Goodman seeks return to yesterday’s Main Street
Legislator unites moderate conservative Democrats behind mainstream message With a little help, Goodman says, McLaurin might not have lost By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com One could say the North Carolina Democratic…
Goodman: 2015 legislative session begins in earnest
Even though we were out of session, the month of January was very busy for me. A few highlights include a luncheon meeting with UNC Pembroke Chancellor Kyle R. Carter,…
Hudson: The president’s war on American energy
As we all know, a serious winter storm barreled up the East coast last week, dropping nearly three feet of snow in areas, cutting off power for some folks and…
Potts ready to ‘take it to the house’
‘Part of me is ready’ to retire By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Yvette Potts was all aflutter. Though visitors to the Richmond County Judicial Center had, over the years,…
‘Believing is achieving’
HAMLET — “Believing is achieving.” That was the message of retired NFL cornerback Perry Williams, who spoke to fourth grade students Friday morning at at Monroe Avenue Elementary in Hamlet. Williams grew…
Road to championship goes through Rockingham
Rockets boys and girls both earn No. 1 seeds Staff report An undefeated record goes a long way in making sure a team has earned the top seed. Both the…
Macie McQueen ‘most deserving’
The community activist, honored with prestigious Charles White Service Award By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Jan. 30: ‘Gene, this is your night’ * Dec. 8: Macie McQueen named Charles White Service…
‘Gene, this is your night’
Former mayor, state senator honored as Citizen of the Year By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Jan. 30: Macie McQueen ‘most deserving” of service award * Dec. 8: Macie McQueen named Charles…
Hamlet names new parks and rec director
McLaurin set to begin new job Feb. 9 By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Related coverage * Sept. 8: Parks and Rec director steps down * Sept. 9: Bowman offers parting shot to City…
Volunteers extinguish late-night house fire
Quick response spares vacant Cordova home major damage By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com CORDOVA — Volunteers with the Cordova Fire Department responded late Thursday night to a fire inside a vacant…
Swiney leads Rockets to regular season perfection
Girls Middle School Basketball By Nick Beggs PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — The Rockingham Rockets capped perfect regular season Thursday as they beat the Anson Bearcats 40-22 in both teams’ season finale. “We had very…
Newton, Rockets finish 10-0
Boys Middle School Basketball By Nick Beggs PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — The Rockets boys’ basketball team capped a perfect 10-0 regular season after a 38-34 home win against Anson Middle School. But it…
White’s bucket puts Red Rams ahead for good
Boys Middle School Basketball Hamlet edges Rohanen, 45-38 By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Photo gallery: 300 snapshots HAMLET — When Tony Smith hit three straight 3-pointers to close out the first…
First-quarter spurt leads Hamlet past Rohanen
Girls Middle School Basketball Dixon, Brown lead Red Rams in season finale By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery: More than 450 photos HAMLET — Any game can be a chance for…
Chamber awards meeting going on now
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Dec. 8: Macie McQueen named Charles White Service Award recipient * Dec. 8: Chamber names McLaurin Citizen of the Year HAMLET — Members of…
‘A proud moment’ for Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas converts 40K sq ft shell into newest resource center By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — 185 Enterprise Drive couldn’t look any better. It was through rose-colored glasses,…
WRC aims to add to Sandhills Game Lands
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on Thursday approved moving forward with the acquisition of three area properties adjacent to the Sandhills Game Lands encompassing 527…
Wildlife in North Carolina magazine announces photo contest winners
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the winners of its 10th annual Wildlife in North Carolina magazine photo competition. Neil Jernigan, of Snow Hill, won the…
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