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Richmond County investigators charge 3 after controlled drug buys
ROCKINGHAM — Three men are facing felony drug charges after deputies say they sold drugs to informants. Corey Lee Bryant, 28, of Old Cheraw Highway outside of Rockingham, is accused of selling...
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Making Christmas a little better
ROCKINGHAM — Tavares Bostic dressed as jolly old Saint Nicholas for the second annual Santa on the Move campaign Friday, with helper elves and fellow members of Brothers Leaning on Another Creating...
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Just one wish for Christmas
ROCKINGHAM — This week, the Daily Journal has published scores of local children’s letters to Santa, so in the spirit of fair play also decided to ask some grown-ups what they would like to have this...
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Funds available for farmers
The Richmond Soil and Water Conservation District has funding available to assist farmers and landowners in Richmond County with installing or implementing best management practices on farm land that...
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New shoes for 700 students
Christmas came early for 700 Richmond County students thanks to the First Presbyterian Church of Rockingham. For 29 years, their New Shoes for Christmas Campaign has ensured students receive free...
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Downtown Rockingham revitalizing
ROCKINGHAM — Looking to revitalize the downtown area for some time, business has been booming in 2016 as the area has seen four new shops open up with another three set to launch next year. WHAT...
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Stories of the year: Richmond Plaza Shopping Center adds new tenants
ROCKINGHAM — As part of a $3-million makeover, Richmond Plaza Shopping Center has seen several new tenants move in over the past year. Tri City Inc. announced last year June its plans to renovate the...
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RCC offering more online programs
HAMLET — Fall semester has wrapped up at Richmond Community College, but spring semester is right around the corner. Final registration for spring classes will be held Jan. 3-5 when the college reopens...
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RCC grad builds lifelong career as machinist
HAMLET — Celeste McCain is a machinist for GE Power Services in Greenville, South Carolina, the largest gas turbine manufacturing plant with the most powerful off-grid gas turbine validation facility...
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Free workshop to help growers market produce
Produce growers are encouraged to register for a free workshop to help them prepare to sell their products for the wholesale market. Organizers say the daylong, comprehensive workshop designed to help...
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Stories of the year: Castellano resigns without reason
ROCKINGHAM —In a surprising turn of events, Richmond Raiders head football coach Mike Castellano turned in his letter of resignation last week and left the school to fill the position for the second...
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Stogner wins state, national architecture design awards
This past year has been a busy and rewarding year for local, Rockingham-based architecture firm, Stogner Architecture. Stogner Architecture recently was awarded top honors for the National Association...
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WADESBORO — Pee Dee Electric is seeking applications from students interested in going on “the trip of a lifetime” to Washington, D.C. with the annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Those chosen to...
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Stories of the Year: Place of Grace grows with permanent shelter
ROCKINGHAM — The last 12 months have been a time of growth and expansion for the Place of Grace Rescue Mission, a community for homeless and transitioning men, women and children in need of a hand up,...
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Stories of the year: Rockingham Speedway on track to be sold again
ROCKINGHAM — After switching hands several times over the past 20 years, one of racing’s most well-known tracks is waiting for a new owner. Rockingham Speedway was listed for sale in mid-September by...
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Stories of the year: Imperial Foods fire 25 years later
HAMLET — On Sept. 3, 1991, a fire broke out at the Imperial Foods chicken processing plant on Bridges Street after a hydraulic line ruptured above a fryer. Workers inside the plant struggled in...
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Stories of the year: Water woes draw ire from residents
ROCKINGHAM — Dark-colored water pouring from faucets across Richmond County had residents riled this summer. Many posted their complaints on social media, showing videos and photos of brownish water —...
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Stories of the Year: Gang activity in Richmond County sparks formation of...
HAMLET — A rash of shootings within a two-month time frame in late spring had one detective thinking they were gang related. Lt. Randy Dover with the Hamlet Police Department first made his hypothesis...
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Stories of the year: County rallies to help Hurricane Matthew victims
ROCKINGHAM — By the time Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina it was a category 3 storm. By the time if left it had caused $1.5 billion in property damage — including homes, businesses and government...
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Ellerbe church vandalized with vulgar graffiti
ELLERBE — Members of a small church found a foul message Sunday morning on the side of the sanctuary. Spray painted in black on the walls of St. Peter’s Holiness Church were the words “F—- Trump” and...
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