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White House aide, husband of Mary Katharine Ham, killed in bike ride
WASHINGTON — The husband of a former Daily Journal reporter was killed in an accident while riding in a charity bicycle event over the weekend. Jacob Thomas “Jake” Brewer — who was married to Mary...
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Prison guard accused of giving tobacco to inmate
LAURINBURG — A detention officer at the Scotland Correctional Institution has been charged with providing tobacco to an inmate. Erik Templin, 24, of Raeford was charged on Saturday and released the...
View ArticleAnson nears 1 year without county manager
WADESBORO — Anson County has been without a county manager for nearly 10 months, leaving many residents wondering what is taking so long. Since former County Manager Lawrence Gatewood resigned Jan. 1,...
View ArticleDeadline nears for Bright Ideas grants
Time is running out for Richmond County teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from Pee Dee Electric’s Bright Ideas education grant program. Sept. 30 is the last day educators can submit their...
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Autumn library exhibit seeks local art
ROCKINGHAM —Leath Memorial Library is about to host a homegrown art exhibit, and local artists Peggy Andersen and Pat Haligan are calling all artists to bring out their best for the autumn show. All...
View ArticleFishing day planned at Hoffman hatchery
HOFFMAN — Richmond County’s Ducks Unlimited chapter is calling all anglers to the McKinney Lake Fish Hatchery this Saturday for a National Hunting and Fishing Day event. Fishing is planned from 10 a.m....
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Pope prompts local intrigue
ROCKINGHAM — As Pope Francis left Cuba slightly ahead of schedule Tuesday headed for the United States, locals weighed in on what they think of the high-profile world religious leader. Known as “the...
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Bomb threat evacuates Scotland High
LAURINBURG — A 16-year-old student is in police custody in connection with a bomb threat that evacuated Scotland High School Tuesday morning. Police say the teenager, whose name was not released...
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3 charged in kidnapping, rape
ROCKINGHAM — Three men are facing multiple felony charges following an alleged weekend rape. According to court documents, 21-year-olds Derick Deandre Ratliff, of Crestway Drive and Albert Lemont...
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Warrant: Man attacked with scissors
ROCKINGHAM — A woman is accused of using scissors during a domestic assault. According to an arrest warrant, 22-year-old Diamond Shanique Wall, of Pickett Street Trail 9, assaulted a man with scissors...
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Coltrane music festival planned Oct. 3
HAMLET — On the 89th anniversary of legendary jazz saxophonist and Richmond County native John Coltrane’s birth, organizers are working to spread the word about the music festival that will be held in...
View ArticleMoore Regional earns 5-star hospital rating
PINEHURST — For the fifth consecutive year, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has been recognized as a top-ranked community value provider. The recognition comes from Cleverley + Associates, a...
View ArticleWoman accused of debit card fraud
HAMLET — Police say one woman used the bank card of another to rack up a little more than $100 in purchases in a two-day period. According to warants, 47-year-old Nelly Muldrow of Waymon Chapel Road...
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Deputies: Man gave drug to inmate
ROCKINGHAM — Deputies have accused a man of slipping a painkiller to a jail inmate. According to an arrest warrant, 35-year-old Joshua Dunlap, of Winsor Drive, Rockingham, gave a Percocet to Angela Tew...
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Elections director explains changes to voting laws
ROCKINGHAM — With local elections coming next month and state and national races in 2016, the State Board of Elections is encouraging North Carolina’s 6.38 million voters to check their registration...
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Shop features unique antiques
ROCKINGHAM — Willow Tree Antiques and Gifts had a soft opening on Sept. 12, and owner Jill DeBerry said business has been good so far. “I think downtown Rockingham needs new businesses to bring things...
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Warrants: Man threw bricks at kids
ROCKINGHAM — A convicted felon is facing multiple misdemeanor assault and child abuse charges after allegedly throwing bricks at children. According to arrest warrants, 29-year-old Charles Thomas...
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Holy Smoke festival enters 16th year
ROCKINGHAM — If you hear a band or smell great food this weekend, there is a good reason. The annual Holy Smoke Barbecue and Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at First United...
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Morrison prison applauds its 350 employees
HOFFMAN — Workers at Cameron Morrison Correctional Institution say they think of each other as family. In a volatile environment where everyone must have each other’s back, prison employees who...
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Hamlet church feeds first responders
HAMLET — Deputy Chris Smith stopped by Calvary Baptist Church for lunch on Thursday while on break from courthouse duty. Smith was one of the last to be fed at a first responders’ meal provided by...
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