🌱 Roanoke Rapids mourns the passing of native son David H. Sadler

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• Roanoke Rapids mourns the passing of native son David H. Sadler

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and not as cold, with a high of 48 and low of 25 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 55, low: 29.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• David H. Sadler (outerbanksvoice.com) — Roanoke Rapids readers are remembering native son David H. Sadler, born there in 1942, who recently passed away at his home in Moyock at age 83. His family shares his long career at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, his devotion to children and grandchildren, and details for a January 3 celebration of life in Chesapeake, Virginia.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• FAMILY FUN NIGHT! WACKY WEDNESDAY - WACKY WALLY and KARAOKE with DONALD CASEY
  Fairwood Lanes , 201 Old Farm Rd S , Roanoke Rapids
  7:00 pm
• FAMILY FUN NIGHT! WACKY WEDNESDAY with WACKY WALLY and KARAOKE with DONALD CASEY
  Fairwood Lanes , 201 Old Farm Rd S , Roanoke Rapids
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Holly Jolly Hangout
  4-H Rural Life Center , 13763 NC-903 , Halifax
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Belmont Movies in the Park: Elf
  Gaston County, NC Calendar
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Gaston County Offices Closed
  Gaston County, NC Calendar

Thursday March 12

• Hotel California: A Salute To The Eagles
  Weldon Mills Theatre , 500 Carolina Crossroads Pkwy , Roanoke Rapids
  8:00 pm

Saturday April 11

• Halifax Resolves Days
  Halifax State Historic Site , 25 St David St , Halifax
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here.
• North Carolina Staffing posted a job opening for Paper Mill Shift Supervisor in Roanoke Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke Rapids here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gaston

• Crest football coach Greg Lloyd retires after claiming elusive title (gastongazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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