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Deer killed, illegally butchered behind Frostburg home
Staff report FROSTBURG — Officers with the Maryland Natural Resources Police received a tip on Sunday that someone had shot two deer and was butchering them behind a home off state…
5 Bittinger firefighters recognized
Staff report BITTINGER — Five young men with the Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department in northeastern Garrett County have earned continuing education credit. Dan Warnick, Tom Diehl, Darrin Yoder and Justin…
City moves forward with chicken ordinance
More than 6 in 10 respondents say hens should be allowed By Kevin Spradlin Potomac Valley Herald * Survey results FROSTBURG — More than 60 percent of people who responded…
Play, hard work key themes to Labor Day Parade
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – more than 800 images MOUNT SAVAGE, Md. — Members of youth sports teams, 4-H clubs, the Frostburg Dance Academy and many…
The Pee Dee Post ceases operation
Staff report ROCKINGHAM — The Pee Dee Post has ceased operations as a daily digital newspaper effective immediately. Kevin Spradlin, owner and managing editor, said Saturday that revenue in recent months…
Amtrak passengers can now ‘ride and read’
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com HAMLET — According to Amtrak.com, passengers getting on or off a train in Hamlet can look forward to Wi-Fi connection at the Hamlet Depot, and no ATM. But they can…
McCrory signs Outdoor Heritage Act
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that Gov. Pat McCrory signed into law the Outdoor Heritage Act (House Bill 640), which includes measures to promote wildlife-related…
Massagee, Watkins join growing field of candidates
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * July 8: Berry files for re-election * July 7: Young, Hutchinson among 2015 election hopefuls * July 7: Lindsey files for Hamlet City Council * Important election deadlines…
Students learn it’s ‘all about the cache’
By Ashley-Michelle Thublin Richmond County Schools Richmond County students went on a high-tech treasure hunt as part of the district’s “All about the Cache” TechyKids Summer Camp. This week, students…
Mike Rowe reaches 144 mph at Dragway
CNN’s “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” films segment in Rockingham ROCKINGHAM — Mike Rowe gets around and the TV host, writer, actor, pitchman, spokesperson and star of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty…
Students bring 3D tech to medical community
By Ashley-Michelle Thublin Richmond County Schools Related PDP coverage * June 2014: Grassroots tech camp features a lotta brainpower * July 2014: Summer of Kainotomia, part two ROCKINGHAM — For…
RCC staff help students find path through financial aid maze
HAMLET — Richmond Community College is holding a FAFSA Day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 to help current and prospective students get the money they need to…
Berry files for re-election
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * July 8: Young, Hutchinson among 2015 election hopefuls * July 7: Lindsey files for Hamlet City Council * Important election deadlines When Lee Berry was elected in…
Police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ shooting suspect
Staff report LAURINBURG — A 20-year-old Laurinburg man is wanted by authorities for allegedly shooting into a moving vehicle. The Laurinburg Police Department said Devonta Jameel Monroe, of Glenn Street,…
Leak Street kids visit PDP
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Eighteen students with the Summer Food and Fun Program at Leak Street Education Cultural Center visited The Pee Dee Post on Wednesday morning in downtown Rockingham….
Young, Hutchinson among 2015 election hopefuls
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * July 7: Lindsey files for Hamlet City Council * Important election deadlines Barbara J. Young became on Tuesday the first candidate for Dobbins Heights…
Jasper earns Arrow of Light badge
Pack 90 Cubs celebrate with awards ceremony It was a very special night. After swimming lessons on June 28 for scouts at the East Rockingham Park pool, members of Pack 90…
Lindsey files for Hamlet City Council
6 incumbents file for re-election in Rockingham, Hamlet, Dobbins Heights By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Filing period opens July 6 A 61-year-old retired air traffic controller will be running for…
Christian nonprofit seeks to open group home in Marston
Public hearing set for 7 p.m. July 14 By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com A Christian nonprofit organization based in Thomasville is seeking a conditional use permit to open a group home…
Police: Man’s report of assault, car theft not true
Staff report * June 23: WSOC-TV – Hamlet man beaten, car stolen A 33-year-old Hamlet man was arrested June 25 after filing a police report two days earlier. Richmond County sheriff’s…
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