WADESBORO —The Anson County Sheriff’s Office has charged and arrested three individuals following the murder of 19-year-old Tony Ahmad Gainey on Airport Road.

After a lengthy investigation into embezzlement by a former employee of Perdue, Elaine Vastine of Monroe, was arrested and charged by the Rockingham Police Department with 37 counts of Uttering Forged Instrument, 37 counts of Forgery of an Instrument and 37 counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense. She was given a $75,000 bond.

Seems when we hear someone sing or tell a story it means more if these people have actually experienced the events. In other words, it comes from the heart. Such was the case of the Dixon brothers who wrote and sang songs of actual events that happened right here in Richmond Co. or around the southeastern section of our great country.

ELLERBE — Charred human remains were recovered from a burning vehicle in Ellerbe Monday morning.

EAST ROCKINGHAM — A car caught on fire for an unknown reason while it was driving on Airport Road Thursday afternoon shortly after 5:30 p.m.

ELLERBE — On Saturday, 18 March 2023 Post 73 celebrated with a program for Veterans and their families, active military, and the community with a short program, dinner, and lots of door prizes, crafts, and B-I-N-G-O!

ROCKINGHAM — Community members gathered outside of Our Daily Bread Christian Food Ministry Thursday to celebrate new renovations at the facility and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the service of Roger Staley.

HAMLET — Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has recently awarded a $18,640 grant to the Hamlet Police Department to purchase 10 Lifepak CR2 automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The new equipment will allow our first responders to be better prepared in emergency situations and protect the citizens of Hamlet.