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Duke Energy postpones recreation flow releases in Pee Dee River
MT. GILEAD — Heavy rain in the Yadkin River Basin has prompted Duke Energy to cancel the scheduled May 27 recreation flow release into the Pee Dee River below the Tillery Hydroelectric Plant. The new...
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Transportation workers showcase skills at Safety Roadeo at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — Local employees of the N.C. Department of Transportation tested their safety awareness and skill level at the Division 8 Safety Roadeo held May 9-11 at the Rockingham Dragway. Participants...
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RCC seminar teaches how to turn ‘I do’ into a profitable wedding planning...
HAMLET — Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center is presenting a three-day seminar series this summer on how to start a wedding planning business. The seminars are free and open to the...
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Warrants: Man injured unborn child
ROCKINGHAM — A man is facing felony charges after deputies say he caused a brain injury to a fetus. According to arrest warrants, 20-year-old Marquis Jajuan Kenneth Graham, of Evelyn Court, Rockingham,...
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Woman convicted of assault
ROCKINGHAM — A woman charged with abusing an elderly woman pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in Richmond County District Court on Thursday. According to court documents, 29-year-old Catrina Denise...
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Saluting the fallen
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Several armed forces veterans were in the audience as others took part in Friday’s Memorial Day Celebration at the Dobbins Heights Community Center. Mayor Antonio Blue, a U.S. Army...
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RCC employees complete leadership training
HAMLET — Fifteen Richmond Community College employees recently earned certificates from the Employee Career Advancement Institute developed by the college’s Workforce and Economic Development division....
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World War II monument unveiled at Richmond County Veterans Memorial Park
ROCKINGHAM — A new memorial to honor those killed during World War II highlighted a Memorial Day Service in Richmond County Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday. The service was led by AMVETS Post 316,...
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Norman Memorial Day Cookout pays tribute to war casualties
NORMAN — Although the aroma of freshly grilled hamburgers permeated the air of the Norman Community Center on Monday afternoon, the reason for Memorial Day was not forgotten. About 90 residents...
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Northside Volunteer Fire Department opens new station
ROCKINGHAM — “It’s been a long project,” Jim Chavis said Saturday afternoon at the grand opening of the new station of the Northside Volunteer Fire Department. “It’s been a very involved project,” he...
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Richmond County libraries seek to ‘Build a Better World’ with books
ROCKINGHAM — Libraries in Richmond County are gearing up for this year’s summer reading programs with the theme “Build a Better World.” Ellerbe’s program at Kemp-Sugg Memorial Library kicks off June 19...
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Ellerbe Fire Department awarded $30k grant from state
ELLERBE — Another Richmond County fire department will be able to purchase to equipment thanks to a recent state grant. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey...
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Richmond Community College youth camps aim to keep young minds active
HAMLET — Richmond Community College is offering a series of summer camps that will aim keep young minds stimulated and hands busy through their summer vacation. The RCC G.R.E.A.T. (Globally Ready...
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FirstHealth sponsors Seaboard 5K
HAMLET — Organizers of the Seaboard Festival 5K recently announced FirstHealth of the Carolinas and FirstHealth Fitness-Richmond as title sponsor for the 2017 event. This year will mark the 33rd year...
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Rockingham Coldwell Banker employees earn company honors
ROCKINGHAM — Three Coldwell Banker employees in Richmond County recently received company honors. Debra Parsons of Rockingham, broker/owner with Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties, LLC, has been...
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McLeod Health honors top nurses
CHERAW, S.C. — McLeod Health Cheraw recently announced the 2017 Nurse of the Year, Nursing Assistant of the Year and Nurse Director of the Year recipients: Kim Teal, registered nurse; Rachael Jacobs,...
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Rockingham’s Plaza Jam: Summerdaze are here again
ROCKINGHAM — Although the official start to summer is still a few weeks away, Summerdaze will be here tonight. The Summerdaze Band is the second act to take the stage in this season’s Plaza Jam Series....
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Rockingham Lions Club thanks Richmond Senior JROTC cadets
Courtesy photo Rockingham Lions Windred Pence and Harvey Auman present certificates of appreciation to Lt. Col. Jon Ring for service given by the leaders and cadets of the Richmond Senior High School...
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The Place of Grace Rescue Mission in Rockingham will be hosting a golf tournament fundraiser in Cheraw to help with the program’s upcoming projects. They are seeking sponsors and players for the...
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Duke Energy seeks 15 percent rate hike
RALEIGH — One of Duke Energy’s two North Carolina operating divisions said Thursday it wants to raise electricity rates by an average of 14.9 percent to pay for cleaning up coal ash pits, transmission...
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