List/Grid Monthly Archives: March 2015
Obituary: Kenneth Long
Kenneth Lee Long, 55, of Rockingham, N.C., passed away on March 24, 2015 at Hospice Haven of Richmond County in the warm embrace of his family. Ken was the son of Gordon and…
JROTC hosts formal dining-in
In an effort to establish new traditions, Richmond Senior High School’s JROTC hosted its first Formal Dining In on Tuesday, March 24. Dressed in their dapper duds, cadets from all…
Jury set in murder trial of Normal General Store owner
Judge: “Relatively close” to opening statements By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * Prospective juror caught up in gambling ring * Race becomes an issue in jury selection * Defense works…
Prospective juror caught up in raid of gaming machines
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — The start of the third day of vetting prospective jurors in the trial of Alexander Ingram, charged with the murder of late Norman…
This Day in NC History: Verrazzanno anchors off the Carolina coast
On March 25, 1524, an expedition under Giovanni da Verrazzano anchored off the Outer Banks. The voyage marked the first European exploration of the North Carolina coast. Verrazzano sought a northward…
NC moms could face jail time for drug addiction
By Stephanie Carson Public News Service-NC RALEIGH — North Carolina women who bear a child born addicted to or harmed by drugs could face criminal prosecution, if a bill proposed in…
United Way exceeds campaign goal
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — It’s official: United Way of Richmond County exceeded its 2014-15 campaign goal and raised $280,420.68 in pledges and donations — exceeding the goal…
Run for the Ribbons 5K set for April 18
* Jan. 20: New cause, modified course for DPK 5K * Register online * 2015 Richmond County running schedule ROCKINGHAM – oin The Foundation of FirstHealth for the Run for the…
Curry: A lot going on with your tax dollars in NC legislature
Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown (R-Onslow) introduced legislation on Monday to reform the state sales tax system. The state levies a 4.75 percent sales tax, while counties levy an additional two percent….
Martin: My trip to Norlina
Come on and go to Norlina with me! Before you ask where Norlina is, and why should you want to go there, let me explain: I have agreed to write…
Landowners invited to free Shortleaf Pine workshop
TROY — Staff with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with other natural resources professionals, will be among the presenters at a free two-day workshop on shortleaf pine, hosted by the Greater…
NETC announces All State Academic honorees
CHERAW, S.C. — Two Northeastern Technical College students were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa South Carolina All-State Academic Team. Jerry Stafford Jr. of Chesterfield and Tony Lee of…
Courses intended to train ‘Powder Puff” mechanics
HAMLET — Women interested in becoming “shade tree” mechanics and learning more about maintaining their automobiles can take part in a class designed strictly for females. “Powder Puff” Mechanics is…
FirstHealth cancer program received 4th Achievement Award
PINEHURST – For the fourth time since 2005, every time for which it has been eligible, the cancer program at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has received an Outstanding Achievement Award…
Registration underway for RCC summer courses
HAMLET — Motivated students looking to get ahead on their college courses can enroll this summer at Richmond Community College. Registration is already open for current RCC students, who are…
Sandhills Regional celebrate National Doctors’ Day
Healer. Detective. Adviser. Confidante. Comforter. These are among the many roles doctors fulfill each day as they care for patients and their families. Whether it is in a hospital, a…
Obituary: Debra Bernabela
Debra Bernabela 55, passed on Sunday March 22, 2015 at Hospice Haven of Rockingham, N.C. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Nelson Funeral Home of Rockingham is serving the…
Race becomes an issue in jury selection
Choosing 12 “fair and impartial” men and women goes to 3rd day By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Day 1 * Day 2 part 1 ROCKINGHAM — When two more women were dismissed…
Working from ‘a presumption of innocence’
Jury selection continues in Norman General Store owner’s murder trial By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Day 1 coverage ROCKINGHAM — A Rockingham man who said Monday he was able to…
This Day in NC History: King for a day
On March 24, 1853, William R. D. King was elected vice president of the United States. Born in Sampson County, King distinguished himself early on as an excellent student, graduating from UNC in…
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