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Contributed photo New studies show young people are moving to the Southeast and North Carolina is third in destination states.
NC among top three destinations for young people on the move
More Americans appear to be moving as a better economy and a stronger housing market take hold, and North Carolina is one of the top three destinations. In January and February, 5.4 percent more households moved this year than last, based on data from the nine largest moving companies, reports the American Moving & Storage Association. For the same period a year ago, household moves were up 2.9 percent from 2011, according to the associat...
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National Train Day coming to Hamlet Depot
The Hamlet Depot & Museums will be celebrating the sixth annual National Train Day on May 11 from 1 to 5 p.m.. This event will feature games, prizes, tours of the museum and also the official debut of the restored SAL #1114 Locomotive and SAL Caboose. “We’re incredibly excited … ,” said Miranda Chavis, museum manager of Hamlet Depot & Museums. Besides the games and prizes, attendees will be able to tour the SAL Caboose. Chavis said this...
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Contributed photos Pictured are sophomores at Richmond Senior High School who made the Distinguished List for the fourth six weeks. (Front row): Viridiana Aguirre, Cameron Anderson, Marissa Blue, Hannah Craven, Raeli Garner, Jasmine Grace; (second row) Davina LeGrande, Sarah Maske, Heavenlee Outlaw, John Pittman, Kiera Powell, Jodi Purvis; (back row) De’Vonte Quick, Laura Ramsey, Caleb Ricks, Jarod Ricks, Katie Satterfield, Jordan Smith.
Richmond Senior High School recently released the Honor Roll for the fourth six weeks
Sophomores Viridiana Aguirre, Cameron Anderson, Devarius Anderson, Ethan Baucom, Anthony Billingsley, Marissa Blue, Samantha Bowen, Isaiah Burnett, Richard Callahan, Grayson Campbell, James Carter, Hannah Craven, Javae Cross, Ethan Crouch, Dadriene Davis, Savanah Davis, Christin Deese, Haleigh Denham, Owen Dockery, Lakeyia Douglas, Rashadd Ellerbe, Shawn Everett, Nile Fisher, Kaylin Fulp, Raeli Garner, Sarah Goodwin, Jasmine Grace, Jenna Gr...
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Contributed photo A computer generated photo shows what the new 2013 Shenyang International School facilities looks like.
Former Mineral Springs educator to teach in China
A former Mineral Springs Elementary School art teacher will spend two years in China teaching children. Kelly Wheeler, born in Rockingham, will work with the International Schools of China to teach Visual Arts and English to K-12 graders at the Shenyang International School. A graduate of East Carolina University at Greenville, she obtained her degree in Fine Arts and Art Education and said she was led into teaching by having multiple fam...
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County approves 10-year solid waste pact
The Richmond County Board of Commissioners approved the proposed 10-year solid waste disposal and recycling contract, when it met Monday for its regular monthly meeting. During the March 4 meeting of the board, the commissioners awarded the bid for solid waste disposal and recycling services to Republic Services, based on a 10-year agreement at a quote of $21.20 per ton. “I’m asking the board to approve the language in the contract, pendi...
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Cassidy Odom | Daily Journal Franklin, a Sulcata African land tortoise, paid a visit to the kids of Rockingham recently. His owner, known as the Turtle Man, brought Franklin by East Broad Avenue to raise donations for reptile and other animal rescues. The 60-year-old tortoise weighs about 300 pounds.own as the Turtle Man, brought Franklin by to raise donations for reptile and other animal rescues. The 60 year-old tortoise weighed about 300 pounds.
Turtle on the run
Cassidy Odom | Daily Journal Franklin, a Sulcata African land tortoise, paid a visit to the kids of Rockingham recently. His owner, known as the Turtle Man, brought Franklin by East Broad Avenue to raise donations for reptile and other animal rescues. The 60-year-old tortoise weighs about 300 pounds.own as the Turtle Man, brought Franklin by to raise donations for reptile and other animal rescues. The 60 year-old tortoise weighed about 300 ...
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First Bank to move headquarters to Southern Pines
The parent company of First Bank, First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC) announced March 13 that it would consolidate some of its operations in a recently purchased building in downtown Southern Pines and would seek regulatory approval to move its corporate headquarters there as well. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to keep the vast majority of its corporate jobs in Troy, the former location of its headquarters, by continuing to operate its...
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Webb makes honor roll
Hannah Webb, daughter of Martha Webb of Ellerbe, was named in Salem Academy’s Honor Roll for the third quarter. The list recognizes those students achieving all A’s and B’s in their classes. Founded in 1772, Salem Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12. For more information about Salem Academy, call 336-721-2600 or visit www.salemacademy.com.
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Planning Board to consider rezoning, ordinance amendments
The Richmond County Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss several issues at its next meeting, April 9, but won’t be reviewing applications for conditional use permits as none have been filed. The first issue is a proposed rezoning of 389 acres located on Highway 177 north, in an effort to enhance the stock of available properties for industrial development. Basic requirements include acreage, highway access, rail access and p...
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Beth Dietrich, LCSW
FirstHealth to offer journaling group for cancer patients, survivors
After World War II, concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote a book about his experiences in Auschwitz that has since sold more than 10 million copies and been translated into 24 languages. A survey conducted by the Book of the Month Club and the Library of Congress said it belongs on a list of the “10 most influential books in the United States.” In his book, Frankl described how even during the horrors of concentration camp life he...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal The FDNY NYPD truck practices at the track on Friday.
‘The Rock’ makes final race preparations
With the big race at The Rock only a week away, logo painting, grass cutting and final preparations at the track will take place next week. “We’re doing a lot to get ready,” said David King, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Rockingham Speedway. King said they are in the process of completing installation of advertising billboards. On Tuesday, the grass will be mowed for the final time before the race and on Wednesday, the logos w...
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Move is on to legalize sweepstakes in NC
Two North Carolina legislators have filed a bill that could give hope to Internet sweepstakes businesses. State Representatives Michael Wray, for the 27th District, and Jeff Collins, for the 25th District, filed a bill on Wednesday that, if passed, would legalize, tax and regulate Internet sweepstakes. The current bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Job Development on Thursday. House Bill 547, called Tax and Regulate Video ...
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Dawn Kurry | Daily Journal The Golden Egg has been found by these Rockingham kids. A second chance drawing for $100 will be held.
The hunt for the Golden Egg is over
The Richmond County Daily Journal’s elusive and coveted Golden Egg has been found! The treasure hunters, a group of seven teenagers and one 7-month-old baby, were led by repeat-winner Tonya Brown of Rockingham, who has found hidden golden treasure three other times. The Golden Egg was actually uncovered by Hunter Lawrence, 16, at the old Sandman Motel on U.S. Highway 1. “I’m just happy I found it,” said Lawrence, who said it was hidden am...
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Pictured from left to right are: June Nygarrd (DAR District VII Director), Tayler Brown (DAR Good Citizen Winner) and Mary Bowles (DAR Regent of local chapter).
DAR recognizes Good Citizen
Tayler Brown, daughter of Jarred and Tami Brown of Hamlet, was recently honored as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen by the General Henry William Chapter. She is the granddaughter of Lynda Mitchell Davenport and the late David Davenport of Rockingham, and Ervin Brown and the late Shirley Brown of Bolton. Brown was chosen by the Richmond Senior High School faculty for the dependability, service, leadership and pat...
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County board to discuss new 10-year solid waste contract
The Richmond County Board of Commissioners will discuss approval of a 10-year solid waste disposal and recycling agreement, when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on April 8, on the second floor of the County Administration building in the Commissioners’ Chambers, at 221 S. Hancock St. in Rockingham. During the March 4 regular meeting of the board, the commissioners awarded the bid for solid waste disposal and recycling se...
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Council to hear annual Housing Authority report
Activities of the Rockingham Housing Authority and its board of directors will be reviewed next week by the Rockingham City Council. Housing Authority Executive Director Chereka Belton-Odom will present the Rockingham Housing Authority 2012 Annual Report to the City Council when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, in the council chambers at City Hall, at 514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham. A request to rezone land in Rockingham from business to a...
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Geoff Bodine
NASCAR legend Bodine to greet riders at speedway
Motorcycle riders will get a chance to meet NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine while benefiting at-risk children and families on Saturday, April 6. According to April Putzulu, Communications Director, Eckerd’s first “Second Chance Motorcycle Run” will be North Carolina’s largest statewide charity motorcycle ride. Riders from four different locations; Concord, Greensboro, Lumberton and Waynesville will ride to the Rockingham Speedway where they will...
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Rep. Ken Goodman
House bill to regulate NC religion dead in first week
A bill introduced by state lawmakers this week to create a religion for North Carolina is already dead, said State Representative Ken Goodman of Rockingham. The bill, filed Monday by two GOP lawmakers from Rowan County and backed by nine other Republicans, said each state “is sovereign” and courts cannot block a state “from making laws respecting an establishment of religion.” The proposed legislation was filed in response to a lawsuit to s...
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Contributed photo RCC Board of Trustees Chair Joyce McDowell (left) and RCC President Dale McInnis (right) presented RCC SGA President Rob McCullough with the 2013 Dr. Sam D. Morgan Leadership Award at the April meeting of the Board of Trustees.
RCC working on campus updates and expansion
In response to the rapid growth of its student body, Richmond Community College is working with both Richmond and Scotland counties to update and expand its facilities. At its April meeting, the RCC Board of Trustees approved the college’s 2013-14 budget request to Richmond and Scotland counties and for this first time it includes mobile units to house faculty. “We have done everything that we can do to optimize our current space for stud...
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