Rockingham consignment store in the Wright hands
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — The former Bank of Pee Dee building will continue its makeover as Rocking Trends Consignment and Boutique. The store is in the process…
This Day in NC History: Memorial to Wright brothers dedicated
On March 2, 1927, President Calvin Coolidge signed legislation authorizing the Kill Devil Hills National Monument. Five years later, a 60-foot granite monument was dedicated in Dare County. The monument itself…
RSHS juniors prepped for ACT
Special to The Pee Dee Post ROCKINGHAM — High school juniors across North Carolina have prepared for the ACT on Tuesday, marking the state’s third year in requiring schools to…
‘Full speed ahead’ for PeeDeePost.com
Previous coverage * The ethical choice * The numbers quantify the need * Readers flock to PeeDeePost.com * Let’s talk about community involvement * 62,462 photos and counting * The Post suspends operations Staff…
Commissioners seek to change monthly meeting date
Staff report * Meeting agenda ROCKINGHAM — Members of the Board of Richmond County Commissioners tonight will consider a proposal to change the day of their regular monthly meeting. The…
Commander to Congress: We face ‘historic opportunities’
Rockingham’s Joyner in capitol to lobby for veterans * American Legion legislative priorities WASHINGTON D.C. — In a hearing room packed with more than 300 veterans and their families, American Legion National Commander Michael…
‘Come stand in the sun with us’
Pee Dee Electric offers solar energy buy-in *FAQ Staff report WADESBORO — Seventy of 360 solar panels available to be purchased by Pee Dee Electric members already have been claimed….
Hudson: It’s about defending the Constitution
More than three months ago, President Barack Obama took unprecedented executive action to grant amnesty to nearly five million illegal immigrants. As I’ve said before, I do not agree with…
This Day in NC History: Gov. Thomas Bickett of Monroe and Louisburg
On February 28, 1869, Thomas Bickett, North Carolina’s World War I governor, was born in Monroe After studying law at UNC, Bickett settled in Louisburg and was elected to represent Franklin County…
Thompson, Berry honored as Outstanding 4-Hers
Annual banquet highlights youth activities By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery ROCKINGHAM — Kristi Reep turned away from the podium, her back to the audience of five dozen or…
Railroad crossing closures planned in Hamlet
HAMLET — The city of Hamlet on Friday was notified about temporary impending railroad crossing closures planned for track-bed repaving and maintenance by CSX personnel. This maintenance is to better…
EMT class to begin March 26
HAMLET — The next EMT class is set to begin on March 26 at Richmond Community College. Classes will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday….
NETC announces educators of the year
CHERAW, S.C. — Three Northeastern Technical College employees were recently named as the college’s Educators of the Year and recognized at the annual South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) Conference…
This Day in NC History: The Lynching of Wyatt Outlaw
On February 26, 1870, Graham town commissioner Wyatt Outlaw, an African American, was lynched by a band of Ku Klux Klansmen. Outlaw served in the 2nd Regiment United States Colored Cavalry…
3-5 inches of snow expected tonight, early Thursday
Staff report RICHMOND COUNTY — A winter storm in as many days is expected to to bring between 3 to 5 inches of snow to Richmond County beginning after sunset Wednesday…
Students uninjured when car strikes school bus
Staff report HAMLET — No students were injured when a Richmond County public school bus was rear-ended by a vehicle Wednesday morning. District officials said none of the 62 students aboard…
Forecast again halts Dragway schedule
* 2015 Dragway schedule ROCKINGHAM — Rockingham Dragway’s racers appreciation race is the latest victim of the Southeast’s raucous weather roller-coaster. The free entry event, which was to have been run…
Authorities: Teen fails to face robbery charge
Staff report Richmond County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward leading to the location and arrest of a 17-year-old Hamlet female. Ravendae Little, who stands 5-feet 6-inches tall and 158…
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