Memorial fund set up for Jordyn Beck, 5-year-old Maddi
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Donate online * Jordyn’s obituary * May 30, 2014: Fighting for ‘a place where cancer does not exist’ Allyssa Jordyn Beck stood atop the steps…
‘There’s no wrong way to make it’
Brownies work to earn ‘try it’ badge with inventor’s workshop By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — It had all the makings of a television game show. Five groups of three-person…
Frisbee matches ultimately lead to something bigger
Contests are a draw for youth ministry By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 800 pics ROCKINGHAM — It’s been raining much of the day and the temperature…
Pastor Hill: Loving what Jesus loves
Psalm 122:1: “Getting in water does not make a bird a duck; but real ducks do get in the water.” C. Gudmundsson. As Christians we delight to fellowship with others…
Richmond runners head to Morrow Mountain
19.7-mile run is just for fun Staff report * Video of the 2011 event * List of entries What an idiot. Five Richmond County runners are registered for the Fellowship…
Soup sale to help buy handicap van
Cordova School student has cerebral palsy By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Donate online The recently chartered Rolling Sandhills Civitan Club is spearheading a benefit soup sale on Tuesday, Feb. 24…
Stevenson: Cuba and the colossus of the north
Columbus discovered Cuba during his journeys and claimed the island for Spain. When the United States became an established constitutional government, Americans including Thomas Jefferson, began to look at Cuba with…
114 flu deaths in NC, ‘could be one or two’ in Richmond County
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Related coverage * Jan. 7 — Flu sufferers urged to avoid emergency departments * Oct. 2 — Health Department offers flu, pneumonia vaccines Taking the easy approach…
NC’s LGBT protections, laws highlighted in national report
New report reveals that equal treatment remains out of reach for LGBT Americans WASHINGTON D.C. – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil…
‘I feel like a French fried freak in this!’
‘Always a Bridesmaid’ focuses on love, laughter By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * Jan. 8 — Play to be ‘a hoot’ * Dec. 19 — Smith: ‘Definitely … my…
10 score as Rockets handle Ellerbe, 45-14
Staff report ROCKINGHAM — Ten players scored for Rockingham on Thursday to lead the Rockets to a 45-14 home win over Ellerbe. Ralayah McRae led the way with 15 points,…
‘A playground for the creative class’
Rockingham seeks grant to spearhead Uwharrie region tourism effort By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday approved a grant application that, if approved, would put the city…
County seeks tourism director
Firm finishes county tourism plan By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The results are in, and there appears to be sufficient evidence to determine that Richmond County tourism efforts need a full-time…
Reese named forestry and programs manager
Eddie Reese has been named the Forestry and Programs Manager for the North Carolina Forestry Association. Reese is a Rockingham native and has more than 12 years of experience in forest…
Food Lion worker accused of theft
Staff report HAMLET — Hamlet Police Department detectives on Wednesday arrested Donte Davis for stealing from the grocery store where he worked. Davis, 19, of Earle Franklin Drive in Hamlet,…
Bank robbery suspect in custody
Staff report * Initial report The Rockingham wanted for allegedly robbing a bank in Troy earlier this week has been arrested. Authorities say Anthony Drake, 45, robbed the Fidelity Bank…
Business facade grants still available
CHERAW, S.C. — Matching grants to assist in the exterior enhancement of businesses located within the town limits are still available from the town of Cheraw. Applications will be reviewed…
Bullies beware
Ronald McDonald: “If you see something, say something” By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 700 pics! HAMLET — There is, said Ronald McDonald, no prototypical bully….
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