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Rockingham Middle assistant principal: ‘It’s all about the kids’
ROCKINGHAM — Success for Rockingham Middle School Assistant Principal Kevin Wallace has always been about teamwork — both on the field and in the classroom. The fourth-year administrator has a history...
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Third rabies case confirmed, health director urges caution
HAMLET — A third case of rabies confirmed Wednesday morning in Richmond County prompted Health Director Dr. Tommy Jarrell to again urge residents to be ware of their surroundings and their pets....
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Cold, wet winter predicted
ROCKINGHAM — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted last week that a strong El Nino pattern will bring the southeast a cooler than average winter with above average amounts of...
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Candidates want to see Ellerbe grow
ELLERBE — As Ellerbe’s town council race kicks into high gear, Richmond County’s third-largest town will see a 28-year-old and a married couple vying for two seats. Jeremy McKenzie was born and raised...
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From wrestling to water conservation
ELLERBE — Although she’s lived in five states, two countries and traveled the world, for the past 35 years, Jackie McAuley has called Richmond County home. Her life began in western Oregon, with her...
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Republican hopefuls debate in Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Marco Rubio bid forcefully for control of the Republican Party’s establishment wing in Wednesday night’s third GOP debate, deflecting jabs from Jeb Bush, who desperately sought to...
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House selects Ryan as 54th speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Ryan became the 54th speaker of the U.S. House on Thursday in a day of high political theater, a young new leader for a fractured Congress, charged with healing Republican...
View ArticleRichmond Senior to participate in College Application Week
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior High School will participate in the statewide College Application Week cosponsored by College Foundation of North Carolina and the Carolinas Association of Collegiate...
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5 mayors, 3 councils face no challengers
ROCKINGHAM — A total of 16 candidates in this year’s municipal elections are running with no opposition. Elections Director Connie Kelly said it’s “not unheard of” to have so many unopposed races. She...
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‘A humbling experience’
HAMLET — To Wiley Mabe, education is the key for success in life. His contributions to education are what led to Mabe being named the Richmond Community College Foundation Citizen of the Year and...
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Goodman, Pierce, McInnis oppose work requirement for food stamps
When it goes into effect on Jan. 1, a bill signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Pat McCrory will require able-bodied adults to work in order to receive food stamps. All three of Richmond County’s...
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N.C. bond vote would give $7.2M boost to Richmond Community College
HAMLET — Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill last week that will allow voters to decide in March on the passage of a $2 billion bond that will fund higher education, parks and other infrastructure. If...
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Kids’ dance class teaches technique, confidence
ROCKINGHAM — In a room off the main gym at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Fitness Center, a group of young dance students joined their teacher, Charity Mack, for their second lesson since the new studio...
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Rockingham man faces home break-in, theft charges
ROCKINGHAM — A convicted felon with a history of larceny is facing charges for allegedly stealing electronics earlier this month. An arrest warrant states that 47-year-old Tracy Hairston, of East...
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Principal Melvin Ingram brings intramural sports, clubs to Ellerbe Middle
HAMLET — For some, the desire to teach is innate. For others, it’s acquired. For Melvin Ingram, it all began with his mom. “My mom taught kindergarten and first grade for about 30 years at Fairview...
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Student accused of sex crime at Richmond Senior High
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond Senior High School student is facing felony charges after another student accused him of sexually assaulting her in a school restroom this week. According to an arrest warrant...
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11 Richmond County convicts sentenced on federal meth charges
ROCKINGHAM — Nine out of 15 defendants convicted this summer in a Richmond County meth ring that spanned three years were sentenced in federal court this week, according to Ripley Rand, U.S. attorney...
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Rockingham, Hamlet, Ellerbe, Hoffman, Norman elections set for Tuesday
ROCKINGHAM — County maintenance workers will be busy Monday setting up voting booths and putting up signs at seven locations ahead of the following day’s municipal elections. They are also responsible...
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Hamlet teen with brain tumor crafts Disney-inspired Halloween trail
HAMLET — What’s so scary about an overturned bicycle lying abandoned at the entrance of a remote estate a ways past a sign that reads “State maintenance ends here?” Nothing, unless you’re the paperboy...
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Share your #SeaboardSelfies
HAMLET — Thousands of people converged on historic downtown Hamlet for the 33rd annual Seaboard Festival on Saturday, and many could be seen snapping pictures on their smartphones and digital cameras....
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