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Contributed photos L.J. Bell Third Grade A Honor Roll- 1st row-Madison Swallow, Jaden Wilson, Taylor Young, Abby Russell 2nd row Jakayla Crump, Rianna Morman, Elijah Parks, Jenna McRae, Je-erra Murphy 3rd row-J.D. Lampley, Kirsten McDonald. Jonathan Sweetman, Madison Jenkins, Meredith Standridge NOT PICTURED: Lilly Summerlin.
L.J. Bell Elementary School recently released its Honor Roll for the fourth six weeks
A/B Honor Roll Third grade: Yusif Darwish, Priya Patel, Kena Ratlif, Keaton Sweatt, O’cean Bennett, Alli Branton, Kayla Currie, Seth Richardson, Ashley Rivera, Kearick Ward, Jared Markham, Ethan Hinson, Christopher Voorhees, Kara Aycoth, Essence Carlton, Cameron McAuley, Kainen McIver, Xavier Robinson, Nala Rush, Laila Watkins, Maylyn Wallace, Patrick Sweetman, Jaylyn McDonald, Kellan Hood and Kenleigh Frye. Fourth grade: Noah Aiken, Geor...
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L. Diane Wolfe
Online marketing seminar at RCC
An online marketing seminar will be held in the Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College, Hamlet, on April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. The seminar, called “Promoting Your Small Business Online,” is designed for those considering an online business or who has an established website. It will include a handout and PowerPoint presentation. Presented by L. Diane Wolfe, the seminar will teach attendees about creating a dynamic website, generati...
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Scottish heritage event on tap
St. Andrews University has super-sized the 2013 Charles Bascombe Shaw Memorial Scottish Heritage Symposium by adding speakers and sessions to the event while keeping the prices the same. Presented by the Scottish Heritage Center, the annual symposium will take place April 5 -7 on the university’s campus in Laurinburg. “Our symposium has provided a forum for those interested in Scottish history, culture and genealogy to learn from top scho...
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USDA Rural Development changes office hours
USDA Rural Development Office has announced new office hours, which went into effect Monday. The office will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Richmond County’s USDA Rural Development office is located at 123 Caroline St., Rockingham. You can call the office at 910-997-6281. You may also contact the Asheboro office located at 847 Curry Dr., Suite 104, Asheboro, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., by...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Dale McInnis, RCC president, shows U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson a classroom in the Grimsley Health Science Building.
Hudson talks education with RCC administrators
Local school administrators, professors and legislators met with U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, of North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, on Monday in Hamlet to discuss job creation through workforce training and the SKILLS Act. Richmond Community College was Hudson’s first stop on his district tour, which will run through April 4. Hudson, a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, said federal Workforce programs are broken...
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Sandhills Regional spring health fair draws near
It’s April and nature is showing signs of spring, which means it’s also time for Sandhills Regional Medical Center’s annual spring health fair. The event, dedicated to free and low-cost screenings, will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. until noon on the first floor of the hospital in Hamlet. Several free screenings will be available including skin evaluations, urinalysis, bone density, stress and chiropractic among others. There...
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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office - complaints for April 2, 2013
Recent incident reports from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office include: • Misuse of fire alarm was reported on March 26 at the Richmond County Judicial Center. • Armed robbery and assault were reported on March 27 at a location on Sandhill Road. • Damage to property was reported on March 27 at a location on U.S 220 in Ellerbe. • Assault was reported on March 27 at a residence on Cartledge Creek Road. • Assault was reported on Mar...
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Contributed photo Pictured from left to right are students who achieved the A Honor Roll for the 4th six weeks: Jakolbe Baldwin, Jennifer Cox, Thomas Barbee, Hunter Price, Garrett Spicer and James Brooks.
East Rockingham Elementary School releases honor roll for the 4th six weeks
A Honor Roll: Jakolbe Baldwin, Jennifer Cox, Thomas Barbee, Hunter Price, Garrett Spicer, James Brooks. A/B Honor Roll: 3rd grade: Elena Torres, Zoe Wibert, Caylie Holden, Angel Pate, Isaiah Wall, Lyna Vazquez, Logan Russell, Jarrett Lockey, Devin Lyons, Rayne Morgan, Jalil Ocampo, Jaiden Baldwin, Harley Honeycutt. 4th grade: Hector Godinez, Jonathon Hill, Skye Kegley, Michael Martin, QuaniNisha Fisher, Honesty Langley, John Leak, Tyler...
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Kwame Dawes
Emmy winner to speak
Emmy Award winner Kwame Dawes will be the featured reader at a special St. Andrews Writers’ Forum on Monday at 8 p.m. in Pate Main Lounge, St. Andrews University, Laurinburg. The forum is free and open to the public. After a break for Easter, the forum returns to campus for a special reading on Monday, April 1, by Dawes. “Kwame Dawes is one of the most important writers of his generation who has built a mighty and lasting body of work,”...
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Contributed photo On Tuesday Leadership Richmond toured ITG Burlington, Smith Energy Complex, FerroFab and the National Railroad Museum. In picture: Ashley Huneycutt, FirstHealth Fitness Center; Deborah Griffin, Mega Force; Carmen Villaronga, BB&T; Julie Bryant, Richmond Co. Partnership for Children; Crystal Shepard, CommunityOne Bank; Kelli Gillis, Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties; Don Belcher, Sandhills Regional Medical Center; Suzette Lillard, Bayada Home Health; Cheyenne Revels, Rockingham Police Dept.; David Gallops, Rockingham Police Dept.; Dustin Johnson, Rockingham Police Dept.; Laura Grier, Richmond Co. Cooperative Extension; Amery Griffin, Hamlet Police Dept.; Justin Pruitt, Hamlet Fire and Rescue; Jake Lewis, Maness Tire; Harry Amdrews, FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital; and Anne Hildreth, FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. Not pictured: Cynthia Bradley, American Red Cross; Chance Steen, Hamlet Fire and Rescue and Amber Covington. If you would like more information on Leadership Richmond contact the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce at 895-9058.
Leadership Richmond tours county
Contributed photo On Tuesday Leadership Richmond toured ITG Burlington, Smith Energy Complex, FerroFab and the National Railroad Museum. In picture: Ashley Huneycutt, FirstHealth Fitness Center; Deborah Griffin, Mega Force; Carmen Villaronga, BB&T; Julie Bryant, Richmond Co. Partnership for Children; Crystal Shepard, CommunityOne Bank; Kelli Gillis, Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties; Don Belcher, Sandhills Regional Medical Center; Suzett...
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Richmond County in need of Girl Scout volunteers
While Richmond County’s Girl Scout troops still thrive, they are in need of volunteers. “We currently have six Girl Scout troops in Richmond County,” said director Elaine Harrison. “We still have a large need for volunteers. There are currently 11 girls on the waiting list. Twenty-two girls signed up in one troop a week ago and many more are being added to the previous waiting list. The troop leader feels she cannot take any more girls at t...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Gerald Caulder presented Anna and Burl Rose with two trophies and a plaque to show appreciation for the couple.
Benefit held for couple leaving Loch Haven
Many Richmond County residents came to the Loch Haven Golf Course on Friday to participate in a golf benefit to show appreciation for Anna and Burl Rose. Plaques and trophies were given to the couple, who have been working for the golf course for 14 years. “It’s like a family here,” said friend, Gerald Caulder. “It’s a home away from home,” he said. Caulder said the benefit was to show appreciation for the couple because they are leavin...
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Annual report shows Rockingham police had busy year
Arrest activity tallied in the Rockingham Police Department 2012 Annual Report shows the number of robberies dropped last year when compared with 2011, along with drug violations. However, the number of assaults increased. The details are included in the report compiled by Police Chief Billy Kelly and his staff, and presented to the Rockingham City Council at its last meeting. The report shows the number of arrests for robbery were 9 in 2...
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Contributed photo Cathey Thomas (left) welcomed Teresa Wilson, manager of the Smith Energy Complex in Rockingham, as guest speaker at the Woman's Club of Hamlet at the group's recent meeting. Thomas is president of the Woman's Club; Wilson recently relocated to Rockingham for Progress Energy, from South Carolina.
Hamlet Woman’s Club hears from energy complex manager
Teresa Wilson, manager of Progress Energy’s Smith Energy Complex of Rockingham, was a speaker at the Woman’s Club of Hamlet’s recent meeting. She emphasized her role in helping her company to deliver energy more efficiently. She said that coal-fired plants were being phased out and replaced with natural gas energy production, to meet increased needs (from 1645 kw in 1975 to 2592 kw today) in communities throughout the state and nation. Th...
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Contributed photo John Flannery, M.D., left, accepts the 2013 Physician of the Year Award during the March 26 Doctors Day observation at Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham. Also pictured are RMH President John Jackson, center, and Matthew Vreeland, M.D., chief of the RMH Medical Staff, right. Dr. Flannery is a hospitalist physician at Richmond Memorial.
Doctors Day at Richmond Memorial Hospital
Contributed photo John Flannery, M.D., left, accepts the 2013 Physician of the Year Award during the March 26 Doctors Day observation at Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham. Also pictured are RMH President John Jackson, center, and Matthew Vreeland, M.D., chief of the RMH Medical Staff, right. Dr. Flannery is a hospitalist physician at Richmond Memorial.
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Rockingham Police Department arrests and complaints for March 30, 2013
The Rockingham Police Department recently made the following arrests: • Elias Evenvio Silva-Michaca, 35, of 104 Pam St., Hamlet, was arrested for misdemeanor stalking. He was released on his own recognizance to appear in court. • Timothy McQueen Buie, 35, of 138 Charles St., Hamlet, was arrested for failure to appear-driving while intoxicated and communicating threats. He was placed under a $500 secured bond. • Charlotte Rebekah Lesesne...
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Contributed photo Pictured are day shift associates with recent anniversaries. Left to right are Emma Campos-Hernandez- 5 yrs (Boneless Breast), Lizette McCain- 15yrs (Quality Assurance), Rosendo Rodriguez- 5 yrs (Boneless Breast), Patricia Little- 5 yrs (1st Processing), and Jerry Chavis- 5 yrs (1st Processing).
Perdue associates receive awards for dedication
Several associates at the Perdue Farms’ Rockingham operation were honored recently for their years of service to the company. All associates pictured celebrated significant anniversaries in the past months. “These associates represent many years of valuable service to our company,” said Kendall Casey, Director of Operations. “Their experience and dedication are the foundation for the success of our company.” Each associate achieving a 5, ...
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Trooper Chance Lindley
State Highway Patrol welcomes new trooper
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol announced a new addition to its team on Thursday. Trooper Chance Lindley, 24, is the newest member to join the State Highway Patrol in Richmond County. Lindley graduated on March 1 after 16 weeks of academic and physical training from the Highway Patrol Basic School in Raleigh. Once graduated, troopers are dispersed among nine different troops throughout the state. Each troop consists of differing...
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Johnny Ray Knight
Repeat offender enters guilty plea in rape case
A Rockingham man with a vast criminal past reaching back more than 25 years is headed back to state prison for the sexual assault of a 16 year old girl on Jan. 14, 2012, according to court documents. Johnny Ray Knight, 43, of 147 Middle St., Rockingham, pleaded guilty last week to second degree rape and second degree sexual offense, and was sentenced to serve 10-17 years for the second degree rape and 10-17 years for the second degree sexua...
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