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Chaloner rec center takes hit during flooding
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon knew when there was flooding at Chaloner Middle School Saturday there had to be flooding at Chaloner Recreation Center. His fears were confirmed...
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Library software makes computer use easier
The Roanoke Rapids Public Library has installed new software that it hopes will make using its 13 public computers easier and easier to print from. The city received the software — PC reservation...
View ArticleCity responds to flood insurance misstatements
The city of Roanoke Rapids clarified misstatements made in media interviews with flood victims, including an interview published in rrspin.com, about the city advising them years ago to cancel flood...
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Two charged in Stack Powell Road B&E
Two men were arrested for a breaking and entering that occurred around the lunch hour on Stack Powell Road Wednesday. The victim was home at the time but was not harmed, according to Detective O.L....
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City investigation leads to county drug bust
A follow-up investigation by Roanoke Rapids police Wednesday led to an arrest by Halifax County narcotics agents after marijuana was discovered at a residence on Frank Road. Frank Road is located off...
View ArticleSerial numbers aid in property recovery
As the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate several break-ins that occurred last week, one thing that aids investigators is recording serial numbers. Serial numbers are registered...
View ArticleGovernor visiting city Friday
Governor Beverly Perdue will visit Roanoke Rapids City Hall Friday at 10:30 a.m. While it is clear she will talk about damage from Saturday’s flooding, city officials said this afternoon they weren’t...
View ArticleYou've Come a Long Way Baby: A pen just for you
First there were Virginia Slims and now, baby, you’ve really come a long way —you’ve got your own ink pen. Yes, Bic has introduced an ink pen, just for her, a slimmer, sleeker, and dare we say sexier...
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rrspin offering free classifieds through end of September
Now through the end of September rrspin.com is offering free classified ads. This service is being offered as a way to get readers used to what we feel is a very affordable and simple way to advertise...
View ArticlePerdue signs state disaster declaration
Governor Beverly Perdue today signed a document declaring Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County a state disaster area after last week’s flooding. This, the governor said at city hall, will get state...
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