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ThunderFest returns to downtown
On Friday, April 12, ThunderFest will rock downtown Rockingham in Harrington Square in celebration of NASCAR returning to Rockingham Speedway, a.k.a. The Rock. The event will open at 11 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. and will include a free kids zone with racing-themed inflatables, a rock wall and laser tag which are all sponsored by Richmond County government. ThunderFest is tied into the weekend of the biggest race of the year, the NASCAR Campin...
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6th grade from left to right, front row: Mason Bailey, Faith Baxley, Julia Bornhorst, Julianna Chapman, Savannah Chappell, Megan Coble, Abbey Coward, Emily Duckworth, Emily Faw, Amya Garris. Second Row: Colin Goodwin, Jessi Graham, Peyton Harrelson, Dustin Hillenberg, Michael Hudson, Savannah Lampley, Kylie McDonald, Chloe McLaughlin, Mariah Mendez, Preston Miles. Third Row: Kaitlyn Outen, Alison Padron, Hunter Parris, Emily Parsons, Emma Russell, Austin Smith, Kristian Terry, Caroline Walker, Trevor Whittington and Natalie Williams.
Rockingham Middle School A Honor Roll for 3rd six weeks
6th grade from left to right, front row: Mason Bailey, Faith Baxley, Julia Bornhorst, Julianna Chapman, Savannah Chappell, Megan Coble, Abbey Coward, Emily Duckworth, Emily Faw, Amya Garris. Second row: Colin Goodwin, Jessi Graham, Peyton Harrelson, Dustin Hillenberg, Michael Hudson, Savannah Lampley, Kylie McDonald, Chloe McLaughlin, Mariah Mendez, Preston Miles. Third row: Kaitlyn Outen, Alison Padron, Hunter Parris, Emily Parsons, Emma Rus...
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Contributed photo The Layton Family is pictured, with Rev. Stanley Layton and his wife Ginny, and their three children. Layton is the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellerbe.
First Presbyterian Church, Ellerbe welcome new pastor
Rev. Stanley Layton has become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Ellerbe. He was examined by the Central Carolina Presbytery on Nov. 27, 2012, and he and his family relocated to Ellerbe during the last week of December 2012. He assumed his duties as pastor Jan. 1, 2013, following the retirement of Rev. James Watson. Mr. Watson faithfully served the pulpit at Ellerbe for a tenure of 15 years. Layton received his undergraduate degree f...
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Contributed photo Dr. A. Blanton Godfrey, of North Carolina State University, did a presentation on performance-improving quality tools during the Pinehurst Medical Symposium at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas hosts annual medical symposium
Physicians and other health care providers from throughout North Carolina participated in the 20th Annual Pinehurst Medical Symposium in Pinehurst March 2 and 3. Held at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital and sponsored by the FirstHealth of the Carolinas Office of Continuing Medical Education, the two-day program centered on technologies and treatments that improve patient care in a number of areas including macular degeneration, dementia,...
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N.C. State Senator Gene McLaurin
Senator McLaurin files two bills
North Carolina State Senator Gene McLaurin, of Rockingham, filed two bills Thursday with co-sponsor Senator Josh Stein, for the Wake District. Senate Bill 242, also called Hire Long-Term Unemployed Workers Incentive, will allow a $2,000 tax credit to businesses that hire the long-term unemployed. “Our district has been particularly hard hit by the recession and too many of our friends and neighbors remain our of work,” McLaurin said. “Rec...
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Contributed photo Maggie Jackson as a junior on a study abroad in Vigo, Spain.
Holmberg Scholar Jackson Reflects on Upper School Experience O’Neal is Now Seeking Scholarship Applicants for 2013/204 School Year
Senior Maggie Jackson has spent her whole school career at The O’Neal School, a private college preparatory school in Southern Pines dedicated to the development of academic excellence and many other fundamental traits. Jackson, a Rockingham resident, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson of Rockingham. Looking back, she has many great memories and achievements. Winning the Helen Pringle Holmberg Scholarship as a rising ninth grade...
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Russ Seagle will speak at the Small Business Seminar and give advice to small businesses.
Seminar to focus on improving small business performance
Small businesses have been particularly hard hit by the prolonged economic slowdown. Business owners often discover that the skills they needed to start the business are not sufficient for turning things around when times get tough. The Small Business Center at Richmond Community College will host consultant and speaker, Russ Seagle, as he presents “The Small Business Turnaround” at Cole Auditorium on the Hamlet Campus from 6 to 9 p.m. on T...
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Contributed photo Angie Averitte, Terminal Superintendent with CSX Transportation- Hamlet presented a $5,000 check to Michelle parrish, Executive Director with United Way of Richmond County for the 2012 -2013 United Way Campaign.
United Way surpasses campaign goal
With a few more days left to go before its campaign ends, The United Way of Richmond County has surpassed the $250,000 goal for the 2012-2013 campaign year by raising about $256,000. “It just really seemed like the businesses and folks that normally give, were giving more than they have in the past,” said Michelle Parrish, executive director of the United Way of Richmond County. She said this is the first time in a couple of years that th...
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Hoffman Fire Rescue rating brings down homeowner insurance
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced Monday that the Hoffman Rural Fire District completed its routine inspection and receive a 6/9E rating, effective Saturday, June 1, 2013. The inspection, conducted by officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), is required on a regular basis as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS). Among other things, t...
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Daylight Saving Time
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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