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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...
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...
Littleton Baptist Kid’s Carnival returns Saturday to the town's John 3:16 Center
The similarities of the annual Littleton Baptist Church annual Kid’s Carnival and a county fair are striking. The difference comes in the wallet as patrons get the opportunity to grab free hotdogs, popcorn, and cotton candy as they float from station to station for games and prizes at the John 3:16 Center in Littleton.
Family Movie Night returns to Warrenton
Family Movie Night will return to Warrenton on Saturday, May 18, at sundown on Courthouse Square, located at 109 S. Main St., Warrenton. The event is hosted by the Town of Warrenton. Saturday's featured movie will be "Wonka." Popcorn and drinks will be sold. Movie attendees are encouraged to bring...
Emporia walks for mental health awareness
Dozens of people donned in green took over Main Street in Emporia on Thursday to recognize mental health awareness month. May has been celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month since 1949 and calls upon people to recognize the important role mental health plays in everyday life and celebrate those who have recovered from their mental illness.
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...
ECU Notes: Gifts provide cutting-edge equipment for Brunswick CSLC
Dr. Michael Granet has provided more than patient care and dental instruction as an adjunct assistant professor at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine’s community service learning center (CSLC) in Brunswick County. Through gifts totaling more than $100,000, Granet has invested in and helped the school obtain state-of-the-art equipment for the CSLC. Granet, the staff and dental students now have access to a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)/panoramic...
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,...
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