LATEST NEWS
Trafficking cocaine arrests nets 4 in Northampton County
On Tuesday, April 23, members of the Down East Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force and the Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Mt. Gallant Drive outside Gaston, North Carolina. The search warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation involving the trafficking of narcotics throughout both Northampton and Halifax Counties.
Two people shot in Roanoke Rapids
Two people were shot Tuesday night in Roanoke Rapids. According to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, the shooting occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Madison Street between West 1st and Person streets. One person was shot in the back, and the other was shot in the arm. Both were transported to...
State Police: Chesterfield woman dead after high-speed crash in Henrico
A Chesterfield woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday night in Henrico. Lisa A. Coates, 51, was traveling at a high rate of speed when her 2010 Nissan Altima ran off the road to the right, struck a tree and overturned multiple times, according to the Virginia State Police.
Greenville man convicted in fatal drunken driving crash
A Greenville man was sentenced to a maximum of nearly 10 years in prison after jury found him guilty of charges in a wreck that killed a Macon woman and injured two others. Brandon Creighton, 38, of 2204 Jefferson Drive was sentenced to 80-118 months in prison on April 19, the Pitt County District Attorney’s Office said. The case took place in Pitt County Superior Court. Judge Marvin Blount oversaw the proceedings and handled the sentencing. ...
Warren Ministries United announces National Day of Prayer activities
Warren Ministries United invites the community to participate in several local activities on Thursday, May 2, that are planned in observance of the National Day of Prayer. • Morning vespers will be held at 9 a.m. at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church Gardens in Warrenton. • A noonday prayer...
Senior Princess crowned
Ella Mills Green Viverette was crowned Senior Haliwa-Saponi Indian Princess 2024-25 on Saturday during the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe’s 59th Powwow, Blooming of the Dogwood. Pictured, from the left, are Viverette, Tribal Chief Dr. B. Ogletree Richardson and Kathy Dell Harris, Senior Haliwa-Saponi Indian Princess 2023-24.
Poythress family continues local HVAC business
The Poythress family of Warrenton is working to continue a local HVAC business after Hillmon Poythress passed away recently. An interest in mechanical operations has been passed down from father to son through multiple generations of the Poythress family. Dale Poythress worked in heating and cooling for Henderson Cotton Mill...
Opening Day for Farmers Market is Saturday
The Warren County Farmers Market will hold Opening Day for the 2024 growing season on Saturday, April 27. The market will be open from 8 a.m.-noon at the Warren County Health Department, located at 544 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton. Opening Day will feature music, games, giveaways, free raffles, free medical...
Deputies seek info after theft at Food Lion in Halifax County near Roanoke Rapids
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies in Halifax County said Monday they are looking for a woman and a man in a weekend theft from a business just outside Roanoke Rapids. The incident happened between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday at a business on West 10th Street, according to a news release from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.