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Star Wars fans invade Littleton’s Main Street Books
Sighting of people dressed in character as Hans Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Princess Leia at Littleton’s Main Street Books were abundant Saturday as the Friends of the Littleton Library celebrated Star Wars Day. Elizabeth Onyambu came up with the idea to help promote the bookstore. “I’m a big Star...
Community Cupboard helps feed the Lake Gaston community
People may wonder what those yellow boxes are that they see when traveling through Lake Gaston. They are the Lake Gaston Ladies Club and Lake Gaston Lions Club-sponsored Community Cupboards stocked with food supplies, allowing people to find a meal when the need arises. LGLC member Marianne West brought the...
One man injured after gun related incident in Henrico
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) -Police are investigating a gun-related incident that left one man injured. Authorities were called to the 900 block of Winterstick Place on Saturday around 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found one man with injuries. He was transported to the hospital and is expected to be okay. Police...
Common sense is crucial to boater safety guest speakers say at Lake Gaston Water Safety Council meeting
Captain Joey Lopresti of the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and Captain Joey Baird, owner of Blue Persuasion Fishing Guide Service, grew up on Lake Gaston and have been best friends for over 30 years. The duo served as guest speakers for the April Lake Gaston Water Safety Council meeting in Valentines, Virginia.
Tornadoes tear through the southeastern U.S. as storms leave 1 dead in NC, 2 in Tennessee
COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Forecasters warned a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South early Thursday, after storms a day earlier spawned damaging tornadoes and massive hail, leaving two dead in Tennessee and one dead in Gaston, North Carolina. The storms continue an...
Armed man wanted for running through people’s yards, leading agencies on chase, Scotland Neck police say
SCOTLAND NECK, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators are looking for a man who ran through several people’s yards with a gun before leading agencies on multiple chases, according to the Scotland Neck Police Department. At about 7 p.m. Wednesday, officers said they initiated a traffic stop near 9th Street...
One in custody at hospital after Henrico barricade
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) -One person is in police custody after a person barricaded themselves in a Henrico home Friday night. On May 10, just after 6 p.m., Henrico Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 10900 block of Little Five Loop. Once officers arrived on the scene, they contacted...
PHOTOS: Group steals wine coolers from Speedway gas station in Halifax County, deputies say
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) – The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a group of people who deputies said stole from a retail store last month. On April 14, the sheriff’s office responded to a larceny that occurred at the Speedway gas station located on West 10th Street just outside of Roanoke Rapids. The suspects took wine coolers from the store by hiding the drinks and leaving without paying.
Softball Recap: Roanoke Rapids takes down West Craven in a playoff battle
Roanoke Rapids extended their postseason success on Friday against West Craven. They came out on top against the West Craven Eagles by a score of 5-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Roanoke Rapids. Kalissa Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered...
Former Roanoke Rapids theatre gets new owner, new look, new slate of shows
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