Elijah Lee, 13, prepares for his Fourth Annual Child Abuse Awareness March — Justice 4 Children, to take place March 6 through Zoom.

ROANOKE RAPIDS — The John 3:16 Center of Littleton worked with law enforcement and the fire department to distribute food to those in need Friday morning.

ROANOKE RAPIDS — Two individuals driving a vehicle were shot at approximately 11:40 a.m. Friday outside the Walmart entrance by a person exiting the facility.

Diamond Girl is up for adoption at Rainbow Animal Rescue. She is estimated to be about 6 years old, weighs 40 pounds and is possibly a bully mix. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines and has been heartworm treated. If you are interested in adopting Diamond Girl, go to rainbowanimalrescue.or…

RALEIGH — In a press release Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the state is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Reginald Tyrice Edwards, 34.

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WELDON — Seven locals were selected for Halifax Community College’s annual award ceremony for their heroism in the community.

Yolanda Brinson’s dad, Julius Lee Brinson, died in a home invasion in 2014.

Two photo shoots happening on Sunday will give people an opportunity to help build COVID-19 vaccine confidence across Eastern North Carolina.

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday, the curfew has been lifted from the Modified Stay-At-Home order, starting at 5 p.m. Friday.

On Jan. 16, Roanoke Rapids Police officers responded to Windchase Apartments in reference to a male subject lying on the ground unresponsive, according to a press release from Chief Bobby Martin.

ROANOKE RAPIDS — A 16-foot-long, 6-foot-high trailer is being filled at Discount Automotive and Tire Service Center.

JACKSON — Central Elementary School was a vaccination spot for faculty in the Northampton County Schools district on Wednesday.

In every age, wherever people have built communities, the danger of fire has loomed on the periphery.

WELDON — For the 14th year, Halifax Community College holds it “Saluting Our Local African American Heroes” celebration. Seven honors will be bestowed on seven community leaders on Feb. 25 during a virtual ceremony. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Register to attend by going to halifaxcc.edu…

ENFIELD — Flooding has been a growing issue in the Town of Enfield, prompting town officials to seek aid from the county, state and federal levels.