among the hundreds who lined the sidewalks of Halifax eagerly awaiting the historic community’s annual Christmas Parade. Full Story »

HALIFAX — Halifax County Commissioners aren’t happy with the latest contract with Waste Industries, and they are considering partnering with Roanoke Rapids to build their own transfer station. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The financial picture for the Halifax County Board of Commissioners Friday set a somber note for the second half of the county’s budget year and the fashioning of a new revenue and expenditure plan. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Many laughs were shared aboard a small city bus traveling through town Friday morning. While there were moments of humor and congeniality, those aboard the bus were also involved in doing the very serious business of the people of Roanoke Rapids. Full Story »

JACKSON — On the second Friday of each month when Rebecca Bayse opens the J.W. Faison Senior Center, she usually finds people waiting — Not to see her, but for the monthly yard sale. Full Story »

SEABOARD — Christmas came a little early for the town of Seaboard Thursday night. Full Story »

JACKSON — Roof replacement is planned for the J.W. Faison Administration building in Northampton County. Full Story »

JACKSON — The results of the 2008-09 school year audit are in for Northampton County Board of Education. Full Story »

JACKSON — Preparations for testing in Northampton County include schedule changes. Full Story »

RICH SQUARE — The body of a man suspected in a brutal home invasion has been found in a wooded area near the residence while police continue to look for his alleged female accomplice. Full Story »

HALIFAX — Gene Arnold Hawkins has been indicted for first-degree murder in the February 2006 slaying of Roanoke Rapids businessman Shelby Salmon. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Concerned about lower than expected revenues, county officials are looking at what would happen if they needed to cut the county department and school budgets even more. Full Story »

WELDON — The Weldon Board of Commissioners has approved a settlement with Halifax County regarding unpaid fines and debt resulting from a faulty water meter. Full Story »

HALIFAX — Twenty-two-year-old Joshua Rouse will face the death penalty when he stands trial next year for the brutal murder of Sandy Denise Riedel. Full Story »

JACKSON — Northampton County Sheriff Wardie has seen a slight decrease in crime in the county during the past year. “When you look at crime across the county, it has held stable,” he said. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — “That contaminated property needs to go, while they want it,” said Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board Member Dot Greene. Full Story »

The 2009 Christmas For Kids Consignment event at Becker Village Mall opens its doors again today from 4-9 p.m. Full Story »

JACKSON — The Christmas holidays come marching through Northampton County’s county seat Saturday with the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Action will be delayed on the city’s partnership with the Roanoke Avenue Business Alliance (RABA). Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District turned it’s focus to organizing Tuesday night swearing in new board members, choosing a chairperson and vice chair, and deciding to wait on dealing with the open position left by Emery Doughtie’s resignation. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — A letter is in the mail to Angel’s Closet, from the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, putting the charity on notice it will have to vacate the former Medlin School. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — A new day dawned in the gloom of a rainy night for Roanoke Rapids City Council Tuesday with the welcoming of a new mayor and two new council members. Full Story »