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Man wanted for kidnapping, raping child, Roanoke Rapids police say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to help them find a man wanted for kidnapping and raping a child, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said Friday. Officers said 21-year-old Oquevion Raheim Barnes, of Roanoke Rapids, is wanted for raping a juvenile under...
No one injured as Friday morning blaze engulfs Macon home
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, Churchill Five Forks and three other volunteer fire departments were paged out to a structure fire in the 200 block of the Pasture Gate subdivision in Macon. The residents of the home evacuated safely with their two dogs without injury. Churchill Five Forks VFD Chief Robby Ross said the house was a total loss.
Man, woman stole vehicles from home of deceased person, Halifax County deputies say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A man and a woman are facing charges after they were found to have broken into the home of a deceased person and stole vehicles from the property, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Deputies said 40-year-old Justin Roger Nowell and 38-year-old...
Teen shot while sitting in car outside store, Halifax County deputies say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies are working to learn who shot a teen while he was sitting in a car outside of a store, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies said they were called to the parking lot of a...
Littleton Business Spotlight: Serendipity on E North Main
Lake Gaston residents are known for buying products, sporting the Lake Gaston brand for themselves, or picking them up as gifts for family and friends. One would be hard-pressed to find a spot better equipped to fill those needs than the gift shop Serendipity on E North Main. Serendipity on...
Gasburg VFD dedicates new fire boat
The Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department dedicated its new fire and rescue boat Saturday morning in Valentines. Gasburg VFD Chief Paul Foster arranged the ceremony. It’s the first water vessel in the department’s history. Gasburg VFD President David Blount said the department has long wanted to add a boat...
1 dead, 3 hurt in Henrico apartment complex shooting
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - One person is dead, and three others are hurt after a shooting at an apartment complex near Richmond Raceway. Officers were called to the 3800 block of Delmont Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving a call about a shooting. “Once on scene, officers located...
Warrenton Rural VFD announces fire training exercise
Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a live fire training exercise at 611 W. Ridgeway St. on May 4 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. One lane of travel will be shut down on W. Ridgeway Street between Ridgeway Warrenton Road and the old Lee Roy West building.
Soil Collection Ceremony for EJI marker is planned
The Warren County Community Remembrance Coalition of Warren County NAACP in partnership with The Equal Justice Initiative announce a Soil Collection Ceremony. scheduled for May 11 at 11 a.m. at the old jail, located at 201 E. Macon St., Warrenton. The Soil Collection Ceremony is part of the process in...
Farmers Market Opens
FARMERS MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON—Saturday was Opening Day for the 2024 growing season at the Warren County Farmers Market. The first day of the season featured spring produce, including strawberries, meats and seafood, baked goods, skincare products, and a variety of artisan crafts. The Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays throughout the growing season in the Warren County Health Department parking lot, located at 544 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton.
Film Documenting Warren County to Premiere in Afton and Raleigh
Southern Documentary Project producers/directors John Rash and Melanie Ho announced today their feature documentary Our Movement Starts Here will premiere Saturday, May 11, 1p.m., at the NC Museum of History’s 2024 Long Leaf Film Festival. A free public preview screening will be held prior to the festival on Thursday,...
Emporia’s FY25 budget review: school funding, public hearing set
The Emporia City Council once again reviewed its funding for Greensville County public schools at its budget review session held on Tuesday. The meeting began with a motion to set funding for GCPS. At the city’s budget workshop on April 23, the council decided to allocate the same amount as the previous year — $4.2 million, despite GCPS requesting an additional $2 million in this year’s budget. With a $1.3 million state tax for education, Emporia’s share of GCPS’ funding would be $5,610,581.
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