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School district reacts to shots fired report
An announcement to the parents and guardians of Fairview Heights Elementary School students went out from the Richmond County Schools Thursday morning just before 11 a.m. to inform them of shots fired near the school. “This morning we received word that gunshots were reported in the Hamlet area near Fairview Heights Elementary School,” said Richmond County Schools Superintendent George Norris in a statement to the Daily Journal on Thursday....
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Contributed photo A little girl waves the flag during the Sandhills Children Center's Memorial Day celebration.
Children celebrate Memorial Day early
More than 100 children, teachers and parents gathered Thursday at Sandhills Children’s Center in Southern Pines to honor the men and women who protect America by celebrating Memorial Day with a parade. Students opened up the ceremonies by leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem. Then, dressed in red, white and blue, the students marched twice around the front circle of the Southern Pines Campus d...
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Contributed photo Mike McNair, Chief Executive Officer of Sandhills Regional Medical Center, congratulates Dr. Alan Coulson, vascular surgeon, on his inclusion in a guide for top surgeons.
Coulson earns America’s Top Surgeon Award 2013
Dr. Alan Coulson of Sandhills Regional Medical Center is included in the Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Surgeons 2013 Edition. The selection process is based on a point value, based on education and professional associations and years in practice. Consumers’ Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization, provides consumers’ information guides for professional services throughout...
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RCC hosts seminar to avoid business mistakes
The Small Business Center of Richmond Community College will be offering a free seminar titled “15 Common Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business” at the Cole Auditorium located on the college’s main campus in Hamlet on Tuesday, May 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. We have all heard the old saying “learn from other’s mistakes.” Bob Moore, presenter, created this seminar from his experiences of owning his own businesses and working for medium and larg...
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McLaurin lobbies for Anson County OK of fracking permits
State Senator Gene McLaurin, of Rockingham, has filed legislation that would give authority to approve fracking permits in Anson County to the Anson County Board of Commissioners. In 2011, the state legislature passed the Clean Energy and Economic Security Act to pave the way for natural gas exploration in North Carolina. After hearing the concerns of residents and local elected leaders in Anson County, Senator McLaurin filed a proposed c...
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Report of shots fired near Fairview Heights Elementary School
Richmond County Schools sent out an automated phone message this morning just before 11 a.m. to announce to parents that shots were fired near Fairview Heights Elementary School in Hamlet. According to school officials, officers responded to the disturbance which was located and found not to be on school premises. Class schedules were not altered or disrupted, school officials said. Check back for more details, as they become available.
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‘Moore for Moore’ to help tornado victims
If you’ve been wondering how you can help victims of tornado devastation in Oklahoma, you can do so by assisting the local Red Cross. The Red Cross is helping people affected by the tornadoes in the Midwest, by providing food, shelter, supplies and hope. Richmond and Moore counties share a Red Cross branch, which is located in Southern Pines. They have begun the “Moore for Moore Campaign” to assist tornado victims in Oklahoma. Agencies, c...
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New scam takes data from your computer
If someone calls you claiming to be from the company Microsoft, you might become the victim of a scam. Computer experts say Microsoft employees won’t call you out of the blue unless you have requested their service. Timothy Boyd, 58, of Hamlet received such a call at 9 a.m. one day last week, he said. “(The caller) had a foreign accent,” said Boyd. “They said they had problems with certain computers and were calling to fix the issue.” ...
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Contributed photo Shown center is the 2013 Debutante Queen, Latoya Cherie Cuthrell, and her court, from left, Keliesia Cross, third attendant; Kinyada Nicholson, first attendant; Kyonna Jones, maid of honor; and Lashonda York, second attendant.
Sorority crowns Cuthrell 2013 Debutante Queen
The Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Pi Chi Sorority celebrated “a radiating night of elegance” as it crowned the 2013 Debutante Queen. Latoya Cuthrell won the title at the 52nd Annual Debutante Cotillion that recently took place at West Rockingham Elementary School. Cuthrell is the daughter of Jerry and Doris Henry Cuthrell and is a student at West Montgomery High School. She was sponsored by her mother, Soror Doris Cuthrell. Her chief ...
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Contributed photo Rev. Randy B. Brooks and wife Sharon D. Brooks.
Pastor of 10 years leaves Richmond County
A Richmond County pastor will head to a church in Wadesboro. Rev. Randy B. Brooks was born and raised in Hamlet and is the son of the late Rev. Kenneth W. Brooks and wife Ruth H. Brooks. Rev. Kenneth Brooks ministered in Wadesboro with the Church of God of Prophecy. Rev. Randy Brooks attended Tomlinson College in Cleveland Tennessee after graduation from Hamlet High School in 1972. He is currently enrolled in School of Ministry with the I...
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