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Candi Cox joins RE/MAX
Candi Cox has joined RE/MAX Southern Realty as a member of its sales team. “My first responsibility is to help my buyers and sellers,” said Cox. “And my move to RE/MAX will be a significant benefit to my clients, because RE/MAX has the most powerful name brand in real estate. With nearly 90,000 Sales Associates in more than 80 countries, when I list a property here in Richmond County it’s exposed to a huge audience. That exposure is driven ...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Danita McNeill was sworn in Friday as the new magistrate by the Clerk of Superior Court Vicki Daniel. McNeill, who was appointed by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Tanya Wallace, was born in High Point and moved to Rockingham when she was 15. She graduated in 2001 from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a bachelor’s in sociology. McNeill has two children, ages 26 and 27. “I am thankful for the opportunity to represent the citizens of Richmond County and to be the first African American woman to serve as magistrate,” McNeill said. She is replacing former magistrate Charles Payne who retired in December 2012.
New magistrate sworn in
Laura Edington | Daily Journal Danita McNeill was sworn in Friday as the new magistrate by the Clerk of Superior Court Vicki Daniel. McNeill, who was appointed by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Tanya Wallace, was born in High Point and moved to Rockingham when she was 15. She graduated in 2001 from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a bachelor’s in sociology. McNeill has two children, ages 26 and 27. “I am thankful for ...
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N.C. State Senator Gene McLaurin
McLaurin cosponsors Bible Bill
North Carolina State Senator Gene McLaurin signed on Thursday to be the cosponsor of Senate Bill 138. If passed, the bill would allows N.C. boards of education to offer an elective course in Bible study in high schools. The bill, which was originally sponsored by Senator Stan Bingham, representative for District 33, would give course credit for those courses on the Old Testament, New Testament, or a combination of both. McLaurin said that...
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Poll shows fitness enthusiasts fail at post workout nutrition
Results from a national survey of fitness enthusiasts show a gap between American’s knowledge surrounding post-workout nutrition and their desire to improve their fitness routines and results. The survey, which polled 1,000 exercisers, was conducted for Abbott’s EAS Sports Nutrition and showed that 82 percent of Americans admit to failing when it comes to post-workout nutrition habits. According to the survey, for the purpose of the study...
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Blood drive dates for February-March
The American Red Cross reports it is in specific need of Type O Negative and Type B Negative blood donations. Although blood donors of all blood types are continuously needed to maintain a strong and stable blood supply, donors with Type O Negative and B Negative blood are immediately needed, the Red Cross said. There are many opportunities to donate blood. In March, the sponsor locations to donate are: • Tuesday, March 12, from 7:30 a....
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L. Diane Wolfe
Seminar held to help small business owners
If your business is stagnating or you or your employees need motivation, a seminar to help those problems will be held on March 5. Titled “Achieving Small Business Goals,” the seminar will be held at the Small Business Center at Richmond Community College from 6 to 9 p.m. at 600 McLean St. in Laurinburg. The speaker, L. Diane Wolfe, will deliver focused training on what she calls the five keys to success; a positive attitude, people skill...
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Contributed photo Raising minimum wage would hurt small businesses and large events in Richmond County, according to economists, like events at Rockingham Dragway.
Economists: Raising minimum wage bad for employers, workforce
How much would your life change if minimum wage increased from $7.25 to $9 an hour? The question is floating around Richmond County’s workforce since the increase was brought up by President Barack Obama during his recent State of the Union address. “Tonight, let’s declare that, in the wealthiest nation on Earth, no one who works full-time should have to live in poverty — and raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour,” said Obama, foll...
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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal Amber Marcengill and her dog Junior get their new store ready in downtown Rockingham. Marcengill is looking for consignment clothing for children from toddler sizes to juniors. She will also be selling things for pets, as well as antique furniture.
Rocking Trends Boutique to open in downtown Rockingham
A stylist from South Carolina is opening up a unique boutique in Rockingham, and she’s gearing it towards kids. Amber and Chad Marcengill of Clemson, S.C., have relocated to Richmond County after Chad, who works for Duke Energy, got a new position with Progress Energy at the Sherwood H. Smith Jr. Energy Complex. “I decided I didn’t want to work for anyone but myself,” said Amber. “You could call it the American Dream.” Amber is fixing u...
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Andy Cagle is the new Director of Marketing and Communications for RCC.
RCC welcomes new staff member
Richmond Community College will welcome a Richmond County native as a new staff member at the beginning of April. Andy Cagle will join the RCC staff in a new position as the Director of Marketing and Communications. He comes from the Scotland County School District where he was the Public Information Officer. President of RCC, Dale McInnis, said when Anne Morris, Director of Public Information, and Jennipher Love, Director of Recruiting...
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Hi-Keem Byrd
Teenager arrested for felony drug possession
Hi-Keem Byrd, 18, of Sandhill Road in Rockingham, was arrested recently by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office for felony possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Byrd was taken to Richmond County Jail and placed under a $5,000 secured bond.
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