List/Grid Monthly Archives: March 2015

Bat-killing fungus continues in NC
ASHEVILLE — White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern United States, continues to affect bat populations in western North Carolina, although the declines…

Meridian launches new website for Mzero software
ABERDEEN — Meridian announced today the release of a new website dedicated solely to its Mzero Software at www.MzeroSoftware.com. The new site will showcase Meridian’s self-service software offerings in greater depth as…

Molamphy appointed to state transportation board
Staff report PINEHURST — A Moore County businessman has been appointed to the North Carolina Board of Transportation, Patrick Molamphy, owner of Molamphy and Associates insurance and Albemarle Oil Company,…

Obituary: Betty Harris
Betty Cox Harris, 78, of Rockingham, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Levine-Dickson Hospice in Huntersville, N.C. Mrs. Harris was born March 20, 1937 in Anson County,…

Co-defendant: ‘My uncle killed that man’
Defense: Witness is easily influenced due to brain tumor By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * 3/31: Defendant’s nephew: My uncle did it * 3/30: 911 calls replayed, detectives questioned *…

Obituary: Thomas Crowley
Thomas Hazel Crowley, 74, of Rockingham, N.C., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Mr. Crowley was born October 30, 1940 in Chesterfield County, S.C.,…

State Youth Hunter Education Skills tourney set for April 25
* See the PDP’s District 6 tournament coverage * 2014 state tnmt coverage from the PDP MILLSTONE — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will host the 37th annual Youth Hunter…

Defendant’s nephew: My uncle did it
Trial in murder of Michael Collins Sr. continues By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * 3/30: 911 calls replayed, detectives questioned * 3/30: Victim’s wife of defendant: ‘He was our friend’…

April is Autism Awareness Month
RALEIGH — The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) will kick off Autism Awareness Month with a celebration on Thursday, April 2. The World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day event, from 10 a.m….

Become a first-responder
CHERAW, S.C. — Northeastern Technical College (NETC) has joined with Northeastern Rural Health Network to provide Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, April 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at NETC’s Cheraw campus….

Burns: The compelling simplicity of Ann Hair
Ann Hair. They moved her name but not her bones or body. The bulldozers and builders came. They moved her name but not her bones or body. Ann Hair. Ann…

SBC ‘A’ comes out on top in title tilt
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery * Previous coverage HAMLET — It wasn’t easy, but no one ever said it would be. Even so, the top-seeded Second Baptist Church “A”…

2 Raiders earn All-Region honors
Mary Catherine Coltrane and Essence Gilbert, cheerleaders at Richmond Senior High School, were recently selected to the 2015 All-Region Cheer Team. The All-Region Awards were presented at Maiden High School…

RCC Open House set for April 21
Scholarships, iPad to be raffled off HAMLET — Whether you’re a high school student or graduate looking to earn a college degree or a member of the workforce looking to upgrade…

5 suspected drunk drivers, 60 charges in DUI checkpoint
Staff report * Photo gallery * Previous coverage HOFFMAN — A multi-agency DWI checkpoint on Friday resulted in five drivers being arrested on suspicion of impaired driving, two felony charges and…

RSHS Choir earns ‘Superior’ rating at choral festival
MONROE — The Richmond Senior High School Choir, under the direction of John Tyson, recently received superior ratings at the NC State High School Choral Festival MPA (Music Performance Adjudication) held…

911 calls replayed, detectives questioned on witness stand
Murder trial continues Tuesday By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * 3/30: Victim’s wife of defendant: ‘He was our friend’ * 3/27: Alternates selected, opening statements set for Monday * 3/26: Medical emergency…

Obituary: Lee Carpenter
HAMLET, N.C. — Oscar Lee Carpenter Jr. died peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Sandhills Regional Hospital in Hamlet, at the age of 68. Lee was born May 19, 1946…

Obituary: Helen Millen
Mrs. Ruth Helen Benton Millen, 72, of 105 Betty Brooks Blvd., Hamlet, N.C., died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. She was born in Albemarle, October 22,…

Obituary: Alene Hampton
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Alene Kelly Hampton, 88, of Hamlet, died Friday March 27, 2015 at Hospice House of Pinehurst. She was born February 23, 1927 in Hamlet, a daughter of…
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