Roanoke Rapids

One of the biggest upsets — and closest races — in last month’s primary took place in northeastern North Carolina. In a state House race to serve Halifax, Warren and Northampton counties, longtime Representative Michael Wray lost to challenger Rodney Pierce.

Elections boards in three northeastern North Carolina counties have dismissed formal protests filed by a veteran state House member who is narrowly trailing in his Democratic primary.

The latest vote tally for a state House race in the Roanoke Rapids area shows that Rep. Michael Wray is behind challenger Rodney Pierce by just 36 votes.

At least one of last week's primaries for the state legislature could be headed to a recount, and several county-level primaries are also close enough for recounts.

Nearly seven decades after two Black Army women from North Carolina helped end discrimination on interstate buses, the state is recognizing their nearly-forgotten civil rights case. A historical marker will soon be dedicated in Roanoke Rapids.

Roanoke Rapids officials are hoping they’ve found the right mix of games and entertainment to create an economic engine for the city near I-95 on the…

State officials are encouraging people in the Roanoke River Basin to attend public hearings on water usage. The state is holding a series of meetings…