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School Supply drive honors memory of Gabe Ennis

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By Ana Corral acorral@cmpapers.com
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With Richmond County students preparing to return to class, Gabe’s Rescue Angels and the family of late junior firefighter Gabriel “Gabe” Ennis will host a back-to-school drive Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Rockingham. The event aims to honor Ennis’ memory while helping local families. Attendees can drop off donations or pick up supplies during the event. Cordova Fire Rescue

With Richmond County students preparing to return to class, Gabe’s Rescue Angels and the family of late junior firefighter Gabriel “Gabe” Ennis will host a back-to-school drive Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Rockingham. The event aims to honor Ennis’ memory while helping local families. Attendees can drop off donations or pick up supplies during the event.

Cordova Fire Rescue

ROCKINGHAM — With Richmond County students preparing to return to class, Gabe’s Rescue Angels and the family of late junior firefighter Gabriel “Gabe” Ennis will host a back-to-school drive Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Rockingham. The event aims to honor Ennis’ memory while helping local families. Attendees can drop off donations or pick up supplies during the event.

Organizers are asking for donations of:

• Colored pencils

• Crayons

• Markers

• Highlighters

• Notebooks

• Pencils

• Folders

• Glue sticks

• Bookbags

• Personal hygiene products such as deodorant, socks, toothbrushes and toothpaste

The deadline for donations is Wednesday.

Ennis, 16, was killed in a June 22 shooting at a home on Wallace Road in the Ellerbe community. On July 30, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 17-year-old Richmond Senior High School student had been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with his death. The suspect turned himself in, was processed and taken to an undisclosed juvenile facility, where he is being held without bond. His name has not been released because he is a minor.