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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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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Pictured, from left to right, Rockingham Police Chief Billy Kelly, Eddie Grant, Richard Greene, Shawn Paxton, Marcus Ricks, Glen Harris and Monty Crump.
Rockingham Police Department promotes officers
The Rockingham Police Department promoted five law enforcement officers to various positions on Wednesday. “This is a big day in the Rockingham Police Department,” said Monty Crump, city manager. Family and other members of the department attended a pinning ceremony at City Hall to honor the officers. Rockingham Police Chief Billy Kelly said that between the five officers, “…there is 61 years of law enforcement experience.” Kelly said...
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Art requested for upcoming Richmond Community Theatre show
The Richmond Community Theatre is seeking community artists to create poster and program art for its upcoming theatre production. The play, “The Dining Room” by AR Gurney Jr., is set in a single formal dining room where 18 scenes from different households — during different time periods — overlap and intertwine. Overall the play examines how culture changes through time and generations. The back of the playbook describes the play: “The play...
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Contributed photo Washington Street School recently greeted four meteorologists from the United States Air Force. Meteorologists spoke to the students about how to forecast the weather and showed the students how to use different weather tools. The students had a hands-on lesson on how to launch a weather balloon and how to use anemometers.
Air Force teaches students about meteorology
Contributed photo Washington Street School recently greeted four meteorologists from the United States Air Force. Meteorologists spoke to the students about how to forecast the weather and showed the students how to use different weather tools. The students had a hands-on lesson on how to launch a weather balloon and how to use anemometers.
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Contributed photo Progress Energy employees completed their work place United Way campaign raising $7,057. Presenting check: David McNeill and Teresa Wilson with Progress Energy to Michelle Parrish, United Way of Richmond County. If you would like more information on how your company can participate with the United Way Campaign or make an individual donation, please contact Michelle Parrish at 997-2173 or 206-2909. United Way's mailing address is PO Box 153, Rockingham, NC 28380.
Progress Energy completes compaign
Contributed photo Progress Energy employees completed their work place United Way campaign raising $7,057. Presenting check: David McNeill and Teresa Wilson with Progress Energy to Michelle Parrish, United Way of Richmond County. If you would like more information on how your company can participate with the United Way Campaign or make an individual donation, please contact Parrish at 997-2173 or 206-2909. United Way’s mailing address is PO...
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Contributed photo Michelle Parrish, Executive Director with The United Way of Richmond County present the United Way Partnering Agencies with their first quarterly check for 2013 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. In picture: Debbie Rohleder, Our Daily Bread, Harold Pearson and Patrick Hill, Samaritan Colony; Jacqueline Braddock, Richmond Co. Aging Services; Ann Pruitt, American Red Cross; Bonnilee Rhodes, Cordova School; Jim Warren, Back Pack Pals; Crystal McLendon, New Horizon's Life and Family Services; Capt. Curtis Kratz, Salvation Army; Lee Anne Sago, Richmond Co. Literacy Council; Asa Moran, Sandhills Children Center; Chris Watkins, Boy Scouts of America; Scott Waters, Rockingham Rescue Squad; and Trey Robbins, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. Not pictured is Girl Scouts, Richmond Co. 4 H; and Leak Street Alumni. If you would like more information regarding United Way of Richmond County, please contact Michelle Parrish at 997-2173 or 206-2909.
United Way gives check to partnering agencies
Contributed photo Michelle Parrish, Executive Director with The United Way of Richmond County, presents the United Way Partnering Agencies with their first quarterly check for 2013 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. In picture: Debbie Rohleder, Our Daily Bread, Harold Pearson and Patrick Hill, Samaritan Colony; Jacqueline Braddock, Richmond Co. Aging Services; Ann Pruitt, American Red Cross; Bonnilee Rhodes, Cordova School; Jim Warr...
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Burr
Vietnam Veterans Day proposed
Vietnam Veterans may soon get their own holiday, according to a bill filed with U.S. Senate. U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced a bill encouraging the president to designate March 29 as “Vietnam Veterans Day” honoring the return home of armed service members after serving in Vietnam. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) is a lead co-sponsor of the legislation. “American troops served ...
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