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Parks stars in modern ‘Romeo and Juliet’
People told her she was crazy, but that didn’t stop Elizabeth “Piper” Parks from pursuing an acting degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Recently, Parks, 20, of Rockingham, starred in a Shakespearean adaptation called “Romeo.Juliet,” a modernized version of the traditional “Romeo and Juliet.” “The original text was not changed at all but the play was adapted to be modern,” said Parks. Parks explained that some of the...
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Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers claims process extended
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades. All claims must now be filed by May 1, 2013. USDA urges potential claimants to contact the Claims Administrator for information and mail their claim packages on or before May 1, 2013. The process offers a voluntary alternative to litigation for...
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Contributed by Jimmy McDonald The Hamlet Depot welcomes the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce to relocate to Hamlet
The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be relocating its office. After moving into the historic Rockingham Depot several years ago, chamber officials announced this week that they will be changing venues — this time moving into the Hamlet Historic Depot and Museum, located on Main Street in Hamlet. The Richmond County Tourism Development Authority will remain in the current location and house the visitor center. ...
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Contributed photo State Representative Ken Goodman, for the 66th District, introduced the keynote speaker at the Richmond County Democratic Party County Convention on April 20.
New County Executive Board members elected
Local Democrats joined together on Saturday, April 20, for the Richmond County Democratic Party County Convention and to welcome their keynote speaker, State Superintendent June Atkinson at the old courthouse in downtown Rockingham. Registration began at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments served by the local chapter of Richmond Democratic Women. Ken Goodman, current State Representative for the 66th District and former chair of the Richmond County...
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Contributed photo The Prince leans over a sleeping Snow White, surrounded by an entourage of colorful dwarfs.
Students debut talent in community dinner theater
“Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.” — Anonymous. It was that theme that spurred a premier event for students and faculty at East Rockingham Elementary School. On April 18, 420 adults and children gathered in the school’s gymnasium to attend a magic dinner theater of the classic fairy tale, “Snow White.” Under the direction of Alison Parsons, elementary students auditioned, rehearsed and ...
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The Tams
Solid talent lined up for Plaza Jam season
Rockingham will be rockin’ this summer. The city has scheduled another season of great musical entertainment with the line-up for the 2013 Thursday Plaza Jam. The popular outdoor concerts are free and staged on the hillside right next to Rockingham City Hall, at 514 Rockingham Road, the first Thursday of each month from May through October. The fun and entertainment continue from about 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This July’s concert will be on Wedn...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Detective Arlando Robinson said the best way to avoid being arrested is to, "pay your child support."
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office - arrest warrants for child support
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has provided information and photographs on the following people who have active warrants for arrest for non-payment of child support. The addresses included are the last known street addresses: • Jeffrey Bernard Travers Jr., 24, of 136 A Street, Rockingham owes $500. • Jason Adriael Wall, 31, of 211 S. Brookwood, Rockingham owes $766.74. • Christopher Lee Perdew, 31, of 107 Edwin St., Rockingham owe...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Tim Nevinger, president of the National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame, Inc., talks about the artifacts that will be in the exhibit.
Railroad museum gets new exhibit
A new railroad exhibit is in the works at the National Railroad Museum and Hall of Fame Inc. in Hamlet, thanks to some local college students. “This (project) is part of an introduction to the public history course,” said Professor David Herr. The students, who attend St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, are working on the project for academic credit. The students work with other museums and projects to gain practical application and exp...
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Divorce workshop coming up
Legal Aid of North Carolina is presenting the Do It Yourself Divorce Workshop Wednesday, May 9 at noon. The workshop will be held at the Richmond County Judicial Center in court room F. The class is only for people who need general information and those interest must call and reserve a space. Residents who are interested in attending must be separated from their spouse for a least one year, have no marital property or assets to divide, an...
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Rep. Garland Pierce
Lawmakers say Raleigh divided as ever
Raleigh is as divided as ever, and not just along partisan lines. That was the message three state lawmakers brought to Laurinburg on Monday as they visited with local business leaders. With Republican majorities in both houses of the General Assembly, a Republican Governor and a conservative Supreme Court, times are tough for North Carolina Democrats, said Rep. Garland Pierce, Rep. Ken Goodman and Senator Gene McLaurin while speaking to th...
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