List/Grid Monthly Archives: November 2014
Skenazy: The newest epidemic
Cult of kiddie danger spreading to your neighborhood There is a new religion taking over America. Chances are you haven’t heard of it yet, though you probably know some folks…
Driver sought for cross-country road trip
Wheels4Paws group short a relief driver By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Wanted: A man or woman who can walk dogs, provide cats and dogs food and water and clean the occasional crate,…
Two airlifted after overnight truck crash
Staff report ELLERBE — Two people were airlifted from the scene of a one-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Sandhill Game Management Road. Emergency personnel from Northside Volunteer Fire Department,…
Shires, Jackson lead Derby 50K field
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo galleries: Set 1 – Set 2 * Complete results (PDF) * Race website DERBY — Mike Fiorito’s muscles tightened and cramped after the first…
Obituary: Charles Munn
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — After a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer, Charles Raye Munn passed peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning, Nov. 28, 2014. Mr. Munn is survived by his loving and…
Two hurt in head-on collision
Relative: They’re ‘in God’s hands now’ By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Two men were taken for further medical treatment after their vehicles collided head-on in an incident Friday afternoon…
Hudson: Outrage at president’s immigration order remains
Like you, I am absolutely outraged at President Barack Obama’s “my way or no way” approach to the serious issues facing our nation. From unilaterally re-writing his signature health care…
Obituary: James Grant Sr.
James Lacy Grant Sr., of 905 Henderson St., Hamlet, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 at Hospice Haven. He was born July 7, 1920, in Marlboro County, son of Malon…
McInnis: ‘Teacher shortage is real’
Identified as common, real problem across District 25 By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com A science/social studies teacher is needed at Rockingham Middle School. Leak Street School needs certified teachers in math, social…
Christmas time events around Richmond County
Staff report Far too many people think there’s nothing to do in or around Richmond County. Perhaps it’s that those people simply aren’t looking. Now that Thanksgiving 2014 is history,…
Pastor Hill: Thankful for hope
Col 1:23, “If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached…
A Life Remembered: Macie McQueen
The story of a community matriarch By Kimberly Harrington Special to The Pee Dee Post She is remembered as a passionate advocate for justice and equality, a driven community activist, a…
Cheraw ChristmasFest, parade set for Dec. 13
CHERAW, S.C. — Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas of pure holiday joy as the Town of Cheraw hosts its annual Cheraw ChristmasFest and Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13. The day’s…
Ask the Goat: Pacing Cactus Rose
With only three weeks out from Javelina, I was doing a fair share of trail running at San Antonio’s most solid single-track system –Eisenhower Park. The “Hillview Trail,” when expanded…
K2 Solutions to layoff staff in Derby
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com A Moore County-based defense contractor is reported to be laying off a large portion of its Derby workforce shortly after the new year. A K2 Solutions Inc. employee affected by the…
Convenient Care Clinic to offer expanded hours
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Convenient Care in Richmond County will soon be offering new extended hours. Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, the clinic will be open seven days a week, from 10 a.m….
Beggs joins PeeDeePost.com sports staff
Staff report Nick Beggs has joined the sports staff at The Pee Dee Post and PeeDeePost.com as a part-time sports clerk. That makes his department staff total … one….
Donations make Monroe Avenue Thanksgiving a little better
Mike Patrick, Chaplain, Sylvia Woodard, Secretary, and William Sturdivant Sr., road captain, presented 12 gift certificates for families of Monroe Avenue Elementary School students to receive Thanksgiving meals. Pictured receiving…
Obituary: John Carpenter
RALEIGH, N.C. — Mr. John Marshall Carpenter, 78, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at his home. He was born July 23, 1936 in Anson County, N.C., a son of the late…
NFL linebacker’s visit brightens Thanksgiving
Dannell Ellerbe and wife, son visit seniors, hand out meals Ellerbe: ‘I’m from here. I know how hard times can be.’ By Kevin Spradlin and Nick Beggs PeeDeePost.com * Photo…
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