The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is kicking off its annual Operation Crash Reduction campaign, urging drivers to slow down, buckle up and eliminate distractions while on the road.

At the same time, we must spend wisely, make long-term repairs instead of relying on temporary fixes, and build partnerships with neighboring counties and municipalities where cooperation can improve ...

Morris “Tom” Clay Moseley, 94 of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Moseley was born on September 9, 1932 to the late Renza Moseley and ...

Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre closed its 2026 season with smoke and flames Friday night with Gilbert Brantley heating up the stage to the large crowd. It was great weather for a concert Friday ...

The Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at 536 Hamilton street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. The purpose of the meeting is to consider approval of a ...

Carolyn Chase Johnson was born on March 20, 1942, in Easton, Maryland, to Doris Cephas and Edward Leatherberry. She grew up in Trappe, Maryland, a small town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Carolyn ...

Spencer Nichols, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive. Local ...

Governor Josh Stein today signed House Bill 3 into law, suspending the state gas tax. “Rising grocery, utility, and gas prices are making the costs too high for people across our state,” said Stein.

A juvenile victim reported to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department on Wednesday that she had been sexually assaulted. RRPD investigators, however, determined the alleged offense occurred outside the ...