Dempsey Burwell Brown Nov 20, 2008
After receiving certification as a brick mason, he had the opportunity to assist with building the Roanoke River Dam. He once operated a shoe store in Littleton, and then became employed at the former J.P. Stevens and Company, later named The Bibb Company, of Roanoke Rapids, where he retired after many years of dedicated service. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Cotton mill transformed into marketplace Nov 13, 2008
The historic cotton mill overlooking the Roanoke River is being renovated and will become an antique mall and artisans gallery called Riverside Mill ... The original mill dates back to 1899 and was powered by water, drawing it from the transportation canal outside the mill s front door and discharging it into the Roanoke River channel 30 yards behind the complex. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
River runners bask in natures glory Nov 8, 2008
Paddlers make their way down river Saturday in Roanoke River Ramble 2008 ... Clearly, fate was smiling upon the organizers of Saturday s Roanoke River Ramble 2008, which saw kayak and canoe enthusiasts from across the state make their way to River Falls Park in Weldon for a morning of scenic paddling along the upper Roanoke River ... Following a brief address to the crowd and the handing out of door prizes, Christina Gordon, eco-heritage tourism manager for the Halifax County Tourism Development... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Two planes collide in midair Saturday in Washington County Nov 2, 2008
Washington County officials reported one plane landed in the Liverman Heights area while the other went down in the Roanoke River ... At about 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Washington County Communications received a call reporting a plane crash in the Liverman Heights area and about 10 minutes later, another caller informed officials that a second plane crash had occurred over the Roanoke River near the Plymouth waterfront. (Washington Daily News, NC)
21 proposals offered for theatres future Oct 16, 2008
Accepted the low bid of Appalachian Environmental Services to restore and stabilize two streams along the Roanoke river, one being near Rollingwood Avenue and the other being near KapStone at the transmission lines. Cost of the project is 271,673. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
SML water level still at stand-still Sep 17, 2008
The Tri-County Relicensing Commission petitioned the Roanoke River Basin Commission Advisory Board to call for a round table discussion between certain persons of downstream and upstream as well as agencies such as DEQ, DGIF and AEP.. According to J.T. Davis, a Staunton River landowner, the meeting was somewhat of a switch and surprise. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Former state senator dies Sep 11, 2008
There is a bridge on N.C. 11 over the Roanoke River named for him. Rising to become Senate president pro tem, he was regarded as a moderate conservative. (News & Observer)
Tourism dollars Aug 6, 2008
More people are coming to the county to spend time on or at the Roanoke River, use paddle trails and take advantage of bird-watching opportunities, he said. We are beginning to have growth in the number of people coming to our eco-tourism sites, Harrington said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Team investigates Aug 2, 2008
During that period, the Roanoke River Basin experienced 10 fish kills. From 1996 through 2007, the Pamlico-Tar River Basin was third-highest in fish kills with 86. (Washington Daily News, NC)
John Kerr dynasty has ended Jul 27, 2008
He was also instrumental in the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir in the 1950s to control flooding along the Roanoke River. That led to the construction of Gaston Dam, providing the impetus for lakeside homes and recreation for many. (News & Observer)
DEQ seeking public comment on Smith Mountain Dam Jul 23, 2008
"It's a very important meeting," said Lindsey, who also belongs to the Smith Mountain Lake Association and Roanoke River Basin Association. "It will have a lot to do with the operation of the project, and will affect everyone who recreates or lives on Smith Mountain Lake," he said. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Taking nature's pulse Jul 20, 2008
"I've seen a lot of bottomland hardwood species in my work along the Roanoke River, but it's nice to get into the uplands here and see all these species of oak. I don't think I've ever seen so many varieties.". Even a brief tour through the forest led by Knowles revealed the diverse landscape and natural features that make the reserve a scientifically valuable resource and a simply rewarding experience for anyone with an appreciation for natural beauty. (The Daily Reflector)
A rapid cure for Cape Fear Jun 19, 2008
"If the striper fishing comes back, it could be as good as the Roanoke," said Wicker, referring to the Roanoke River, which has seen a resurgence of striped bass that draws anglers from all over the country. "Above each lock and dam you have about 20 miles of river not being utilized. The most important stretch of river [for spawning fish] is above Lock and Dam No. 3. It has better dissolved oxygen content plus rock gravel bottoms."Wicker said it would be cheaper to remove the dams, but water... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hooked on stripers May 22, 2008
9-pound striped bass from the murky waters of the Roanoke River ... He said that he has had tags from Roanoke River stripers returned from as far away as Long Island, N.Y.A striper this big can produce as as many as 4 million eggs. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Unbridled promise Apr 10, 2008
Ask someone in the area what attracts people here and that person likely will mention several things rather quickly historical sites such as Bath, Washington s waterfront, Hyde County s Ocracoke Beach and the fishing on the Roanoke River at Plymouth. Well, add the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center just outside Williamston in Martin County to that list. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Fishing tournament series begins Sunday Feb 23, 2008
This year is the second year has hosted the tournament trail on the Roanoke River, but it s the first year the event has been based in Plymouth, according to event organizer Mitchell Blake ... I m trying to promote a year-round tournament trail on the Roanoke River, Blake, who also runs a full-time charter-fishing business, said Wednesday ... Plymouth Mayor Brian Roth said the Roanoke River is often referred to as the crown jewel of eastern North Carolina rivers when it comes to bass fishing. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Saving space Jan 10, 2008
Advertisements Javier Serna, Staff Writer SCOTLAND NECK - Standing deep among the box elder, oak, cypress, magnolia, ash and sycamore trees in the Roanoke River's flood plain, Merrill Lynch reached for a fruit that looked like a short, green banana from a young, bushy tree ... One of the conservancy's first breaks was along the Roanoke River in 1982, when it acquired its first 200 acres ... The conservancy's impact was apparent as Lynch led the way recently onto a 1,422-acre parcel from an... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tournament News Dec 13, 2007
From Organization News Releases AMERICAN TEAM BASS CLASSIC27 teams, season finale, Oct. 13-14, Roanoke River, PlymouthTOP FINISHERS: 1, Jim Britt, St. Pauls, and Ronnie Britt, St. Pauls, 16 fish, 32. 38 pounds, $1,820; 2, Derek Clifton, Garner, and Doug Denton, Clayton, 10 fish, 19. (News & Observer -- Sports)
More photo galleries » Dec 12, 2007
Call of the wild: Visiting the Roanoke River (Nov. 11, 2007). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A glimpse at Christmas past Dec 3, 2007
Set off in the middle of the woods and overlooking the Roanoke River, the crackling fire, rifle rounds and the occasional cell phone ring will fall silent for another year. Kathryn Kennedy can be reached at kkennedy@coxnc. (The Daily Reflector)
Getting back in the hunt Nov 29, 2007
GAME-LAND AREAS INVOLVED: Bladen Lakes; Caswell; Holly Shelter; Roanoke River Wetlands; Goose Creek; Sandhills; and Thurmond Chatham. Other areas are to be added. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Christmas comes early to Plymouth Nov 14, 2007
On Friday the Town of Plymouth will leapfrog the Thanksgiving holiday to ring in the Christmas spirit with its annual tree-lighting ceremony and holiday festivities throughout the downtown on the Roanoke River ... Christmas on the Roanoke, a two-day event, will take place on the banks of the Roanoke River in Plymouth beginning Friday. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Hear the call of the wild in N.C. Nov 2, 2007
Call of the wild: Night on the Roanoke River ... On the Roanoke River, N.C. Here's something you might not know ... When my husband and I sat listening from our camp chairs on a wooden platform in a swamp off the Roanoke River, we were expecting to hear birds, and especially owls, who say a lot more than "whooo ... whooo." Their eerie-sounding screeching can fill a forest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Plymouth council juggles some development issues Nov 1, 2007
How and where that development will affect the small community on the Roanoke River were topics of discussion Monday night. One of the desirable things for downtown is to have residents there because it brings in businesses, Board of Adjustment member Willie Drye said Monday night at joint meeting between the board and the Town Council. (Washington Daily News, NC)
From the field Oct 4, 2007
All impoundments on the Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land will be dry during early season hunting. Other areas that also may lack sufficient water sources to flood completely, the commission said, are Lodge Road Impoundment and portions of the Greentree Impoundments on Holly Shelter Game Land; parts of the J. Morgan Futch Impoundment; and much of the rainfall-dependent Parker Farm, which is part of the Goose Creek Game Land. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Health Department mulls new advisory Aug 16, 2007
It] will update the 2004 fish advisory for the Roanoke River, he added ... The 2004 advisory updates a 1999 advisory that was itself an extension of an earlier warning about Roanoke River fish and PCBs ... The 1999 advisory extended a Roanoke River warning so it would include 27 miles they noted as, known locally as the Staunton River, because of PCBs found near the BGF facility in Altavista. (Altivista Journal, VA)
CATCH AND RELEASE? DEQ issues river warning Aug 16, 2007
Testing has been underway in recent weeks, it continued last week and is ongoing up and down the Staunton River and further down the Roanoke River system, especially after initial testing raised alarms. DEQ officials reminded the public that a fish consumption advisory has been in effect by the Virginia Department of Health. (Altivista Journal, VA)
DEQ issues river warning Aug 11, 2007
"The PCBs have been an ongoing problem.Testing has been underway in recently, it continued last week and is ongoing up and down the Staunton River and elsewhere on the Roanoke River system, especially after initial testing raised alarms.DEQ officials reminded the public that a fish consumption advisory has been in effect by the Virginia Department of Health.In 1999, a previous advisory expended to include 29 miles of the Staunton River, noting people should eat "no more than two eight-ounce... (Altivista Journal, VA)
More shad is purpose of program Jul 19, 2007
Since 1998, two eastern North Carolina fish hatcheries have worked to restore the American shad population in the Roanoke River ... Primary spawning grounds for shad in the Roanoke River would be upstream of Weldon, Winslow said Tuesday. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Council renews Gillespie’s contract Jul 18, 2007
According to Christie, both the Staunton River and Falling River, as part of the Roanoke River system, qualify as Southern Rivers and are eligible for these grant funds. Brookneal has received notices from the Department of Environmental Quality of permit violations for the first three months of this year at the Staunton River lagoon and the first two months of the year at the Falling River lagoon, Christie pointed out. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Tournament results Jul 12, 2007
11 fish, 22-6, $2,500INFORMATION: (407) 566-2208, AMERICAN TEAM BASSNEXT: Sunday, Roanoke River, Water Street access, Plymouth; Aug. 19, Jordan Lake, Farrington Point; Oct. 13-14, Roanoke River, Water Street access, PlymouthINFORMATION: Derek Clifton (919) 669-5901, Ronnie Britt (910) 734-4626WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUENEXT: Shenandoah Division, Saturday, James River, Richmond, Va. Sept. 22-23, Potomac River, Woodbridge, Va. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Relicensing committee voices its concerns Jul 4, 2007
This photo shows an eroded bank on the Roanoke River just before it enters the lake. The sediment carried into the lake increases water turbidity. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
Clayton angler reels in record cat May 17, 2007
The angler caught a state-record 16-pound channel catfish on April 19 while fishing for striped bass on the Roanoke River ... John Davinson of Clayton caught his record 16-pound catfish in the Roanoke River. (News & Observer -- Sports)
More of this story May 8, 2007
The fish only spawn in certain parts of the Roanoke River, and even in Emporia, Va. he said, many people don't even know what they are. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Tony GarittaNCWRC extends Roanoke River striped bass fishing season May 5, 2007
NCWRC extends Roanoke River striped bass fishing season - The Lexington Dispatch. "> Friday, May 04, 2007 | Currently 54?, CLOUDY | May 04. 2007 1:00PM NCWRC extends Roanoke River striped bass fishing season Tony Garitta The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has extended the season for harvesting striped bass by hook and line from the Roanoke River Striped Bass Management Area through this weekend.The season closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Thereafter, all striped bass from the area must be... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Modified flow of Staunton River to enhance striped bass spawning Apr 21, 2007
Appalachian Power will modify its normal release of water from the Smith Mountain Project Leesville Dam into the Roanoke River that began Sunday, April 15. Adjusted water releases from the dam are designed to enhance striped bass spawning downstream in the Roanoke River. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Storm whips up a frenzy Apr 17, 2007
The untreated sewage spilled into an unnamed tributary to the Roanoke River from the lift station at Golf Road after four inches of rain was received, the city reported. The sewer lines in that drainage basin are among those scheduled to be repaired this year with grant funds recently awarded from the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Board reaffirms opposition to rail Apr 12, 2007
The board of supervisors opposed the intermodal facility locating in Elliston because the facility would not comply with the county's 2025 Comprehensive Plan, the facility would have a negative environmental impact on the Roanoke River and the surrounding rural area, and the facility would greatly increase truck traffic traveling in and through the villages of Shawsville, Elliston and Lafayette to and from the proposed intermodal facility which would not be compatible with the rural residential... (Salem Mainstreet Newspapers, VA)
Citizen’s Academy: staying fit can mean staying alive Apr 6, 2007
Of course there are nights like the one Doyle recounted, chasing a suspect toward and through the Roanoke River in full gear -- once again being physically fit comes in handy there. A sizable number of the 26 people in the Advanced Citizen s Academy tried the LawFit course, including Vinton Mayor Brad Grose, who displayed the same nimbleness he does when finessing an issue through town council by scaling the five-foot wall and making it through the window with ease. (Salem Mainstreet Newspapers, VA)
Dwindling fish population forces state to issue a moratorium Apr 1, 2007
The Cypress Grill, on the banks of the Roanoke River, has been in operation for 33 years and opens only during herring season, which has earned it a national reputation. "We've got to go all the way to South Carolina to get what you can get right here within 40 foot of the restaurant," Gardner said. (The Daily Reflector)
Hurt to seek Hawkins’ Senate seat Mar 28, 2007
Hurt is a member of the Rural Virginia Prosperity Commission Rural Center, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Board, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commission, Virginia Roanoke River Basin Advisory Committee, Virginia State Crime Commission, and Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Commission. He also is a member of the Virginia Bar Association Board of Governors, Chatham Rotary Club, and an elder at Chatham Presbyterian Church. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Tony GarittaCatawba's Long is lone North Carolina angler at 2007 Bassmasters Classic Feb 24, 2007
Catawba's Long is lone North Carolina angler at 2007 Bassmasters Classic - The Lexington Dispatch (Foster's Daily Democrat)
another VIEW Feb 20, 2007
River herring, the common name for blueback herring and alewife, are an ocean fish but spawn in freshwater; the Roanoke River historically has been a prime herring habitat, and the fish were economically important to North Carolina s northeast. Biologists aren t sure why herring are at critically low levels, but a moratorium could return stocks in 10 to 20 years. (Washington Daily News, NC)
The water remains an important asset Jan 24, 2007
The Roanoke River Maritime Museum just completed a new exhibition gallery to remind us of the past, our present and even our future ... Doward Jones, another museum board member, credits Plymouth s economic success in the early 1800s to a close relationship with the Roanoke River ... The museum is a reflection of the Roanoke River and the Albemarle Sound in the lives of the people of this community. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Plymouth museum reflects maritime history Jan 22, 2007
PLYMOUTH Having just completed construction on a new exhibition gallery, the Roanoke River Maritime Museum is ready to educate guests on the historic connection Washington County has with its waterways. The museum is a reflection of the Roanoke River and the Albemarle Sound in the lives of the people of this community, Doward Jones, museum board of directors member, said ... It was purchased, in partnership with the city, by the Roanoke River Association through a 525,000 N.C. Department of... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Martin commissioners want state to lift herring ban Jan 12, 2007
Unless something is done, there won t be any fishing in the Roanoke River. Terry Pratt, a member of the Albemarle Fishermen s Association, said a moratorium on herring in the area does not take into account cyclical herring-population patterns. (Washington Daily News, NC)
