List/Grid Monthly Archives: June 2015

‘This is only the beginning’
Doors open on new Dobbins Heights Community Center By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * June 18: Delays set back Community Center opening DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Antonio Blue got his flag pole….

Video: ‘Here comes the Yankee Army!’
Local youth get tour of Leak-Wall House By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – 400 images * Video – chamber pot * Video – the record player * Video – the “horse” ROCKINGHAM — Macy Steen was…

Butler, Felts build motorized bike at RCC
By Wylie Bell Richmond Community College HAMLET — What do you do for your welding class project? Build yourself some new wheels! That is exactly what two Richmond Community College…

Navy veteran pitches his way into major leagues
Editor’s note: This article was first published in The American Legion Magazine and is published here with permission. Mitch Harris was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th…

Mustangs’ 9-run second powers 15-5 win
Staff report BONLEE — The Rockingham 9-10 All-Stars faced another one-run deficit in as many nights. This time, though, the game had a far different final margin. Will Dawkins’ three-run…

Ellerbe, Hamlet to host Independence Day festivities
Watermelon races, music, fireworks highlight July 4th fun By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * 2014 PDP coverage – Ellerbe – Hamlet Ellerbe Lions Club Park is the place to be on…

Safe driving campaign continues over July 4 holiday
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will team with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies over the July 4 holiday weekend for…

Letter: Crepe myrtles a streetscape upgrade
To the editor: I would like to express “kudos” to the City of Rockingham (Mayor, Council and staff) for the lovely crepe myrtles lining the streets of our downtown. Thanks for…

Filing period for 2015 elections opens July 6
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com The Richmond County Board of Elections will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6. Practice generally dictates the filing period opens on the first Friday…

This Day in NC History: ‘Moonlight’ Graham and baseball lore
On June 29, 1905, Cumberland County native “Moonlight” Graham played in his first and only Major League Baseball game. His story came to national attention after being incorporated into the 1989 hit…
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