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2 women robbed at gunpoint
* Update: Man arrested, held on $20,000 bond By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Two women were robbed at gunpoint earlier today outside a gas station along U.S. Route 1 in Hoffman….
Long joins Bryant, Ussery, Moss on board of commissioners
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — In brief and low-key swearing-in ceremony that defied the expanded affairs of early Monday for Richmond County Sheriff James Clemmons Jr. and Clerk…
Clemmons takes oath of office
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — In his campaign, Judge Michael Morgan went by that very name. On Monday in Rockingham during a special session of Richmond County Superior Court…
Christmas time events around Richmond County
Staff report Far too many people think there’s nothing to do in or around Richmond County. Perhaps it’s that those people simply aren’t looking. Now that Thanksgiving 2014 is history,…
A Life Remembered: Macie McQueen
The story of a community matriarch By Kimberly Harrington Special to The Pee Dee Post She is remembered as a passionate advocate for justice and equality, a driven community activist, a…
Strong winds, downed trees and power outages possible
Staff report The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather advisory for the remainder of tonight into tomorrow morning for high winds. “Strong southwesterly winds may gust as high as…
Firefighters extinguish grass fire near Speedway
2 acres burn; church, houses spared By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery ROCKINGHAM — Volunteers from Hoffman and Northside fire departments and personnel from the North Carolina Forest Service…
Authorities seek 2 escaped inmates from Hoffman prison
Staff report Two men expected to be released from prison in late 2015 escaped late Sunday night by climbing over the fence at Morrison Correctional Institution near Hoffman. The incident…
McInnis in, McLauren out in District 25
“I’m ready to get to work” By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — It’s a small turnout at Henry’s Uptown Cafe in downtown Rockingham. It’s nothing, however, compared to the turnout…
‘It’s a good day to vote’
Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Sample ballots: District 48 and District 66 * List of precincts * Early voter turnout reaches 17.5 percent ROBERDEL…
Grilled: Pork, chicken over flames tonight
Annual Rotary auction, barbecue set for Tuesday By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com MARSTON — The 59th annual Rockingham Rotary Barbecue and Auction is set for tomorrow, Tuesday, as it always is,…
21 Rosenwald Schools boost Black education in Richmond County
By Tom MacCallum Richmond County Historical Society “In Richmond County between 1919 and 1930, twenty-one Rosenwald schools were erected, ranging from one-teacher to ten-teacher facilities.” – The Architectural History of Richmond County,…
874 early voters ‘a wow’
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s only early voting site open Thursday attracted 874 voters, an especially high number for a mid-term election. “Unreal,” said Connie Kelly, director…
‘Either I shoot guns or I draw’
Charcoal drawing helps Marine veteran cope with ghosts of war By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * In his words: Brandon on video * Charcoal Inspirations Facebook page MARSTON — With a…
Update: School buses collide on Fox Road
Staff report Two Richmond County school buses were traveling in opposite direction this morning when they came too close to each other and clipped mirrors, according to a statement from…
Reeder: ‘Some of the smartest people in the world work within a prison’
Editor’s note: October is National Principals Month. The Pee Dee Post will publish profiles on each of the county’s school principals during the month. * Jamie Greene * Yvonne Gilmer * Ellen Mabe * Joyce…
Our Turn: Vote ‘yes’ for park and rec
In Richmond County’s Vision 2020 plan, county officials referenced the 2004 planning efforts, during which officials cited the need for increased collaboration between the cities of Rockingham and Hamlet. Between…
Riders search for horse, missing since Sept. 20
Wallace: ‘We need some help’ By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Jennifer Williams traveled to Richmond County from Cocke County, Tenn., to enjoy a trail ride with her horse, Bliss. She never figured…
Video: Robbins honored for ‘a life well spent’
Marston station named in honor of late Hoffman Fire & Rescue chief By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Video MARSTON — Twin 4-year-olds Carson and Levi Boyle didn’t know what the…
Ray Robbins Jr., former Hoffman fire, rescue chief, to be honored Sept. 14
Served Hoffman, Marston communities for more than 40 years Staff report The 28 active members of Hoffman Fire and Rescue will gather for a brief ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday,…
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