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Stoops: Homeschoolers are 107,000 students strong
Thirty years after the N.C. Supreme Court recognized the legality of homeschooling in Delconte vs. State of North Carolina, the state’s home school population has eclipsed the 100,000-student mark. That is…
‘This is only the beginning’
Doors open on new Dobbins Heights Community Center By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * June 18: Delays set back Community Center opening DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Antonio Blue got his flag pole….
Video: ‘Here comes the Yankee Army!’
Local youth get tour of Leak-Wall House By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – 400 images * Video – chamber pot * Video – the record player * Video – the “horse” ROCKINGHAM — Macy Steen was…
Butler, Felts build motorized bike at RCC
By Wylie Bell Richmond Community College HAMLET — What do you do for your welding class project? Build yourself some new wheels! That is exactly what two Richmond Community College…
This Day in NC History: ‘Moonlight’ Graham and baseball lore
On June 29, 1905, Cumberland County native “Moonlight” Graham played in his first and only Major League Baseball game. His story came to national attention after being incorporated into the 1989 hit…
Goodman: Guns and schools do not mix
Concealed weapons in campus communities jeopardize safety I, like nearly all Americans, was stunned by the horrible murders in Charleston last week. While it is a fact that this was an…
Williams to Leak Street campers: ‘It’s your time to shine’
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Seven-year-old Anthony Wright wants to be a basketball star. Stevonnie Crouch, 7, wants to be a “police girl,” and Kayla Lewis, 8, wants…
The task at hand is to teach, love, understand
More than 80 gather for prayer vigil in wake of Charleston massacre By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 300 images * Video – the Negro National…
Report: Robbery at Leak Street summer camp
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Authorities are searching for a blue or green Chevy Tahoe that served as the getaway vehicle after an alleged robbery Wednesday afternoon at Leak Street Educational and…
McCrory signs veterans’ bill for in-state tuition, CDLs
RALEIGH — Gov. Pat McCrory signed two bills into law today to support veterans and military families through in-state tuition at University of North Carolina system universities and North Carolina…
Extension @ Your Service: Finding reliable nutrition advice
Nutrition is an ongoing and ever-changing topic as research continues to emerge. It can often be overwhelming for the people to sort through this information and understand what is truly…
150 adult learners ready to ‘take the next step’
By Wylie Bell Richmond Community College HAMLET — Richmond Community College held a graduation ceremony June 18 for students from Richmond and Scotland counties who completed either the Adult High…
Mulvaney: It’s more than the Confederate flag
I would like to start by saying that I am disappointed that the conversation in South Carolina — largely driven by those outside our state — has been focused on…
NFL’s Williams to speak Thursday at Leak Street camp
Staff report ROCKINGHAM — Retired NFL cornerback Perry Williams will be the featured speaker at 10 a.m. Thursday at Leak Street Educational and Cultural Center. Jackie McAuley said Williams was in Ellerbe…
This Day in NC History: Auspicious start for NC Award
On June 22, 1961, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Award to honor outstanding achievements by North Carolinians. The award was proposed by State Senator Robert Lee Humber of Pitt County, who hoped that the…
All Healthcare Management classes at RCC now online
By Wylie Bell Richmond Community College HAMLET — Richmond Community College is now making all Healthcare Management Technology (HMT) classes available in an online format. By making the HMT classes…
‘Super’ crowds force summer reading program venue change
Staff report * For more information call: – In Rockingham, 910-895-6337 – In Hamlet, 910-582-3477 – In Ellerbe, 910-652-6130 This summer’s Sandhills Regional Library System’s summer reading program in…
RCC adds 1-year substation program
By Leighton Bell Richmond Community College Related coverage * Jan. 8: Power packs a punch at RCC * May 8: RCC’s EUSRT program seeks students up for a challenge HAMLET…
Honor Roll: Ellerbe Middle School
ELLERBE — The list of recognized students at Ellerbe Middle School was released Thursday for the fourth and final nine-week academic period of the 2015-16 school year. Sixth Grade: Faith Brewington, Johan…
Honor Roll: West Rockingham Elementary School
The list of recognized students at West Rockingham Elementary School was released Wednesday for the fourth and final nine-week academic period of the 2015-16 school year. A Honor Roll Third Grade: Ariana…
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