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Chamber seeks support for new community guide
The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce announces plans to begin production of the Official 2016 Richmond County Chamber Community Profile Guide. It’s been at least four years since the chamber…
Chesterfield County certified as Work Ready
Gov. Nikki Haley recognized Chesterfield County on April 22 for achieving certification through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. “Our county has reached another milestone by achieving the…
You’re invited! The Pee Dee Post preps for 1st birthday
Staff report ROCKINGHAM — The Pee Dee Post is about to celebrate its first birthday, and you’re invited to join in the celebration. The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce will lead…
On Finance: Planning for retirement in stages
While summer vacations and national holidays typically provide a break for everyone who would be considered a member of the working public, there is one big break ahead that’s a…
Second armed robbery suspect caught
Staff report Related coverage * April 15: Deputies seek 2nd suspect ROCKINGHAM — The law caught up with a 19-year-old Rockingham man on Tuesday. Malik Devon Johnson, 19, of Collins…
Perdue associates make ‘quite a difference’
More than 1,200 pounds of garbage, debris removed from rec areas RICHMOND COUNTY — More than 50 Perdue associates, their family members and friends helped beautify their community on Saturday,…
RCC: ‘We have something for everyone’
Aspiring college students learn what RCC has to offer By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery HAMLET — The message was clear and constant: If a student is ready to…
9 vie for PeeDeePost.com scholarship
RSHS Academic Banquet set for May 21 Staff report ROCKINGHAM — Nine seniors at Richmond Senior High School are in the running for the inaugural awarding of The Pee Dee Post Community…
The (bike) doctor is in
MovingPartsMobile.com brings the bike shop to you By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * MovingMobileParts.com * Business Facebook page ROCKINGHAM — At least one doctor still makes house calls. Justin Lingler realized…
‘They feel like they have a buddy’
K2 Solutions, VA pairs K9s with PTSD-suffering military vets By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com HAMLET — Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can bring on a lonely feeling, one quick to…
SNAP sign-up day for NC farmers and farmers markets
SNAP authorization can help local farmers grow their business, farmers’ markets increase their customer base, and low-income households gain greater access to fresh produce On Wednesday, April 22, USDA’s Food and…
Hamlet officials eye local purchase preference
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com HAMLET — City leaders discussed tonight the idea of giving businesses within the city limits of Hamlet a preference when it comes to purchase a…
‘This is a special day’
Rockingham woman opens boutique for discounted shoes, clothing By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery ROCKINGHAM — La’Kita McLaughlin wasn’t necessarily ready to open her new boutique in Rockingham. The timing,…
A/C fire shuts down Zaxby’s
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — A malfunctioning alternator in the rooftop air-conditioning unit sparked a small fire and a restaurant full of smoke at Zaxby’s late Thursday morning….
Bojangles’ to go public
CHARLOTTE (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bojangles’, Inc. (Bojangles’) today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial…
Business Expo set for April 16
HAMLET — Head over to the Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College for the annual Buy Local Business Expo, scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16….
Bright Ideas grant program seeks applicants
WADESBORO — Pee Dee Electric and North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have pledged nearly $600,000 to the state’s teachers in Bright Ideas education grant funding for the 2015-16 school year. Grants…
NC cities recognized for solar power
By Stephanie Carson Public News Service-NC RALEIGH — The sun is shining on North Carolina when it comes to solar energy installations. The superstar, according to a new report by the Environment North…
RCC celebrates scholarship recipients
April 25 gala funds Working Scholarship * Previous coverage HAMLET — Richmond Community College Foundation recognized the recipients of 220 scholarships during its annual academic awards banquet on March 26 at…
RCC Health Information Tech students celebrate ‘HIP Week’
HAMLET — Richmond Community College joined the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in honoring and celebrating health information professionals during the 26th annual Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week March 22-28,…
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