Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

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 »

SEABOARD — In a full town hall with his wife, Sherrill, and youngest daughter Brianna by his side, Bobie Moss was sworn in as the new mayor of Seaboard Tuesday night. Full Story »

HALIFAX — There was considerable nervousness at Central Office for the Halifax County School District Monday. People waited impatiently for board members to come out of closed session and into an open meeting. The recommendation for the superintendent’s post was on the agenda and while most were hopeful they had an idea of who it might be, few knew for certain. Full Story »

RICH SQUARE — A man was airlifted to Pitt Memorial Hospital Sunday night after a deadly home invasion outside of Rich Square. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Dozens of area veterans and local dignitaries gathered at the Becker Village Mall Monday. They came to remember Pearl Harbor and to honor two local survivors of the attack as well as share memories of another survivor, the late Jesse Harvell of Weldon, who passed away Dec. 10, 2008. Full Story »

JACKSON — The Northampton County Board of Commissioners selected new leadership Monday. Vice chairwoman Fannie Greene was elected chairwoman for 2010 and Commissioner Rev. James Hester was elected vice chairman. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — As darkness fell on the Roanoke Valley Friday, Roanoke Rapids police officers with help from three other departments scoured the city for a bank robber. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Wednesday, Dec. 9, will mark a significant change for the city of Roanoke Rapids. The sun will rise for the first time in 50 years over a city not being served in some official capacity by Drewery Beale. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — After winning the Roanoke Rapids mayoral race by a convincing margin, Emery Doughtie knows there’s plenty of work to be done. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Many folks braved the cold and wet weather Saturday morning to help the Boys & Girls Club of Halifax County and themselves with a great breakfast. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Scott Mason is the Tar Heel Traveler for Raleigh’s WRAL-TV. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The “Christmas For The Kids” Consignment Shop opened at Becker Village Mall this weekend with lots of beautiful gifts and clothing, just in time for the holidays. All proceeds from the sale benefit the “Christmas for the Kids” program sponsored by the Roanoke Rapids Police Club. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The weather outside was frightful, but people inside the Roanoke Canal Museum said everything was delightful at Saturday’s third annual Christmas on the Canal celebration. Full Story »

HALIFAX COUNTY — Three suspects in a home invasion early this morning are in custody at the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — For the past three or four days, Jean Rook of Roanoke Rapids has been patiently waiting for a special consignment sale at Becker Village Mall this weekend. Full Story »

Roger Bell The Daily Herald Staff Writer ROANOKE RAPIDS — A Roanoke Rapids police officer injured in a horrific single-car accident in the early morning hours of Dec. 3 is apparently beginning what could be a lengthy recovery. Full Story »

JACKSON — Rema said Thursday’s USDA commodities distribution was a blessing for her family. Full Story »

LASKER — As former Dallas Cowboy linebacker D.D. Lewis talked to high school students at Northeast Academy Wednesday morning, he said he hoped they would learn from his experiences and not make the mistakes he did. Full Story »

LAKE GASTON — North Carolina health officials have not lifted or amended an advisory on eating Lake Gaston fish; they still advise pregnant women and anyone with potential reactions to mercury to avoid consuming walleye and largemouth bass from the lake. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The city is negotiating a new payment plan with the Bank of America to help ease the cash flow demands on Lafayette Gatling’s efforts to purchase the Roanoke Rapids Theatre. Full Story »

HALIFAX — The man who bolted from a Halifax County courtroom Tuesday and led police on a two-county chase involving five law enforcement agenices will be back in court today. Full Story »

HALIFAX — The board cannot make a determination in the Scotland Neck mayoral race, Halifax County Board of Elections Chair Mitchell Robinson said Tuesday. Full Story »

ROANOKE RAPIDS — City police are seeking information leading to the arrest of a green-skinned, furry man they believe plans to steal Christmas. Aside from this, everyone is hoping for a lively and smooth Christmas parade in Roanoke Rapids Sunday, Dec. 6. Full Story »

SCOTLAND NECK — If you wanted to give your true love the perfect Christmas based on the carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” there is a local place where you can do so. Full Story »