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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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, […]
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,...
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...
WCHS Class of 2024 honored during Senior Night
Warren Early College High School’s Class of 2024 was recognized and celebrated at Senior Night on May 7. The Senior Class is small but mighty and packed with intellect, endurance and drive as reflected in the number of honors and recognitions received that evening. Many scholarships were presented, including...
High school graduations begin Friday in Warren County
Members of the Class of 2024 at two schools in Warren County will receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 17. The Warren Early College High School graduation will begin at 6 p.m. in the Warren County Middle School gym, located at 118 Campus Dr., Warrenton. The speaker will be Dr. S. Charmaine McKissick-Melton.
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