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Navy veteran’s florist business blooms in Hamlet
HAMLET — Erica Ford, 32, was in the Navy for four years — starting from the day after she graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 2002 until 2006. During that time, she said it can be difficult...
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PHOTOS: Run for the Ribbons 5K races through Rockingham
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PHOTOS: SpringFest at the Rock brings family fun
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PHOTOS: Black Powder rocks SpringFest at the Rock
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PHOTOS: ‘American Idol’ alum Bucky Covington performs at SpringFest
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PHOTOS: Lawnmower racing returns to the Lions’ Den
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Silver Alert issued for missing Lilesville man
LILESVILLE — Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 57-year-old man. Raymond Flake, of Lilesville, was last seen on Ingram Mountain Road traveling southeast, according to the North...
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Judge Scott Brewer backs Roy Cooper in governor race
ROCKINGHAM — As a University of North Carolina undergrad, Scott Brewer wanted to run for president of the College Democrats student club. A young Roy Cooper told him to think bigger. Cooper encouraged...
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Moore Regional Hospital to observer Cancer Survivors Day June 2
PINEHURST — Cancer Survivors Day is observed internationally, and it has special meaning at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. The FirstHealth event allows cancer survivors and their families to...
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Sheriff Clemmons promotes Clyde Smith to patrol sergeant
Contributed photo Richmond County Sheriff James Clemmons is shown pinning Clyde Smith with sergeant chevrons on Monday morning in his office. Smith was promoted to a patrol sergeant and will continue...
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Police: Woman robbed Hamlet convenience store patron
HAMLET — Police have charged a woman with robbing a patron at the Speedway convenience store. Shtara Arnae Little, 22, is accused of forcibly taking cash from a victim at the 728 W. Hamlet Ave. store...
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Aberdeen town commissioner arrested on DWI charge
ABERDEEN — Town Commissioner Elease Moss Goodwin was arrested Friday night on an impaired driving charge. The incident reportedly started after a concerned motorist called to report a driver who was...
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Making history: Museum unveils Hamlet nursing school exhibit
HAMLET — “The School of Nursing, probably outside of the railroad, is most important to Hamlet’s history and dates back to more than 100 years. It was a great addition to the museum.” Gary Greene,...
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LAURINBURG — Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center will host two workshops this week focusing on grant-seeking and grant writing. The two-day seminar will be held from 6 to 9 p.m....
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Goodwin hoping for another ‘good win’ as N.C. insurance commissioner
ROCKINGHAM — While crisscrossing the state on the campaign trail, Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin made a stop in his home county Monday. Giving the introduction, Rockingham City Councilman John...
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2 airlifted after car hits tree in East Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — Two people were flown to a Charlotte hospital following a Sunday night wreck in East Rockingham. Trooper Clint Greene with the N.C. Highway Patrol said a Scion passenger car was travelling...
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McCrory dines in Hamlet, chews fat on House Bill 2
HAMLET — Gov. Pat McCrory made an unannounced visit to the city on Friday, touring the Hamlet Depot and Museums and discussing the House Bill 2 controversy over lunch with diners at Jones Café on Main....
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From inmate to gourmet: Restaurateur educates, inspires captive audience
POLKTON — Six years ago, chef Colin G. Bramlett Sr. was in prison. After earning a degree while in prison and continuing his education, Bramlett now owns three businesses and is back in prison — to...
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Our community is calling you to get involved
Do you hear it? The Richmond County community is calling out to you! Recently, several people have remarked to me that it seems that a lot of good things are happening in our community. Indeed, we have...
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Richmond County Senior Games kick off with opening ceremonies
HAMLET — For the 26th year in a row, seniors from Richmond County gathered Monday for the Senior Games and Silver Arts opening ceremonies. This time, however, the backdrop for the ceremonies was the...
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