List/Grid Monthly Archives: October 2014
Early voting surpasses 2,600
Ellerbe, Hamlet early voting sites open Wednesday By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Another day, another milestone for early voting in Richmond County. On Tuesday, 532 people cast their ballots,…
Skenazy: (Dirty) thought crimes
A man in Britain has been convicted for his fantasies. Robul Hoque, 39, was found guilty of downloading “prohibited images” of cartoon girls, some in school uniforms, doing dirty deeds….
Wilkes celebrates 100th with family, friends
HAMLET — Beulah Terry Wilkes, of Hamlet, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 25 surrounded by family and friends. Her sons, Archie and Eddie Wilkes, and her many grandchildren…
Musical tribute to veterans set for Nov. 6
For the ninth year, the Cheraw (S.C.) Arts Commission and On Stage Theatre Group will honor veterans with a musical tribute featuring local singers and musicians. This year’s Musical Tribute…
Sealed Air looks to RCC for customized training
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has signed an agreement with Sealed Air of Rockingham to provide a customized training program for the company’s employees. Developed by RCC’s Director of Customized…
Preschoolers plant a pumpkin patch
Carla’s Country Daycare in Hamlet has done a pumpkin patch as a family project. This is the second year that the kids have made the pumpkin patch. The preschoolers, ages 3 and 4, enjoy sitting in the pumpkin patch.
Covington turns 93 in Rockingham
Marise Covington celebrated her 93rd birthday on Saturday, Oct. 25 at her home in Rockingham. Family and friends dropped in between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to share cake and…
Dec. 2, 1849 and a ‘world of woe’
Anson County man uncovers Rockingham hanging gone wrong While searching for online information on the Martin Family, I discovered by accident the hanging of my great-great-great-great-grandfather, which was posted in…
Paint with Vicky McLain
The Cheraw Arts Commission presents Paint a Cornucopia at Colors & Cola with artist Vicky McLain. Participants will create a Thanksgiving Cornucopia from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Cheraw…
Scam alert: You didn’t win anything
The Rockingham Police Department has received several calls about a phone scam that is targeting area seniors. The reports have stated that seniors are receiving phone calls from a male…
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