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First Bank to move headquarters to Southern Pines
The parent company of First Bank, First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC) announced March 13 that it would consolidate some of its operations in a recently purchased building in downtown Southern Pines and would seek regulatory approval to move its corporate headquarters there as well. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to keep the vast majority of its corporate jobs in Troy, the former location of its headquarters, by continuing to operate its...
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Webb makes honor roll
Hannah Webb, daughter of Martha Webb of Ellerbe, was named in Salem Academy’s Honor Roll for the third quarter. The list recognizes those students achieving all A’s and B’s in their classes. Founded in 1772, Salem Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12. For more information about Salem Academy, call 336-721-2600 or visit www.salemacademy.com.
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Planning Board to consider rezoning, ordinance amendments
The Richmond County Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment will discuss several issues at its next meeting, April 9, but won’t be reviewing applications for conditional use permits as none have been filed. The first issue is a proposed rezoning of 389 acres located on Highway 177 north, in an effort to enhance the stock of available properties for industrial development. Basic requirements include acreage, highway access, rail access and p...
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FirstHealth to offer journaling group for cancer patients, survivors
After World War II, concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote a book about his experiences in Auschwitz that has since sold more than 10 million copies and been translated into 24 languages. A survey conducted by the Book of the Month Club and the Library of Congress said it belongs on a list of the “10 most influential books in the United States.” In his book, Frankl described how even during the horrors of concentration camp life he...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal The FDNY NYPD truck practices at the track on Friday.
‘The Rock’ makes final race preparations
With the big race at The Rock only a week away, logo painting, grass cutting and final preparations at the track will take place next week. “We’re doing a lot to get ready,” said David King, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Rockingham Speedway. King said they are in the process of completing installation of advertising billboards. On Tuesday, the grass will be mowed for the final time before the race and on Wednesday, the logos w...
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Move is on to legalize sweepstakes in NC
Two North Carolina legislators have filed a bill that could give hope to Internet sweepstakes businesses. State Representatives Michael Wray, for the 27th District, and Jeff Collins, for the 25th District, filed a bill on Wednesday that, if passed, would legalize, tax and regulate Internet sweepstakes. The current bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Job Development on Thursday. House Bill 547, called Tax and Regulate Video ...
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Dawn Kurry | Daily Journal The Golden Egg has been found by these Rockingham kids. A second chance drawing for $100 will be held.
The hunt for the Golden Egg is over
The Richmond County Daily Journal’s elusive and coveted Golden Egg has been found! The treasure hunters, a group of seven teenagers and one 7-month-old baby, were led by repeat-winner Tonya Brown of Rockingham, who has found hidden golden treasure three other times. The Golden Egg was actually uncovered by Hunter Lawrence, 16, at the old Sandman Motel on U.S. Highway 1. “I’m just happy I found it,” said Lawrence, who said it was hidden am...
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Pictured from left to right are: June Nygarrd (DAR District VII Director), Tayler Brown (DAR Good Citizen Winner) and Mary Bowles (DAR Regent of local chapter).
DAR recognizes Good Citizen
Tayler Brown, daughter of Jarred and Tami Brown of Hamlet, was recently honored as the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen by the General Henry William Chapter. She is the granddaughter of Lynda Mitchell Davenport and the late David Davenport of Rockingham, and Ervin Brown and the late Shirley Brown of Bolton. Brown was chosen by the Richmond Senior High School faculty for the dependability, service, leadership and pat...
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County board to discuss new 10-year solid waste contract
The Richmond County Board of Commissioners will discuss approval of a 10-year solid waste disposal and recycling agreement, when it meets Monday. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on April 8, on the second floor of the County Administration building in the Commissioners’ Chambers, at 221 S. Hancock St. in Rockingham. During the March 4 regular meeting of the board, the commissioners awarded the bid for solid waste disposal and recycling se...
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Council to hear annual Housing Authority report
Activities of the Rockingham Housing Authority and its board of directors will be reviewed next week by the Rockingham City Council. Housing Authority Executive Director Chereka Belton-Odom will present the Rockingham Housing Authority 2012 Annual Report to the City Council when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, in the council chambers at City Hall, at 514 Rockingham Road, Rockingham. A request to rezone land in Rockingham from business to a...
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Geoff Bodine
NASCAR legend Bodine to greet riders at speedway
Motorcycle riders will get a chance to meet NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine while benefiting at-risk children and families on Saturday, April 6. According to April Putzulu, Communications Director, Eckerd’s first “Second Chance Motorcycle Run” will be North Carolina’s largest statewide charity motorcycle ride. Riders from four different locations; Concord, Greensboro, Lumberton and Waynesville will ride to the Rockingham Speedway where they will...
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Rep. Ken Goodman
House bill to regulate NC religion dead in first week
A bill introduced by state lawmakers this week to create a religion for North Carolina is already dead, said State Representative Ken Goodman of Rockingham. The bill, filed Monday by two GOP lawmakers from Rowan County and backed by nine other Republicans, said each state “is sovereign” and courts cannot block a state “from making laws respecting an establishment of religion.” The proposed legislation was filed in response to a lawsuit to s...
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Contributed photo RCC Board of Trustees Chair Joyce McDowell (left) and RCC President Dale McInnis (right) presented RCC SGA President Rob McCullough with the 2013 Dr. Sam D. Morgan Leadership Award at the April meeting of the Board of Trustees.
RCC working on campus updates and expansion
In response to the rapid growth of its student body, Richmond Community College is working with both Richmond and Scotland counties to update and expand its facilities. At its April meeting, the RCC Board of Trustees approved the college’s 2013-14 budget request to Richmond and Scotland counties and for this first time it includes mobile units to house faculty. “We have done everything that we can do to optimize our current space for stud...
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Photo contributed by Bill Dennis A wreck at the intersection of Airport Road and Battley Dairy Road caused two women to be airlifted to the hospital at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Accident sends two to hospital
A collision on Battley Dairy Road and Airport Road, on Sunday at 12:50 p.m., sent two people to the hospital and caused an estimated total of $9,000 in vehicle damages, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Carolyn Autry, 61, of Hamlet, was driving a 2001 Honda down Airport Road, when Diane Leviner, 71, of Rockingham, who was driving a 1998 Volvo down Battley Dairy Road, failed to yield the right of way to Autry, according t...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal From left to right: Deputy Cory Jones, Detective Robert Heaton, Detective Kevin Tuttle, Sheriff James Clemmons Jr., Detective P.T. Dawkins and Lieutenant Philip Bledsoe.
Law enforcement officers awarded with certificates
Five lawmen with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were recently awarded with certificates of achievement. On Thursday at the county courthouse, Richmond County Sheriff James Clemmons Jr. congratulated the men on earning the certificates and said he is very proud of them. “It’s a proud moment to see these officers reach such a high level,” Clemmons said. Deputy Cory Jones, Detective Robert Heaton, Detective P.T. Dawkins and Lieutenan...
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Contributed photo Richmond County American Legion Post 147 veterans make a visit to Raleigh to discuss several key issues. Pictured are, from left to right, Past state commander of American Legion Jeff Joyner, State Senator Gene McLaurin, Representative Ken Goodman, current Post Commander Robert Steele and American Legion member Carlton Hawkins.
Veterans discuss military certification and licenses with lawmakers
Richmond County veterans are making sure lawmakers address certain key issues during the current legislative session. One bill, House Bill 322, would allow the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to waive the skills test portion of the application for a commercial drivers licence for veterans and members of the military who meet certain qualifications. “This is almost a no-brainer,” said Jeff Joyner, Richmond County veteran and pa...
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End of death penalty in NC weighed
Richmond County pastors are conflicted over the possibility of doing away with the death penalty in North Carolina. A majority of people in North Carolina support ending the death penalty in the state, according to a poll released recently. Of the 600 people polled, 68 percent said they would rather the state replace capital punishment with a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, a recent poll on the Daily J...
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Contributed photo Donate Life NC license plates will soon be in production.
April declared Organ Donation Awareness Month
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April as Organ Donation Awareness Month in North Carolina and is encouraging all citizens to learn about and consider the many organ donation needs throughout the state. “According to Carolina Donor Services (CDS), more than 3,546 North Carolinians are waiting for organ transplants and an average of 18 people die each day due to the severe shortage of donated organs,” McCrory said. He said that during A...
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Contributed photo Representative Garland Pierce, for the 48th District, met with members of the American Legion Post 147, Commander Robert Steele, Past Department Commander Jeff Joyner, and Carlton Hawkins on Veterans Day at the General Assembly. They discussed some of their concerns and explored other issues. Their day was full of exploring, inquiring, and bearing witness to the work that takes place within the walls of the legislature. Rep. Pierce is also a military veteran, 82nd Airborne.
American Legion voices concerns to Garland Pierce
Contributed photo State Representative Garland Pierce, for the 48th District, met with members of the American Legion Post 147, Commander Robert Steele, Past Department Commander Jeff Joyner, and Carlton Hawkins on Veterans Day at the General Assembly. They discussed some of their concerns and explored other issues. Their day was full of exploring, inquiring, and bearing witness to the work that takes place within the walls of the legislatu...
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