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Job Fair attracts seekers and providers
JACKSON — During the day Thursday, 323 people passed through the doors of the Northampton Cultural and Wellness Center for a chance to turn in a resume or fill out a job application at Job Fair 2009.
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Retraining, education and applications all part of job quest
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JACKSON — After being out of work for a year and six months, Andre Long of Rich Square was looking at any type of job at Job Fair 2009 Thursday in the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center.
Friday, November 6, 2009 11:27 AM EST
Going green brings extra savings this weekend
ROANOKE RAPIDS — If you live in the Roanoke Valley and North Carolina and you’ve been waiting for just the right time to pick up those new energy efficient appliances for your home, maybe the time has come.
Friday, November 6, 2009 11:27 AM EST
Valley students get DWT lesson
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Roanoke Rapids High School students Jessica Robinson, Ashton Jordan and Jaime Pearcey, as part of their membership in DECA, thought putting on a demonstration illustrating the dangers of driving while texting would be a good idea. Their faculty advisor, Jan Tugwell, phoned a Roanoke Rapids High School graduate at the State Police Highway Patrol and the idea came to fruition.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:17 PM EST
Union Mission seeks help to restart men’s program
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Union Mission on Roanoke Avenue has been taking care of the homeless in this area since 1951. Now the Mission’s acting director, the Rev. LaCount Anderson, is asking the community to help take care of the Mission.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:17 PM EST
It’s all in the hair for these HCC students
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WELDON — Kenisha Conyers, of Enfield, said she has been doing hair all of her life.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 3:17 PM EST
Mayor-elect Doughtie wins by a landslide
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — The voters left little doubt to their preferences and state of mind Tuesday electing Emery Doughtie mayor by a three-to-one margin over incumbent Drewery Beale.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST
Valley Votes 2009 election results
Here are the election results from around the Roanoke Valley.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:07 PM ESTROANOKE RAPIDS — Suetta Scarbrough won big over incumbent Ed Deese Tuesday to complete the challengers’ sweep of incumbents in the city’s municipal elections. Scarbrough won by a large margin, taking 75 percent of the vote.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:05 PM ESTROANOKE RAPIDS — Former Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Greg Lawson defeated incumbent City Councilman Jon Baker Tuesday to become the new council representative for District 2.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST
The theater core issue for many voters
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Voters casting ballots in the Roanoke Rapids municipal elections Tuesday arrived at their decisions based on a variety of issues. Of course, The Roanoke Rapids Theatre figured prominently for some, but many had other concerns as well.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST |
WELDON — The first female mayor of Weldon is up for the challenge. “I am humbled that people would support and entrust me to be their mayor,” Julia Meacham said. “They have given me the opportunity to help take Weldon to a higher level and to do things for citizens and progress forward.”
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:05 PM EST
Incumbents fall in Valley elections
HALIFAX — It was a rough night for incumbents as ballots in the 2009 municipal elections. In Roanoke Rapids, Emery Doughtie, Greg Lawson and Suetta Scarborough took seemingly easy 3-1 victories over a trio of incumbents — Mayor Drewery Beale and council members Jon Baker and Ed Deese.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:49 AM EST
Tuesday’s vote may set stage for future
Sunny skies greeted voters Tuesday morning as the polls opened and the fate of dozens of municipal offices was set to be decided. The election is expected to set the path for the next few years in local government.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:47 PM EST
City salary study: Police are underpaid
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — City Council received the results of a police department salary study conducted by City Manager Paul Sabiston’s office Monday evening at its monthly work session. The study was requested by Councilman Jon Baker.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:47 PM EST
Land sale, job expansion win OK from board
HALIFAX — Bringing hundreds of new jobs to the area, helping two companies open facilities and ensuring longtime business matures were the major steps taken at the Halifax County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:47 PM ESTHALIFAX — A Valley man died in an early morning fire Monday.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:47 PM EST
Roanoke Valley Promise given vows of support
Jacqueline Hough
The Daily Herald Staff Writer
Low-key election holds key to Valley’s future
Elections can change or set the direction of a nation or a community.
Monday, November 2, 2009 8:26 AM EST
Man shot in apparent hunting accident
LITTLETON — A local hunter was hospitalized Friday with multiple gunshot wounds after his hunting partner lost sight of him and fired at a deer running between them, according to authorities.
Monday, November 2, 2009 8:26 AM EST
Northampton County hosts first Employee Safety & Wellness Fair
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JACKSON — Northampton County Manager Wayne Jenkins believes the county’s employees are among its most valuable resources and told them so Friday at a county-sponsored safety and wellness fair just for them.
Monday, November 2, 2009 8:26 AM EST
Local Main Street supporters see Salisbury successes
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Representatives from the area Main Street Program journeyed to Salisbury to see how the program affects a similar environment. They returned impressed.
Monday, November 2, 2009 8:26 AM EST
Fight against domestic violence widens in Valley, statewide
WINDSOR — An upcoming domestic violence training session hopes to continue to help break the cycle of domestic violence in the Valley, Northeastern North Carolina and statewide.
Monday, November 2, 2009 8:26 AM EST
Lottery brings thousands, strings to Valley schools
ROANOKE RAPIDS — The Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools District wants to spend $590,000 for construction at Chanoler Middle and Manning Elementary schools, and the money is already in the bank.
Monday, November 2, 2009 8:26 AM EST
Safety and fun amid goblins and ghosts
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — It’s that time of year — Pumpkins and scary decorations adorn homes and this weekend children will be out in force in all manner of festive garb. It’s Halloween. Fun and candy should be had by all.
Friday, October 30, 2009 4:05 PM EDT
NC MOM needs help with dental work
WELDON — Volunteers are needed when the North Carolina Missions of Mercy (NC MOM) mobile dental clinic comes to The Centre at Halifax Community College in February.
Friday, October 30, 2009 4:05 PM EDT
Allen vs. Tammy ends in a draw
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — It could have been a North Carolina State University vs. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill championship basketball game with the way the crowd shouted and yelled at Crowley’s Lifestyle and Fitness Thursday night, as two opponents arm wrestled.
Friday, October 30, 2009 4:05 PM EDT
Arrest made in robbery at Presto
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ROANOKE RAPIDS — A man released from prison Wednesday morning is back behind bars Thursday morning.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:09 PM EDT
Halifax County Schools seeing red in fight against drug and tobacco use
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HALIFAX — Students, teachers and administrators came together during this week to say “Drugs are not authorized in My Space” in the Halifax County School District. They did this by wearing red ribbons and taking part in other activities related to being drug and tobacco free.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:09 PM EDT
College ‘finds’ 50 acres of land for growth
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WELDON — Halifax Community College Board of Trustee members learned some good news at their meeting Tuesday morning — there are 50 undeveloped acres on the college’s property.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:06 PM EDTFew people realize the election, officially taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, is already under way. Halifax and Northampton counties are involved in the early voting process.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:06 PM EDT
Superintendent search enters interview phase
HALIFAX — Thursday evening in closed session, the Halifax County Schools Board of Education will begin interviews for the superintendent’s post.
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SEABOARD — About 240 Northampton County fourth graders had a chance Tuesday to see where their food originates.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:06 PM EDT
Enfield police kept busy fighting crime
ENFIELD — Enfield Police Chief Jack Smith said his department has been busy. “It doesn’t matter how small the town is, sometimes there’s a lot going on,” he observed.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:06 PM EDT
