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Contributed photo Cordova student Saejin Ratliff works with teacher Darla McGuire to determine different job occupations on the classroom’s iPad. The proceeds of last year’s 5K allowed the school to purchase a new iPad for every classroom.
Cordova School to host 5K
Community members are gearing up for the second annual Cordova 5K Run — a benefit race that works to promote the advancement of students at the Cordova School. This year’s race will kick off June 15, and to help make the day a success, event planners are currently seeking the participation of both runners and volunteers. According to Cordova School Principal Bonnilee Rhodes, proceeds from last year’s 5K sparked several updates with teaching...
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Animal shelter hires new director, opens doors
The Richmond County Animal Shelter and Humane Society have reopened their doors to the public after a few changes. Monday the shelter opened back up after the hiring of a new director, Rebecca Davis of Ellerbe, who has begun to oversee operations as the county finishes up renovations in and around the facility. “We are approaching completing and are in the process of interviewing and hiring the rest of the staff,” said County Manager Rick...
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Sue Ogrocki | Associated Press A woman carries her child Monday through a field near the collapsed Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla. A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings onn fire abd leanding a direct blow on an elementary school.
Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
MOORE, Okla. — Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least seven children, and those numbers were expected to climb. As the sun rose over the shattered community of Moore, the state medical examiner’s office cut the estimated death toll by more than half but warne...
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Contributed photo Tatum Rhyne collected a truckload of bags of clothes for people who have nothing for her last birthday. For her next birthday she wants to help build a house for someone without a home and is taking donations.
Tatum gives for her birthday
A young child from Ellerbe has been spending her past few birthdays giving instead of getting. Tatum Rhyne will be turning 8 years old on August 31, and her wish is to collect enough money for a Habitat for Humanity house for someone without a home. “On Tatum’s sixth birthday I asked her what she wanted for a present,” said her mother Jennifer Rhyne. “Tatum thought for a minute, and said, ‘Nothing, I have all I want and need, maybe I will...
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Contributed photo Pictured is the 2013 graduating class of the Richmond Early College High School. Students celebrated with a commencement ceremony on May 18 at the Cole Auditorium in Hamlet.
Tassles turn at Early College graduation
Saturday’s rain showers didn’t dampen the spirits of students graduating from the Richmond Early College High School program this weekend. Many years of hard work were paid off as 58 graduates gathered at Cole Auditorium in Hamlet on May 18 to mark their achievements in an emotional commencement ceremony. In addition to receiving a high school diploma, 55 of the 58 students left the Early College with associates’ degrees. A room full of p...
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Contributed photo J. Richard Conder has been instrumental in the development of Richmond Community College over the last five decades. The Learning Resources Center that bears his name was built in 1987.
Conder reflects on RCC, as college enters year 50
As the chair of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners in 1964, Richard Conder was instrumental in the founding of Richmond Technical Institute. As the institution has grown — and changed names twice — Conder has remained a fixture in the development of Richmond Community College as he moved from the county board to leadership roles in the North Carolina Senate and the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Conder currently serves as th...
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Casey Allen Harris
Student accused of carrying gun
A Richmond County Transitional School student has been charged as an adult for allegedly bringing a firearm onto school property, according to an arrest warrant on file with the Richmond County District Court. Last Wednesday, 16-year-old Casey Allen Harris of Rockingham was served a warrant by school police when school officials learned that Harris was carrying a gun, according to the warrant. “Concerned students and alert and responsive ...
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Wet conditions postpone Mutt Strutt to June 2
Heavy rain and muddy conditions led a new animal advocate group to postpone an outdoor event, the Mutt Strutt, scheduled for Sunday, May 19. “Due to rainy conditions Sunday, RCAA has rescheduled the Mutt Strutt for June 2 at Hinson Lake from 1 to 4 pm. Volunteers are still needed for setup and breakdown. We realized that no one wanted to have a muddy dog after the walk, so we rescheduled,” said Allison Sweatt, Director of Richmond County An...
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Contributed photo UNCP Chancellor Kyle Carter (left) and RCC President Dale McInnis sign a one-of-a-kind reverse transfer/dual enrollment agreement between the two institutions Thursday afternoon at a ceremony at the Cole Auditorium on RCC’s campus.
RCC, UNCP enter into agreement
With strokes of a pen, Richmond Community College President Dale McInnis and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) Chancellor Kyle Carter made it much easier for students to transition from the two-year degree conferring institution to the four-year degree conferring institution. McInnis and Carter signed the dual enrollment/reverse transfer agreement between RCC and UNCP Thursday afternoon at a ceremony at the Robert L. and E...
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Contributed photo Rockingham Middle School- A Honor Roll for 5th 6 weeks, 6th grade students pictured are: Front Row: Mason Bailey, Faith Baxley, Brice Billingsley, Caleb Brewer, Savannah Chappell, Emily Duckworth, Colin Goodwin, and Peyton Harrelson. Second Row: Dustin Hillenberg, Angel Jenkins, Savannah Lampley, Jessica Matheson, Kylie McDonald, Claye Miles, Makaylan Nichols and Kaitlyn Outen. Third Row: Alison Padron, Hunter Parris, Emily Parsons, Emma Russell, Kaitlyn Skipper, Kristian Terry and Trevor Whittington. Not Pictured: Emily Faw.
Rockingham Middle School announces Honor Roll students
Contributed photo Rockingham Middle School- A Honor Roll for 5th 6 weeks, 6th grade students pictured are: Front Row: Mason Bailey, Faith Baxley, Brice Billingsley, Caleb Brewer, Savannah Chappell, Emily Duckworth, Colin Goodwin, and Peyton Harrelson. Second Row: Dustin Hillenberg, Angel Jenkins, Savannah Lampley, Jessica Matheson, Kylie McDonald, Claye Miles, Makaylan Nichols and Kaitlyn Outen. Third Row: Alison Padron, Hunter Parris, Emil...
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Contributed photo Shawn Everett sits in his brand new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS - this year's Dieffenbach Attendance and Grade Incentive Award donated by Dieffenbach GM Superstore in Rockingham.
Perfect attendance scores student a new ride
Tension was high as hundreds of students filled the bleachers of the gymnasium at Richmond Senior High School on Thursday afternoon. It was the moment they’d been waiting for all year long — the day one lucky student would get to drive home in a brand new car donated by Dieffenbach GMC Superstore in Rockingham. A barrel of pink paper slips sat in the center of the gym. Energy pulsed through the room as Principal Keith McKenzie, Assistant Pr...
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File photo Suede nightclub in downtown Rockingham.
Nightclub can appeal lost alcohol permits
The owner of a Rockingham nightclub, stripped of its permits to sell alcohol after multiple reports of alleged violence at the property, has the right to fight state officials to get those license suspensions lifted. After being approached by law enforcement agencies in Richmond County, the North Carolina ABC Commission suspended the alcohol permits held by Suede, a club located at 303 E. Washington St., in downtown Rockingham. The suspen...
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Larry William Sweatt Jr.
Faked disappearance finds duo charged
Police said they are still investigating the reasons behind a couple faking their own disappearance this week. Larry William Sweatt Jr., 41, of Hamlet, and Amy Michelle Thomas-Gallo, 41, of Pinebluff, are being charged with filing a false police report and misuse of 911, police said. The joint effort between Hamlet Police Department, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation began on Wednesday when the Sheriff’s O...
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Jason Dale Langley
Hamlet Police catch man after high speed chase
A high speed chase that began in Hamlet and ended in Laurinburg resulted in an arrest Wednesday night, police said. Jason Dale Langley, 34, of Red Springs, was arrested and charged with fleeing to elude arrest after he failed to stop when a Hamlet Police officer attempted to pull him over, according to police. The incident began when the Hamlet Police Department received a call about a disturbance at 122 Hamlet Avenue at 6:30 p.m., accord...
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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal Officers lower the flag to half-mast in honor of law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty.
Peace Officers remembered
Law enforcement officers representing all of Richmond County’s law enforcement departments gathered by the steps of the Richmond County Courthouse at 11 a.m. Thursday morning to honor men and women in uniform, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. After opening the ceremony with remarks from Richmond County Sheriff James E. Clemmons Jr., the Sheriff’s Office received a plaque from Richmond County Commissioner John Garner, di...
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Contributed photo After the first death by West Nile Virus in North Carolina, officials are urging people to take care of standing water and prevent exposure to mosquitoes.
Experts urge residents to take measures against mosquitoes
It’s time once again to step up the battle against mosquitoes. There are many things to enjoy in the spring, but mosquitoes are not one of them and especially not this year. Experts across the region are predicting an especially fierce mosquito season again this year due to the warm winter we experienced, and in many areas the infestations have already started. According to the North Carolina Mosquito and Vector Control Association, mosqu...
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Contributed photo The Friends of the Hamlet Library made it possible for this mother to win a Mother's Day basket from their fundraiser raffle. From left to right, Carmella Johnson, River Meacham, Pam Meacham, Natalie Meacham, and Sara Meacham.
Friends of Hamlet Library hold raffle
Friends of the Hamlet Public Library recently held their spring fund raiser. They raffled off a Mother’s Day basket filled with items donated by the Friends of the Library, Walmart, Belk, and Café Main Street. The raffle was held on May 9, 2013. The winner was 10-year-old River Meacham from First Presbyterian Day School in Hamlet. The Friends of the Hamlet Public Library sponsors fundraisers and a book sale throughout the year to help benef...
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John Formica
Expert shares tips to take control of work day
How would you like to learn how to seize control of your workday, instead of allowing work stress to beat you down? John Formica’s seminar, “Secrets to Taking Control of Your Workday. Reduce Stress, Be More Productive and Make Your Day a Little More Magical,” may be just what you’re looking for. Formica, an “Ex-Disney Guy” known in many circles as “America’s Customer Experience Coach,” will be returning to the Richmond Community College c...
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Cancer Survivors Day scheduled for June 2
PINEHURST — Organizers of 2013 National Cancer Survivors Day events hope that each survivor, relative, friend or cancer care provider who participates in the day’s activities will leave feeling like a “star” after the day of celebration. The focus will be on them and on their role in cancer survivorship. Those attending the June 2 event hosted by the cancer care staff at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital will have the opportunity to put t...
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