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Teams search for NC mom, toddler missing for 3 weeks, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says
WELDON, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities in Halifax County are searching for a missing mother and her toddler son, officials said Saturday. A door-to-door search was started just after 1 p.m. Saturday in several areas in Weldon, according to a news release from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. Police...
RRPD roundup: Stolen vehicles; vandalism
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant:. Two Florida residents were charged with possession of a vehicle stolen from Virginia after the department received a Flock alert around 10 a.m. Thursday. Lieutenant D.A. Newsome located the vehicle at a business near Julian R. Allsbrook...
"Unity" broke down at the Republican National Convention long before Donald Trump took the stage
MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump is the world's most famous liar. So when he called for "unity" after his close encounter with an assassin's bullet, the safest assumption should have been that he was lying, exploiting his own attempted murder to bamboozle the press into downplaying his swing voter-alienating violent radicalism. And yet, too many journalists fell for it.
Helpful Hands and Hearts access ramp builds surpass 400
Last week, Helpful Hands and Hearts members gathered for a cookout in Henrico to celebrate building access ramp number 400 for citizens in need of that helping hand. The funny thing is, no one is sure which ramp turned out to be number 400, though it was certainly erected in Halifax County.
Blow: Republicans’ depressingly effective minority outreach strategy
MILWAUKEE — The 2020 Republican National Convention featured a procession of minority speakers that was, as reported at the time, almost certainly unprecedented. The 2024 RNC lineup may rival or exceed it. It would be easy to mock this week’s lineup of speakers of color as mostly performative, but...
Benjamin Franklin Irby
Benjamin Franklin Irby, 87, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in his home. Mr. Irby was born on June 13, 1937 in Nash County, the son of the late Alice Wade Irby and James Allen Irby. He was also preceded by his siblings: Warner “Doc” Irby, J. A. Irby and Jerry Wayne Irby.
GOP called for unity as it continued to feature far-right figures, ideas
The Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina has said that acceptance of gay people would help bring civilization’s end, that transgender people should be arrested for their choice of bathrooms and that “some people need killing.”. But when Mark Robinson took the stage during prime time at...
Pet of the Week: July 20
Amelie is up for adoption through Rainbow Animal Rescue. She is estimated to be about 4 months old and is a terrier mix. She currently weighs in at about 10 pounds, but rescue staff have no way to know just how big she will get. She is on her two-week quarantine. She is up to date on vaccines and her other vetting is being scheduled. If you are interested in adopting Amelie, go to rainbowanimalrescue.org and scroll down to the adoption application link. The rescue will be appointment only since this is a foster based organization. Anyone wanting to adopt must have an approved application to meet the dogs. To reach out to someone, call 252-883-6413. Questions about dogs can be posted on the Rainbow Animal Rescue of NC Facebook page. There is an adoption donation which goes to veterinarian care, boarding and transportation. If you would like to help support the work of this nonprofit organization, send checks to Rainbow Animal Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. Also, donations from puppy and dog food, to beds, toys and treats can be made at The Herald, 1025 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids. You can see Rainbow Animal Rescue cats at the Roanoke Rapids Petsense store.
Warren County Memorial Library announces new Smart Book Locker
The Warren County Memorial Library has launched a new Smart Book Locker at Lake Gaston Coffee Company, located at 104 Wellington Way, Littleton. This locker was acquired through a County Improvement Plan and has been placed in partnership with Lake Gaston Coffee Company. Patrons can use this location to pick...
VERIFY: Why there's a controversy over the vests worn by CMPD officers at the RNC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A group of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers who were sent to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention stirred up controversy over some of the gear they were wearing. These officers were asked to assist with security at the RNC, as were law enforcement agencies from across the...
The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night in Milwaukee with former President Donald Trump’s address to the delegates. Trump’s speech marked the first major public remarks he delivered following the assassination attempt against him less than a week ago. It was also the first in-person...
'Fashion statement?' Ear bandages to support Donald Trump became accessory at RNC; drew mixed opinions
Amid the dapper suits and fashionable attire seen on attendees, the most surprising accessory at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee seemed to be ... bandages. In solidarity with Donald Trump in the aftermath of an assassination attempt that bloodied his ear Saturday in Pennsylvania, some individuals at the RNC in Milwaukee chose to sport bandages over their right ear. Trump has worn a bandage over his ear each night of the convention.
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