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‘Nasty’: Man nabbed for indecent exposure along street in Roanoke Rapids, police say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A man already facing an indecent exposure charge was arrested in another incident from Saturday morning along a street in Roanoke Rapids, police said Sunday. The latest incident was reported around 8 a.m. Saturday after a woman saw a man standing on the side...
Man charged with raping 14-year-old gets $500,000 bond, Halifax County deputies say
LITTLETON, N.C. (WNCN) — A man accused of raping a juvenile is in jail on Friday, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 53-year-old Joseph Robert Liles, of Littleton, turned himself in to authorities at the sheriff’s office on Friday. They said warrants were obtained...
Roanoke Rapids man charged with rape, police say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested and charged with rape on Thursday, according to police. On May 11, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department began an investigation into an alleged rape that happened in the city. Police said after speaking with the victim and collecting...
Police respond to criticism of crash during Roanoke Rapids High School senior car parade
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in a North Carolina town Sunday cleared up confusion about responded to complaints about a minor crash during a car parade for high school seniors. The incident happened Sunday afternoon during the annual Roanoke Rapids High School senior parade — an event that...
Felon arrested in Sheetz parking lot after chase, drug possession, Halifax County deputies say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — A convicted felon is in jail with no bond after he led deputies on a chase and was found with several drugs, the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. At about 7:45 p.m. Thursday, deputies said they pulled over a vehicle for a...
Museum memorializes pioneer Black educator
James Solomon Russell’s legacy in Lawrenceville will not be soon forgotten. Russell was born into slavery in 1857 in Mecklenburg County. He received an education at what would later be Hampton University and entered divinity school and the Episcopal Church. In 1888, he founded what is currently known as Saint Paul’s College to offer courses such as English, history, physics, algebra, Bible study as well as industrial training to African-Americans. The school opened with fewer than a dozen students but would eventually grow to nearly 800 at the time of his retirement in 1929, when his son would succeed him as principal.
Halifax County Commissioners reject Littleton Fire Tax increase
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected a proposal to increase the Littleton Fire Tax District rate from 0.0515 per $100 to .085 per $100 in valuation. According to a PowerPoint chart, 1 cent would generate $60,225 in Littleton. Board Chairman Vernon Bryant noted that Littleton’s current Fire Tax...
North Carolina man wins $100,000 after buying $5 scratch-off at gas station
BUNN, N.C. (WGHP) — Wonis Davis, of Henderson, won a $200,000 top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I’ve had some awesome luck with scratch-offs,” he said. “I actually won $500 the day before, too.” Davis said he initially thought he just won $1,000, but he kept seeing zeros. “I started scratching, […]
Jackie Trotter Dove’s Paraclete Palace bringing comfort to cancer patients
Since 2019, Paraclete Palace on Lake Gaston has provided physical, spiritual, and emotional support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Reverend Dr. Jackie Trotter Dove founded the 501(c)(3) organization in 2013 before coming to Lake Gaston. The Paraclete Palace services are free. Trotter Dove was diagnosed with stage 2...
Missing, endangered man last seen in Henderson heading south, NC alert says
HENDERSON, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons issued a missing endangered alert on Wednesday night for a man in Vance County. At 11:23 p.m., officials asked people to be on the lookout for 58-year-old Michael David Brawt, of Henderson. They said he was last seen...
Second Matt Nelson Day coming to Ridgeway Opry House
Matt Nelson, a Ridgeway Opry House favorite known for his talent on the harmonica, or blues harp, will be honored with the second Matt Nelson Day on Saturday, May 25, from 3-8 p.m. at the Opry House, located at 704 US 1, Ridgeway. The event, which is free of charge,...
Don’t feed or pet the bears, residents advised
Don’t try and pet the bears. That’s the first suggestion issued by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. As we head toward the summer months, Wildlife officials say we’ll see more bears in Lunenburg County. The biggest problem with that happens when some residents decide it’s a good idea to walk right up and try […] The post Don’t feed or pet the bears, residents advised appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Letter to the editor: A Heartfelt Thank You from the Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support Team
The Ladies of the Lake Cancer Support would like to thank the Lake Gaston Community and Pete Richardson at Lake Gaston Pizza and More for their continued support for the LOL team. The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser held on May 1 was a huge success and exceeded our financial expectations. Our efforts to assist cancer patients in the Lake Gaston area are made possible only by this generous support. We are sincerely grateful to you all!
Entries sought for Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival
Wise is having its annual Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival on July 4 from 10 a.m -2 p.m. The parade will start at 10a.m. by Bruce Parkinson’s house and end at Wise Baptist Church. The honorable Bernard Harris will be the grand marshal for the parade. The festival...
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