Here is some useful information to help make your move or visit to the Roanoke Valley an easy one. Please contact us now! We'll mail you a relocation package that includes more detailed information than is listed here. Contact the Chamber at 252-537-3513.
Location
The Roanoke Valley is located in northeastern North Carolina along Interstate 95. We are just south of the Virginia state line and approximately 90 miles west of the Atlantic coast. Halifax County encompasses 732 square miles, and Northampton County covers 549 square miles. Driving time to both Raleigh, NC, and Richmond, VA, is approximately 90 minutes. Washington, D.C. is a three-hour drive.
Climate
Annual Average Temperature 69 (high) 47 (low)
January Average Temperature 50.3 (high) 29.7 (low)
July Average Temperature 88.7 (high) 68.5 (low)
Annual Average Rainfall 41.64"
Annual Average Snowfall 6.0"
Population (2000 Census)
Halifax County 57,370
Northampton County 22,086
Conway 734
Enfield 2,347
Garysburg 1,254
Gaston 973Halifax 344
Hobgood 404
Jackson 695
Lasker 103
Littleton 692
Rich Square 931Roanoke Rapids 16,957
Scotland Neck 2,362
Seaboard 695
Severn 263
Weldon 1,374
Woodland 833
Labor
NC Employment Security Commission)
Transportation
Airports - Local/Regional:
Halifax/Northampton Regional Airport
Commercial:
Raleigh-Durham (90-minute drive)
Richmond (90-minute drive)
Rocky Mount-Wilson (60-minute drive)
Rail Service:
CSX (Freight only)
Amtrak (Rocky Mount)
Utilities:
Water & Sewer:
Halifax County Water Dept. (252) 583-1451
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District (252) 537-9137
Town of Weldon (252) 536-3478
Northampton County Water System (252) 534-3811
Telephone:
Embarq 252-977-9011
Schoollink 252-535-2117
Electricity:
Dominion NC Power (888) 667-3000
Roanoke Electric Cooperative (800) 433-2236
Halifax Electric Membership Corp. (252) 445-5111
Duke Energy (800-452-2777)
Electricities
The following municipalities each provide electricity to their residents and should be contacted directly for service: Enfield, Hobgood, & Scotland Neck
Natural Gas Supplier:
Piedmont Natural Gas (800) 275-6264
Cable Television:
Charter Communications (877) 728-3121
Taxes:
(per $100 assessed value)
Halifax Co. .68
Northampton Co. .78
Enfield .75
Conway .44
Halifax .55
Garysburg .60
Hobgood .50
Gaston .50
Littleton .61
Jackson .55
Roanoke Rapids .574
Lasker .25
Scotland Neck .60
Rich Square .65
Weldon .70
Seaboard .50
Severn .39
Woodland .65
Town taxes are in addition to county tax. Sales tax is 7% (4.5% for the state and 2.5% for the county). All municipalities in Halifax and Northampton Counties levy solid waste/solid waste tipping fees. The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has a separate school tax of 21 cents per $100. The Weldon School District levies 17 cents per $100 for school taxes.
Education:
Public Schools
Halifax County (252) 583-5111
Roanoke Rapids City (252) 519-7100
Weldon City (252) 536-4821
Northampton County (252) 534-1371
Charter Schools:
KIPP Gaston College Prep (252) 308-6932
Private Schools:
Halifax Academy (252) 537-8527
Northeast Academy (252) 539-2461
Hobgood Academy (252) 826-4116
Cornerstone Christian (252) 535-3007
Post-Secondary:
Halifax Community College (252) 536-2551
Chowan University
Health Care:
Hospitals:
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax Regional Medical Center
73 physicians
206 private rooms
16 intensive care beds
20-bed psychiatric unit (252) 535-8011
Click here to see Halifax Regional at a Glance
Scotland Neck
Our Community Hospital
20 beds (252) 826-4144
County Health Departments
Halifax County (252) 583-5021
Northampton County (252) 534-5841
Media:
Newspapers
The Daily & Sunday Herald (Daily) (252) 537-2505
Littleton Observer (Weekly) (252) 586-6397
Lake Gaston Gazette (Weekly) (252) 586-2700
Commonwealth Progress (Weekly) (252) 826-2111
Roanoke Chowan News Herald (Weekly) (252) 332-2123
Radio Stations
WZRU FM 90.1-90.5
WPTM FM 102.3
WCBT AM 1230
WYAL AM 1280
WSMY AM 1400
WEZU 95.9
WTRG FM 97.9
WRTP FM 88.5
Real Estate:
Click here for Real Estate Companies in the Roanoke Valley
Work Environment
The Roanoke Valley's work environment consists of a strong industrial base. The area's history as an industrial community can be traced back almost 100 years. Today, paper continues to be one of the Roanoke Valley's major manufactured products, along with molded plastics, wood products, and fabricated metal. The area also has a strong agricultural tradition and is one of the state's leading producers of cotton and peanuts.
Attractions
Southern charm, rich history, a spectacular natural setting and mouth-watering dining are just a few of the the delights that await you in the Roanoke Valley. Often called North Carolina's "cradle of history," Historic Halifax is the birthplace of the Halifax Resolves, a document that gave rise to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. This state historic site is a "must see" for everyone in our area. The natural landscape also provides a wealth of recreational activities. From Lake Gaston, a 34-mile man-made lake, to Medoc Mountain State Park, a 2,300-acre natural wildlife preserve, there is something for everyone to enjoy
Shopping
Most communities offer uptown/downtown shopping, in addition to several shopping centers in Roanoke Rapids.
Bolling Springs Shopping Center
Forrest Hills Shopping Center
Great Falls Shopping Center
Lakeview Plaza Shopping Center
Oakland Shopping Center
Park Plaza
Plaza Shopping Center
Riverside Mill Antique and Craft Mall
Premier Landing
Village Corner Shopping Center
We Look forward to your visit! If you need any other information please give us a call at 252-537-3513.