List/Grid Monthly Archives: May 2014
Silance, Riner, Baker shine in Ironman Classic
Special to PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM – Jacksonville’s Chaz Silance earned the most money and Kevin Riner and Jacob Baker both were double-up winners, but the biggest story at the 16th annual Memorial…
GNAT Scat 10K run/walk
10K run, 2-mile run/walk to benefit community garden NORMAN — Calling all runners and walkers for the inaugural GNAT Scat 10K run/walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in the tiny…
Obituary: George Hudson
George Arnel Hudson, 66, of Rockingham, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his home. Mr. Hudson was born November 26, 1947 in Richmond County, a son of the…
Hamlet man charged in stabbing
A Hamlet man was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury after a May 7 altercation left two men wounded. Donald Brian Robinson, 36, of Green Chapel…
Norman honors veterans at community cookout
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com NORMAN — What started out as a backyard cookout has evolved into a full-blown Memorial Day observance and community event in Norman. Mayor Kenneth Broadway said…
Obituary: Raymond Erick Wilska
Raymond Erick “Ray” Wilska, 68, of Rockingham, N.C., died Wednesday, May 21, 2014. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net….
Brigman, volunteers place flags to honor veterans
By KevinSpradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Retired Army Master Sergeant Jimmy Brigman helped place nearly 800 flags early Monday morning at Richmond County Memorial Park on East Broad Avenue. The idea,…
‘We must do our part’
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Speakers at an intimate and solemn Memorial Day ceremony at Dobbins Heights Town Hall focused on the need to help veterans who are…
‘It’s loud and it’s fast’
Racers compete for ‘braggin’ rights and an adrenaline rush’ at national event By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 600 photos – download for free! ELLERBE —…
Obituary: Lois C. McGee
Lois Elaine Campbell McGee, of 138 Fourth Street, Cordova N.C., died Saturday evening at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 1, 1936. She was preceded in death by her…
The real reason kids are fat
Fat, fat, fat. That’s what you keep hearing about our kids today — news that is simple, straightforward and sad. But then comes the jumble of reasons. Could it be high-fructose…
‘A bunch of busy earthworms’
Curiosity blooms at Discovery Place KIDS By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Abby Shaw’s favorite bug is a cricket, she said, because of the way it chirps. On Sunday afternoon,…
McInnis receives service, leadership award
Retired Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dan McInnis recently was awarded a service and leadership award from the North Carolina Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association. “It means so much to me,”…
American Legion retires old flags
Post 147 stages semiannual ceremony By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com LEDBETTER — More than a dozen members and guests of American Legion Post 147 conducted the post’s semiannual exercise of a flag…
‘It is not for us who are gathered here today’
Memorial Day observance honors veterans’ sacrifice By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – Nearly 500 photos can be downloaded free of charge * Video – “Helmet on the Butt…
Frye rolls to Cordova 5K victory
Rockingham woman ‘an inspiration ‘ after being paralyzed from the chest down in January car accident By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 550 photos – download for free * Complete…
Tossing for Taylor and other Ellerbe scenes
Cornhole tournament proceeds benefit Arthritis Foundation By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ELLERBE — Three dozen competitors registered for the inaugural Tossing for Taylor corn hole tournament on Friday night in Ellerbe….
Rugged Maniac Races coming to Rockingham Dragway
Dragway ‘turned out to be a great fit’ By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The population of Richmond County is set to grow by 13 percent or more between now and May…
Pigs-4-Kids BBQ plate sale going on now
Proceeds help meet Cole Foundation Challenge Grant for new playground By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — More than a quarter of the 800 plates prepared for the inaugural Pigs-4-Kids barbecue…
You Decide: Can gray become green in rural areas?
Retired people are on the move. They’re going to resorts, towns and cities where their children and grandchildren live, or simply to locations with a lower cost of living. And…
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