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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…
Deputy saves 3-month-old locked in car
Sgt Mike Woods of the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Emergency Operations Center for a report of a ”child locked inside a vehicle.” While in route…
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…
Severe thunder storm warning in effect for Richmond
Staff report RICHMOND COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 4 p.m. Tuesday for parts of Richmond, Montgomery and Anson counties. The NWS issued…
Officer, Rockingham native, game for some ball
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com A Rockingham native who joined the Spring Lake Police Department about six months ago is finding an unorthodox way to meet the residents he now…
WSOC-TV: Hamlet man beaten in carjacking
Police on lookout for 3 suspects RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. — WSOC-TV reports that authorities are looking for three men after a victim was beaten unconscious around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in Rockingham….
Deputies: Woman tried to get drugs to inmate
Staff report ROCKINGHAM — A Rockingham woman is scheduled to appear in Richmond County District Court on July 2 after she allegedly took drugs into the Richmond County Jail and…
Update: Deputy who died of heart attack identified
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond County sheriff’s deputy died earlier today after apparently suffering a heart attack while on duty. Chief Deputy Mark Gulledge identified the victim as…
23-year-old charged in Cordova store
Staff report A 23-year-old Rockingham man was arrested Wednesday by Richmond County sheriff’s deputies after being identified as the primary suspect in breaking-and-entering incident reported Monday. Michael John Shepard, of…
3 jailed on assault, drug charges
Staff report CARTHAGE — Three Moore County residents were arrested and jailed in connection with an assault and drug activity at a Summer Hill Church Road home in Carthage. Moore County…
Man charged in Chalk Road store robbery
Staff report EAST ROCKINGHAM — A 20-year-old Rockingham man was arrested Tuesday after demanding money from an East Rockingham convenience store. Richmond County sheriff’s deputies allege that early Tuesday afternoon, Christian…
Hospital auxiliary board donates $3,000 to Hamlet PD
Terry: “The life you save might be mine.” By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com HAMLET — They might be stiff, bulky and uncomfortable — and that’s when they’re properly sized — but…
Hamlet man charged with inappropriate sexual contact with minor
Staff report A 36-year-old Hamlet man was arrested on June 10 on suspicion that he had had inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile. George Edward Eldridge, of West Hamlet Avenue,…
Police: Nurse bites off woman’s ear in assault
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com A Rockingham woman has been accused of biting off her ex sister-in-law’s ear in a weekend assault. Jana Murray Walker, who turns 35 this week and…
Found: Former Scotland HS cornerback found safe
Update 11:18 p.m.: Isaiah Robinson was found Monday evening and was on his way home. By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The family of a missing Hoke County man and former Scotland…
Report: Gun among items taken in series of car break-ins
Staff report HAMLET — Residents in the city of Hamlet are encouraged to keep their vehicle doors locked. Hamlet Police Department Det. Heather Wyatt said in an email that the department…
Man accused of assaulting woman
Editor’s note: The headline of this report was originally “Homeless shelter resident accused of assaulting woman,” and was changed to reflect what is believed to be updated, more accurate information….
Changes in traffic, parking make graduation a breeze
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Class of 2015 told to ‘dream, imagine, hope’: More than 3,500 images ROCKINGHAM — The air was hot, oppressive and, for the most part,…
Preslar appointed interim police chief
Takes over Mount Gilead department in ‘disarray’ By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com It turns out the “retired” tag didn’t fit well onto Pat Preslar’s shirt. So he pinned on another badge…
McKenzie charged with attempted rape, kidnapping
Staff report An 18-year-old Rockingham man is in trouble with the law again, this time on charges of attempted rape, first-degree kidnapping and a “crime against nature” — all three…
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