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County seeks tourism director
Firm finishes county tourism plan By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The results are in, and there appears to be sufficient evidence to determine that Richmond County tourism efforts need a full-time…

A luncheon to honor ‘one who touched the world’
Nearly 500 meet for food and fellowship By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Luncheon photo gallery * Youth Extravaganza photos and video * ‘Don’t let the dream die’ * MLK Gala honors ‘Daddy…

‘Don’t let the dream die’
Nearly 300 march in Dr. King celebration By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photos: Set 1 – Set 2 * Video – RSHS Gospel Choir * MLK Gala honors ‘Daddy the…

Filing period for 2015 elections opens July 6
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Now that the dust has settled from the 2014 general election in November, incumbents and challengers alike have less than six months before being able to…

NC public safety officials: Prepare for winter weather
RALEIGH — With most of North Carolina under a winter weather advisory or winter storm watch, state Public Safety officials are urging residents and visitors to monitor local weather conditions and…

2015 Dragway schedule released
Includes races for 2 wheels, 4 wheels and 2 feet ROCKINGHAM — Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood announced Monday a comprehensive 2015 schedule that for the first time in 17 years features the NHRA Lucas…

Entry opens for May Madness 10 x 5K
Unique format gives first-timers, veterans a chance for fast 50K By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Race website * Register online * Click here for directions After a two-year hiatus, Doug…

Happy New Year, Richmond County
Welcome to 2015, a brand new year and a brand new opportunity to make great choices. Here’s to looking forward to a wonderful future. But allow the Post staff to…

Richmond County’s 2014 Stories of the Year
Voters reject sales tax, and with it goes potential By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Is it over yet? Well, almost. What a year it’s been. From the good and the bad, quite…

Super 7 Feel-good Stories of the Year
At No. 1, a woman’s retirement exemplifies the value of a great teacher By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com HAMLET — In a year where tenure, salary cuts and salary increases have…

Photos of the Year: The best of Richmond County
More than 80,220 photos since launch of PeeDeePost.com By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com As 2014 winds downs down, the staff at The Pee Dee Post have taken time to look back on the best…

Video series remembers lives lost, works to prevent future tragedies
Jenny: ‘Our lives have changed forever’ * Video series * Booze It and Lose It.org * NC Gov.’s Highway Safety Program RALEIGH — In the 20 years since “Booze It &…

Spradlin: My son and I tour Christmas light displays
* View the slideshow * Photo gallery My 5-year-old son and I don’t get a lot of one-on-one time these days. Josiah is in preschool from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m….

Christmas comes early for 59 county kids
Former Raider Dannell Ellerbe, wife share Christmas spirit By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * Dec. 13: Ellerbe offers special Christmas to 59 children * Nov. 26: Linebacker’s visit brightens…

Seniors kickoff Christmas season with annual party
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com HAMLET — The Richmond County Aging Services ran out of all 1,000 tickets more than a week ago for the 36th annual Senior Christmas Party at…

PeeDeePost.com seeks your help selecting top stories
Discussion set for Dec. 22 Staff report The Pee Dee Post, still less than eight months old after being launched on April 28, seeks contributors to the conversation that will…

Discovery Place KIDS launches ‘Welcome’ campaign for low-income patrons
Museum president: Science is for everyone Discovery Place Inc. announced today the launch of Welcome, a new program that provides low-cost access to families with EBT or WIC cards. Welcome…

Upcoming holidays alter garbage pickup, landfill schedules
Local governments have announced changes to garbage collection or convenience site schedules due to the upcoming holidays. In Rockingham All city of Rockingham offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24,…

Biologists hope to restore rare fish in Pee Dee River
HOFFMAN — The robust redhorse, a rare fish that occurs in North Carolina only in the Pee Dee River, is getting a boost in population, thanks to a partnership between state…

Armed robbery suspect held on $20,000 bond
Police: Female passenger questioned, released By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Previous coverage * 2 women robbed at gunpoint * Highway Patrol detains 2 Richmond County sheriff’s deputies arrested Wednesday night a…
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