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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...
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...
Driver dies after vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Louisburg, NCSHP troopers say
LOUISBURG, N.C. (WNCN) — A driver is dead after a head-on collision in Louisburg Thursday night, N.C. State Highway Patrol Troopers said. Around 8:51 p.m., a vehicle driving northbound on Highway 401 was attempting to pass a vehicle and get in the southbound lane. As the vehicle was passing, it collided with another vehicle driving south.
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...
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.
US 401 S in Franklin County closed after fatal crash
One person dead, one injured after crash on U.S. 401 in Franklin County. A fatal crash involving two vehicles Thursday night has shut down US 401 South in Franklin County. The Louisburg Fire Chief, Randy Lanham, confirmed one person died in the accident. The cause of the crash is still...
NCPS Principal of the Year Finalists
Leon Dupree SCHOOL: Rocky Mount Middle School HOMETOWN: Macclesfield EDUCATION: bachelor of science in communication, master’s of school administration and doctorate in educational leadership, East Carolina University YEARS IN EDUCATION: 22 ...
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...
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...
Do you know him? Man wanted for felony larceny at Z’s Smoke House, Rocky Mount police say
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Investigators are looking for help to identify a man they said stole from a tobacco shop, the Rocky Mount Police Department said Wednesday. At about 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, officers said a man entered Z’s Smoke House on the 1600 block of Northern Blvd. and was involved in a felony larceny.
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.
Murder, accessory charges filed against Walstonburg man
Charges against a Walstonburg man arrested in an April 15 shooting death on Third Street in west Greenville include murder and accessory after the fact, according to jail records. Zy’quan Malik Johnson, 21, 93 Jamal Sarsour St., was arrested in Rocky Mount the next night with the assistance of the Rocky Mount Police Department, the Greenville Police Department said. He was detained in the Edgecombe County Jail and later booked...
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.
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