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After weeks of research and hard work, Chaloner Middle seventh graders presented their solutions for various problems facing the Roanoke Valley and the nation during Commun…

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  • Chaloner Projects

    Chaloner Projects

    After weeks of research and hard work, Chaloner Middle seventh graders presented their solutions for various problems facing the Roanoke Valley and the nation during Community Night at the school May 17. Spotlight story on the effort in today's (May 18) newspaper.

  • Rebecca White

    Rebecca White

    Roanoke Rapids junior Rebecca White discusses season, young team and the future.

  • Judge Brenda Branch

    Judge Brenda Branch

    Halifax County Chief District Court Judge Brenda Branch didn't come to preach to students at Chaloner Middle School Tuesday, but she wanted them to be more responsible for their actions. She talked about the importance of reading, attending school and not bullying others.

  • The champ is here

    The champ is here

    Roanoke Rapids senior A.J. Alston scratched on his first two jumps, and was in danger of missing the finals at the NCHSAA 2A track and field championships. Knowing all it takes is one, Alston advanced to the finals with his last jump in the preliminaries. Once he got to the finals, Alston jumped his way to the top of the medal stand.

  • Fly-in

    Fly-in

    More than 2,000 people showed up at Halifax/Northampton Regional Airport Saturday to enjoy the Wings and Wheels annual Fly-in. The event featured a first ever in the United States sky dive by Cyrus Ahyoug from an Allegro Light Sports Aircraft. Tuskegee Airman Grant Williams Sr. and Bill Robinson, who was a Prisoner of War for 7 1/2 years, also attended.

  • Pow-wow

    Pow-wow

    The Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, of Hollister, held its 47th Annual Pow-wow April 20-22. Tribe members and friends, both Native American and Native American from across the United States gathered in The Meadows to celebrate the Native heritage, customs and beliefs with great food, dancing, drumming and singing. This is the Grand Entry Dance, held April 20.

  • Bill Robinson

    Bill Robinson

    Bill Robinson, the longest-held prisoner of war in U.S. History, speaking at Becker Village Mall April 2 in Roanoke Rapids.

  • Veronica Edmonds

    Veronica Edmonds

    Roanoke Rapids junior Veronica Edmonds talks about the 6th ranked Roanoke Rapids soccer team. She chose to play softball last season but decided to return to the soccer field this season.

  • First pitch honor

    First pitch honor

    Dustin Parlier, a former soldier who served with Sgt. Will McLawhorn in Iraq and Afghanistan, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first 'Sgt. Will McLawhorn Scholarship Tournament' in Lasker. Newspaper coverage on the tournament's final day featured in the sports section of the Thursday/April 12 Daily Herald.

  • All-star game, Dunk contest

    All-star game, Dunk contest

    Weldon senior Justin Wilson, No. 3, and Marcell Cain, of Northwest Halifax, No. 12, battle in a dunk contest Friday, April 6 at Weldon High School as part of the Roanoke Valley senior all-star game.

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