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A Brief History of the Roanoke Valley 1964 1741 1742
Interstate 95 Northampton County Northampton Courthouse (town)
is developed is established. is established as Northampton’s
From the early Native American tribes who once inhabited the land to in Roanoke Rapids. county seat.
the European settlers who inspired a thriving and progressive culture here
in North Carolina, Halifax and Northampton counties have experienced 275
years of turmoil, peace, growth, and innovation.
Both counties have been sites of defining moments during tumultuous 1955 1963
Lake Gaston Dam
times. Halifax County is the birthplace of the Halifax Resolves, the pre- Roanoke Rapids Lake completed, creating a
Revolutionary resolution that empowered North Carolina delegates at the built for 20,000-acre lake. 1758
Halifax County
Second Continental Congress to collaborate with delegates from other hydroelectric power. forms, named for
colonies in declaring independence from Great Britain. The Halifax Resolves 1949 George Montague,
is the first official action by Colonial America to gain independence. Roanoke Valley Chamber of ROANOKE second Earl of Halifax.
The resolution is still commemorated and celebrated in the county as Commerce is established. VALLEY
Halifax Days.
In the 19th century, Northampton County was one of the most
progressive counties in the state. The area is home to the first railroad
to cross into North Carolina from Northampton to a trading post on the
Roanoke River. During the Civil War in July of 1863, the skirmish at Boon’s
Mill almost resulted in the destruction of the railroad near Weldon by the 1863 1776
A Civil War skirmish at Boon’s
Union army. Fortunately for Northampton, the Confederate army thwarted Mill in Northampton occurs as Halifax Resolves passed
1833
1823
the Union’s plan, and the railroad remained untouched. Union soldiers attempt and fail North Carolina’s first railroad is Northampton Courthouse as the first act of
The area enjoyed quiet in the 20th century and is known today for to destroy the railroad constructed near Northampton is incorporated and renamed independence in
y beautiful surroundings, including two lakes and a river, and an abundance near Weldon. to a trading post on the Jackson, in honor of Colonial America.
Roanoke River.
ke Valle • Must not be serving a sentence for a • Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer • Country
Andrew Jackson.
of outdoor recreational adventures.
252-586-2700 (Weekly)
felony conviction (including probation
WPTM FM 102.3, www.1023wptm.com
zenship rights must be restored.
o or parole). If previously convicted, citi • Roanoke Chowan News Herald • Easy Listening
252-332-2123 (Tri-weekly)
• Must rescind any previous registration
WEZU FM 95.9, www.wezu.org
an in another county or state. • www.rrspin.com (Online) • Gospel Music
o For more information, visit RADIO STATIONS WZRU FM 90.1 &
www.ncsbe.gov/voter-info.
R • Christian Contemporary WTGX FM 90.5, www.gomixradio.org
WRTP FM 88.5, www.hisradiowrtp.com
MEDIA WCBT AM 1230
WVRP FM 91.1, www.myjourneyfm.com
NEWSPAPERS • Hip Hop
• The Daily Herald (Daily) • Classic Rock WYTT FM 99.5, www.995jamz.com
252-537-2505 WRDU FM 100.7, wrdu.iheart.com
• Oldies
WTRG FM 97.9, www.thegreat98fm.com
• Public Radio
WHRL FM 88.1, www.whrv.org
• Religious
WBKU FM 91.7, afr.net
WYFL FM 92.5, www.bbnradio.org

• Sports
WSMY AM 1400

• Urban Contemporary
WFXK FM 104.3, foxync.hellobeautiful.com
4 Roanoke Valley Community Guide 2016-2017 • www.rvchamber.com • 252-537-3513