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Jessie Michelle Vuncannon and Russell Thomas Langford
Vuncannon, Langford to marry
Jessie Michelle Vuncannon and Russell Thomas Langford, formerly from Rockingham and Fayetteville, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jim Vuncannon of Ellerbe and Pam and Edwin Nichols of Rockingham. She is the granddaughter of Sadie C. Coley and the late J. Howard Coley of Garden City, S.C., and the late C. Bradley and Susan G. Vuncannon and Frances Vuncannon all of Ellerbe. Jessie is a 2005 ...
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Ricky Nantz and Shelby Cochran
Cochran, Nantz to marry
Shelby Leigh Cochran and Richard Linton Nantz of Hamlet announce their engagement and upcoming union. The bride-elect is the daughter of Donna and David Growe of Hamlet, and the granddaughter of the late Doris and Richard Fortson and the late Ruth and Raymond Gaskin. She is currently employed with Richmond County Schools in Hamlet. The groom-elect is the son of Ann and Freddie Nantz of Rockingham, and the grandson of Sarah and the late Bo...
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Social Security Column: Social Security honors all who serve
Every day of the year, Americans across the nation remember friends and family members who have served and sacrificed for their country. Memorial Day is a day when we all come together to honor those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom and the principles we hold dear in this country. May is also National Military Appreciation Month. As we observe Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month, we would like to let members of ...
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Cierra and John Adcock
Locklear, Adcock unite in marriage
Cierra Locklear and John Adcock , both of Rockingham, were united in marriage at Miss Caroline’s Enchanted Chapel in Maggie Valley, on April 5, 2013, with Reverend Jerry L. Parks officiating the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of David and Betsy Locklear of Rockingham, and is currently attending Richmond Community College. She is a Certified Nurse Assistant and works in Rockingham. The groom is the son of Jeff and Eve Adcock. He curre...
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Carolyn and Larry Dick on their wedding day in 1963.
Couple celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Larry Michael and Carolyn Kelly Dick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the fellowship hall of Sweet Haven Church. About 75 family members and friends helped them in celebration. The anniversary dinner was hosted by their daughter, Lisa Dick Carriker and her husband, Jim, along with their son Larry Dick Jr. and wife, Laura. The couple was married on March 9, 1963, at Midway Baptist Church by the Rever...
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Local births for April 27, 2013
Harden son Lauren and Alan Harden of Rockingham, announce the birth of a son, Gabriel Lee Harden, born on April 18, 2013, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital, Rockingham. Edwards daughter Mark Edwards and Katisha Oxendine of Rockingham, announce the birth of a daughter, Keelee Lynn Edwards, born on April 18, 2013, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital, Rockingham. Jenkins daughter April Bullard and Charlie Jenkins of...
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Becky and Danny Bowers
Bowers celebrate 50 years of marriage
Danny and Becky Bowers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 30, 2013. They were given a surprise party at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Diane Bowers. Family and friends were there to help them celebrate the special occasion. Danny presented Becky with a poem he had written about their life together. It began with them meeting at Bowers Restaurant when he was a curb hop and she was a waitress. The coup...
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Social Security Column: Identity theft — it’s no joke
When the first of April comes, you may be on guard to protect yourself from an April Fool’s Day prank. But every day of the year, you should be wary of identity thieves. Identity theft is no joking matter. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Identity thieves have some sly tricks to obtain your personal information. They do it by: • Stealing wallets, purses, and your mail; • Posing by phone or email as someone who ...
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