List/Grid Monthly Archives: October 2014
Two arrested in August arson-murder
Additional arrests expected Moore County Sheriff Neil Godfrey announced today the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Elden Kitson Vanderwal. Godfrey said that deputies responded…
Rockets sweep aside Red Rams, eye title game
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 1,000 snapshots Previous coverage * Oct. 22: Rockets push aside Bearcats, 44-0 * Oct. 15: Rockets overwhelm Wildcat, 46-14 *…
Another 772 cast ballots in early voting
Turnout surpasses 11 percent By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — It was the second busiest day of early voting for Richmond County election officials as all three early voting sites…
House fire in Cordova
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com CORDOVA — Firefighters responded to a working structure Wednesday just before 2:30 p.m. to a two-story home in Cordova at the corner of Center and China…
Obituary: Harry Dean Barfield
Harry Dean Barfield, 61, of 840 Battley Dairy Road, Rockingham, N.C., died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, as the result of an automobile accident. A visitation will be held from…
FirstHealth’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program to become full time
PINEHURST — Since April, FirstHealth of the Carolinas has partnered with the University of North Carolina’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology to offer a part-time Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) program at FirstHealth…
Obituary: Norma ‘Jean’ Chunn
Norma “Jean” Chunn 73, of Rockingham, N.C. passed away on Oct. 23, 2014 at The Oaks of Mayview in Raleigh. She was born in Washington D.C. to the late Joseph Eli Ickes and Eulla Marie Thomas. …
Hamlet museum, restoration effort receive award
HAMLET — The city of Hamlet and the North Carolina Department of Transportation proudly announce that the Tornado Building-Antique Vehicle Museum and the restoration of the historic 1892 replica of…
Voter suppression? There’s an app for that
By Stephanie Carson Public News Service-NC RALEIGH — Early voting in North Carolina is well under way. But on Election Day, thousands will wait until the last minute, and there will…
Science night at Washington Street School
Washington Street Elementary School hosted a science night on Oct. 16 for their students and parents. To begin with, teachers quickly introduced the science standard and topic for the grade level. Then, guided…
Early voting surpasses 2,600
Ellerbe, Hamlet early voting sites open Wednesday By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Another day, another milestone for early voting in Richmond County. On Tuesday, 532 people cast their ballots,…
Skenazy: (Dirty) thought crimes
A man in Britain has been convicted for his fantasies. Robul Hoque, 39, was found guilty of downloading “prohibited images” of cartoon girls, some in school uniforms, doing dirty deeds….
Wilkes celebrates 100th with family, friends
HAMLET — Beulah Terry Wilkes, of Hamlet, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 25 surrounded by family and friends. Her sons, Archie and Eddie Wilkes, and her many grandchildren…
Musical tribute to veterans set for Nov. 6
For the ninth year, the Cheraw (S.C.) Arts Commission and On Stage Theatre Group will honor veterans with a musical tribute featuring local singers and musicians. This year’s Musical Tribute…
Sealed Air looks to RCC for customized training
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has signed an agreement with Sealed Air of Rockingham to provide a customized training program for the company’s employees. Developed by RCC’s Director of Customized…
Preschoolers plant a pumpkin patch
Carla’s Country Daycare in Hamlet has done a pumpkin patch as a family project. This is the second year that the kids have made the pumpkin patch. The preschoolers, ages 3 and 4, enjoy sitting in the pumpkin patch.
Covington turns 93 in Rockingham
Marise Covington celebrated her 93rd birthday on Saturday, Oct. 25 at her home in Rockingham. Family and friends dropped in between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to share cake and…
Dec. 2, 1849 and a ‘world of woe’
Anson County man uncovers Rockingham hanging gone wrong While searching for online information on the Martin Family, I discovered by accident the hanging of my great-great-great-great-grandfather, which was posted in…
Paint with Vicky McLain
The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Paint a Cornucopia at Colors & Cola with artist Vicky McLain. Participants will create a Thanksgiving Cornucopia from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Cheraw…
Scam alert: You didn’t win anything
The Rockingham Police Department has received several calls about a phone scam that is targeting area seniors. The reports have stated that seniors are receiving phone calls from a male…
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