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Contributed by Jimmy McDonald Abbi Carpenter makes final wardrobe adjustments as the RSHS Class of 2013 prepare to graduate.
Pomp and Circumstance
The ceremony at Richmond Senior High School only lasted about an hour and a half due to the weather, but seniors got the chance to receive their diplomas and watch the annual fireworks display before the rain returned Friday. Those who weren’t able to deliver their speeches during the commencement exercises at Raider Stadium will have the opportunity to share them at the next school board meeting on June 27 at 6 p.m. The Richmond Senior Hig...
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Contributed photo The main mission of the Sinai Kingdom Summer Camp in Rockingham is challenging and motivating the children and making it fun along the way.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church summer camp ready for fun
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Rockingham is gearing up for it annual Sinai Kingdom Summer Camp, which kicks off next week. Registration continues through Friday, June 14. The Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Summer Camp “strives for the optimum development of the whole child — the social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of each child,” say organizers. Pastor D.R. Bennett said the main mission of the church’s summer camp is challengi...
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Contributed by Tammy Anderson This rotating cloud was spotted near Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe Friday evening. The National Weather Service of Raleigh said there was no report of a tornado touching down or damage from a storm during at that time.
Tornado-like cloud spotted near Ellerbe
A curious and eerie sight caught the attention of Tammy and Sammy Anderson of Ellerbe on Friday after they came home from dinner. “When we were coming back down the road we could see it, and thought it was a fire because it was so dark,” said Tammy Anderson. “It looked like a tornado. It was hanging over Millstone 4-H Camp and looked to be heading that way.” From their property on Sandhills Game Mgt. Road the couple stood in awe, then And...
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Mikayla Carlson Boone
Two arrested in Moore County for breaking and entering
Two teenage girls from Rockingham face felony prosecution in a neighboring county for their alleged involvement in break-ins and thefts, according to lawmen. Moore County Sheriff Neil Godfrey reports that on Tuesday, June 4, the Moore County Sheriff’s Office was notified of and responded to a breaking and entering and also a reported larceny at the residence of Ellen Spencer, who resides in the Jackson Springs area of Moore County. Spencer ...
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File photo The Pee Dee River is hugged by Richmond and Anson counties, near Rockingham.
Heavy downpour causes boat to overturn
Two men were rescued Sunday from the Pee Dee River after losing control of their boat, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Daryl Everett Moore, 50, and Jeremy Rainwater, 32, both of Rockingham, were on the Pee Dee River in a boat when it overturned, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Both men were wearing life vests, lawmen said, and Moore made it to a boat ramp at Dairy Barn and Rainwater drifted downstream to a bridge. The ...
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Contributed photo Community members met in the rose garden at L.J. Bell Elementary School in late April for a special Growing Readers luncheon. For more than a decade the event has honored all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to help the students of L.J. Bell develop proficient reading skills. During lunch, community members were treated with a song and cheer from kindergarten and first grade students. Keynote speaker was James Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church in Ellerbe, who commended the volunteers for their service along with several other county officials.
Helping to ‘grow’ readers
Contributed photo Community members met in the rose garden at L.J. Bell Elementary School in late April for a special Growing Readers luncheon. For more than a decade the event has honored all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to help the students of L.J. Bell develop proficient reading skills. During lunch, community members were treated with a song and cheer from kindergarten and first grade students. Keynote speaker was Jam...
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Tornado and Flash Flooding watches for Richmond and surrounding counties
The National Weather Service of Raleigh has issued a Tornado Watch and Flash Flood Watch until this evening. Richmond County is under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m., and the Flash Flood Watch will remain in effect until midnight. According to the NWS, a tropical-like air mass coupled with the approach of a mid-level trough will cause numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms to occur through this evening, with the greatest coverage expe...
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Pee Dee River boat landings closed due to rough waters
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has been asked to block off access to the two boat landings on the Pee Dee River in Richmond County. Due to an incident Sunday in which two boaters lost their boat and needed to be rescued from the river, officials have determined that current water levels on the Pee Dee River have created a dangerous situation for boaters. “Because of all t...
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Contributed photo Winners of the 2013 Crime Stoppers poster contest are Rohanen Middle School seventh graders Noah Bowers, Bryan Morgan and Dalton Nuttall (not pictured). These students were each presented a $25 check from Rick Deese, Chairman of Richmond County Crime Stoppers. They are pictured here with Rohanen Middle School Principal Pam Francisco.
Kids win big with Crimestopper posters
Each year, area schools and the Richmond County Crime Stoppers hold a poster contest within Richmond County Schools and winners for first, second and third place are awarded checks. The winning poster is also featured around local schools, law enforcement agencies and businesses in the area. Winners of the 2013 Crime Stoppers poster contest are Rohanen Middle School seventh graders Noah Bowers, Bryan Morgan and Dalton Nuttall. These student...
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Contributed photo Students making A Honor Roll for the 5th six weeks: 3rd grade: Rayne Morgan, Elena Torres, Caylie Holden 4th grade: Jennifer Cox, Thomas Barbee, Kendell Watson 5th grade: James Brooks, Garrett Spicer, Briauna Wall, Robin Edwards, Ke’Niyah Ingram.
East Rockingham Elementary has released its honor roll for the 5th six weeks
AB Honor Roll 3rd grade: Zoe Wibert, Isaiah Wall, Lyna Vazquez, Logan Russell, Jarrett Lockey, Devin Lyons, Jalil Ocampo, Jaiden Baldwin, Harley Honeycutt, Jesus Pascacio, Justin colon, Renee Howlett, Faith Coker, Sidney Roberts. 4th grade: Jonathon Hill, Skye Kegley, Michael Martin, Tyler Michael, Katelyn Millen, Jaelynn Jackman, Kirsten Wallace, Caleb Davis, Letticia Ocampo, Bridgette Reyes, Joey Dunn, Isaiah Clark, Eli Kelly, Hunter Pr...
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