Roanoke Rapids, NC

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The Roanoke River

Todd Bennett

About Roanoke Rapids, NC

Roanoke Rapids is in the northeastern section of the state, close to the Virginia border. The city has a number of historical sites including Historic Halifax, which was the site of the Fourth Provincial Congress. Roanoke Rapids also has an interesting array of historic buildings, but the county's biggest claim to fame is Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, which has the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl.

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Roanoke Rapids, NC Sponsors

Citizens Community Bank	KapStone
Coastal Beverage Company	LegalShield - Dale J Bell
Daughtridge Gas	Reser's Fine Foods
Halifax County Business Horizons	Roanoke Electric Cooperative
Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau	Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools
Halifax Regional Medical Center	Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Hampton Inn	State Farm Insurance - Chris Canady
Heaton Real Estate	Town of Scotland Neck
Hilton Garden Inn	Weldon City Schools

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