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‘Auspicious coincidences’ led to Massey Award | UNC-Chapel Hill

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‘Auspicious coincidences’ led to Massey Award | UNC-Chapel Hill

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Susan Gaylord came to UNC-Chapel Hill in 1968 to study zoology and psychology. She never dreamt that nearly 60 years later, she’d be teaching and inspiring Carolina students in a completely different field. “So much of my life has been based on auspicious coincidences,” Gaylord said. “A phone call or a random interaction that changed my trajectory and put me on the right path.” These auspicious coincidences led Gaylord to become a renowned educa…Read Article

AJC: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets News

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AJC: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets News

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Georgia Tech sports news, scores, schedules, rosters, photos and features from Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field and beyond from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution See the Story

Area Kyokushin Karate students win in Kumite event

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Area Kyokushin Karate students win in Kumite event

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Several area students from Kenny Buffaloe’s Kyokushin Karate Class at STUDIO 10 in Roanoke Rapids recently competed in the 2025 North Carolina Kyokushin Karate Inter-Dojo Kumite (Fighting) Competition on May 17 in Roanoke Rapids.Read Article

East Duplin falls to Roanoke Rapids in playoffs fourth round

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ROANOKE RAPIDS – After pulling off a series of upsets which saw East Duplin make it all the way to the fourth round for the first time in program history as a 19 seed, the Panthers season came to an…Carolina Panthers · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

Gaston Fire and Rescue saves two kayakers trapped on Roanoke River

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Gaston Fire and Rescue rescued two kayakers trapped on the Roanoke River on Sunday. After becoming stranded, one kayaker suffered a barbed hook injury to his finger.Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

Community and deputy information leads to two search warrants

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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Agents with the Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force started investigating Travis Manley in February after receiving numerous complaints from citizens and information passed along from deputies about Manley selling drugs in the area.Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

Local police help man escape burning house

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At approximately 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters were dispatched to 922 Henry St. in Roanoke Rapids in reference to a possible kitchen fire.Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

Two arrested following traffic stop of vehicle without lights on

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ROANOKE RAPIDS – A vehicle traveling down the highway with no headlights on caught the attention of Halifax County Sheriff's Office Community Action Team Sgt. G. Martin shortly after 10 p.m. May 20. The team was conducting a saturated patrol…Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids See the Story

Roanoke Rapids hit hard by storm: Recovery could be costly

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ROANOKE RAPIDS — A brief storm brought high winds Friday evening, leaving many in parts of Halifax County without power for days and causing damage.Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

Joyce Burgess Hawkins Williams

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ROANOKE RAPIDS — Mrs. Joyce Burgess Hawkins Williams, 77, of Roanoke Rapids, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home.Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

Roanoke Rapids declares emergency after storms; curfew imposed amid power outages

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Roanoke Rapids has declared a state of emergency following severe storms that toppled trees and powerlines across the city.Curfew · Roanoke Rapids Read Article

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