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Contributed photo Monroe Avenue students enjoy Big Universe, an award winning educational website that is designed to instill the love for reading, writing and 21st century learning in students. Some features include: reading books online, writing and publishing as well as sharing bookshelves. Big Universe also has components that include: managing accounts, assessment of comprehension, assigning books and much more. Big Universe allows students convenient 24/7 access from anywhere that has Internet capabilities.
Big Universe makes big impact
Contributed photo Monroe Avenue students enjoy Big Universe, an award winning educational website that is designed to instill the love for reading, writing and 21st century learning in students. Some features include: reading books online, writing and publishing as well as sharing bookshelves. Big Universe also has components that include: managing accounts, assessment of comprehension, assigning books and much more. Big Universe allows stu...
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Contributed photo Bernice Broady, a new Human Relations Council member, discusses a quote during an icebreaker exercise at an HRC diversity training.
Diversity training is eye-opening
Discrimination is not just a black and white issue. Among other things, it can be blue versus brown. The Richmond County Human Relations Council (HRC) held diversity training on Feb. 14 at Sandhills Regional Medical Center in Hamlet that explored the dynamics of discrimination and the broad aspects of diversity. The highlight of the training was a video entitled, “A Class Divided,” in which Jane Elliott, a third-grade teacher in an all-wh...
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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal Charlie Smith shows off one of his custom corn hole boards in his new store, Smith Vinyl Signs in Rockingham on Rockingham Road.
New store features vinyl signs and decals
Whether you need themed corn hole boards, birthday banners or car decals, Charlie Smith at Smith’s Vinyl Signs can do it all. “Here at Smith’s Vinyl Signs we specialize in many vinyl needs,” said Smith. “We make signs, banners, magnets, window lettering, decals and also offer neon signs and LED lights.” Smith’s Vinyl Signs is located at 1220 Suite A on Rockingham Road in Rockingham. “The best part is that here at Smith’s Vinyl Signs we ...
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Michael Wayne Smith to sing gospel at Sweet Haven Church
Michael Wayne Smith is a Christian singer and songwriter from Oak Ridge, Tenn., and for the last few years has primarily been known in the gospel music industry for his songwriting efforts. Most notably, the song “My Home,” recorded by the group Heirline, was a number one song at many radio stations across the country in 2005 and now has become a standard in many churches today. Smith will be performing at Sweet Haven Church on Sunday, loca...
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U.S. Senator Richard Burr
Burr introduces veteran health care bill
A new bill, filed by U.S. Senator for North Carolina Richard Burr, may give veteran’s some relief on the health care front. Burr introduced the Veterans Integrated Service Network Reorganization Act of 2013. This bill is “designed to streamline the regional administrative offices of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) so that our focus returns to getting care to our veterans. The bill would combine the current 21 VISNs into 12 VISNs to...
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State Rep. Ken Goodman
Goodman and McLaurin file companion bills
Small businesses could be getting a tax credit if a new bill passes in the North Carolina General Assembly. Both North Carolina State Senator Gene McLaurin and State Representative Ken Goodman, of Rockingham, introduced companion bills on Tuesday. Goodman filed legislation in the House, designed to help expand job growth in North Carolina, as did McLaurin. The freshman senator filed a bill called the Small Business New Job Creation Incent...
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File photo Fishermen will show off their fishing skills, like they did in this picture from a 2012 tournament.
Catfish tournament will test fishing skills
With the weather warming up, what better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a catfish tournament. On Saturday, March 16, Scotty’s Bait and Tackle will hold a catfish tournament on Blewett Falls Lake. The tournament will begin at daylight just outside of the no wake buoys at the Anson county boat ramp. Sign up for the tournament will be at 5:30 a.m. at the boat ramp or at Scotty’s Bait and Tackle anytime before the tournament. Th...
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Contributed photo The dirt road that meets up with Marston Road that runs parallel to the railroad tracks along U.S. Highway 1 has been the center of discussion. While some want to see the road paved, others are against it.
To pave or not to pave?
A dirt road runs parallel to the CSX railroad tracks from Marston to Hoffman, and the people of both areas use the road for travel, according to residents. In the Stroman community in Marston, several residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the dirt road — which has large holes that almost always stay filled with rainwater — isn’t being paved by officials. “We have made numerous attempts to have the issue of only one s...
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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal This feathered friend has been stalking downtown Rockingham of late, in search of good places to scratch around. He was last seen by Wells Fargo and the old Kay’s building.
Cock-a-doodle-who?
Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal This feathered friend has been stalking downtown Rockingham of late, in search of good places to scratch around. He was last seen by Wells Fargo and the old Kay’s building.
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Contributed photo Maggie Chambers shows off her award for winning the Essay competition at the North Carolina Junior Beta Club Convention.
Local students competing at National Beta Convention
Two Richmond County middle school students are going to be competing at the National Junior Beta Club Convention in June. Maggi Chambers, of Ellerbe Middle School, and Josh Brewer, of Rockingham Middle School, won their events at the 21st North Carolina Junior Convention. The theme for this year’s event, both state and national, is “The Heart of Beta.” Students compete in events such as woodworking, sketches, watercolors, science, poetry ...
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