Unregistered sex offender arrested in Roanoke Rapids

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Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST

ROANOKE RAPIDS — A convicted sex offender who allegedly failed to register and was seen at a local school has been arrested.

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Sports

Williams drops 29 as Rams defeat Vikings

Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:47 AM EST

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The object of the game was very simple for the Northampton-East basketball team — get the ball to No. 12 and let the other floor players do all the dirty work.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:32 AM EST

Forty-six years ago today, America’s road into history was suddenly diverted by violence.

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Navy band to perform at The Centre

Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:39 AM EST

WELDON — The United States Navy Fleet Forces Jazz Ensemble will perform a holiday concert in the Roanoke Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The event is free and begins at 7 p.m.

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Breaking News

Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:26 PM EST

WASHINGTON — Moderate Senate Democrats threatened Sunday to scuttle health-care legislation if their demands aren’t met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.

News Updates

Lawyer: 9/11 defendants want platform for views

Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:26 PM EST

NEW YORK — The five men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so that they can air their criticisms of U.S. foreign policy, the lawyer for one of the defendants said Sunday.

Top Stories

  • Two suspects sought for shoplifting

    Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
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    ROANOKE RAPIDS — Police are looking for two suspects wanted for ripping off electronic merchandise from Wal-Mart.

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  • State transportation secretary speaks to Valley

    Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST

    ROANOKE RAPIDS — Declaring a new positive approach, North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti came to Roanoke Rapids Friday to talk about local issues and statewide challenges with members of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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  • Special delivery: Love, food in a box

    Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST
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    ROANOKE RAPIDS — The United States Postal Service (USPS) wants everyone to know they have postal boxes available to ship anything you wish to your loved ones, as long as it’s under 70 pounds, for one flat rate.

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  • Scotland Neck election hearing set

    Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 AM EST

    HALIFAX — Questions about the legitimacy of some votes in the Nov. 3 Scotland Neck town elections may be decided at a Halifax County Board of Elections hearing Tuesday, Dec. 1.

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