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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal Charlie Smith shows off one of his custom corn hole boards in his new store, Smith Vinyl Signs in Rockingham on Rockingham Road.
New store features vinyl signs and decals
Whether you need themed corn hole boards, birthday banners or car decals, Charlie Smith at Smith’s Vinyl Signs can do it all. “Here at Smith’s Vinyl Signs we specialize in many vinyl needs,” said Smith. “We make signs, banners, magnets, window lettering, decals and also offer neon signs and LED lights.” Smith’s Vinyl Signs is located at 1220 Suite A on Rockingham Road in Rockingham. “The best part is that here at Smith’s Vinyl Signs we ...
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Michael Wayne Smith to sing gospel at Sweet Haven Church
Michael Wayne Smith is a Christian singer and songwriter from Oak Ridge, Tenn., and for the last few years has primarily been known in the gospel music industry for his songwriting efforts. Most notably, the song “My Home,” recorded by the group Heirline, was a number one song at many radio stations across the country in 2005 and now has become a standard in many churches today. Smith will be performing at Sweet Haven Church on Sunday, loca...
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U.S. Senator Richard Burr
Burr introduces veteran health care bill
A new bill, filed by U.S. Senator for North Carolina Richard Burr, may give veteran’s some relief on the health care front. Burr introduced the Veterans Integrated Service Network Reorganization Act of 2013. This bill is “designed to streamline the regional administrative offices of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) so that our focus returns to getting care to our veterans. The bill would combine the current 21 VISNs into 12 VISNs to...
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State Rep. Ken Goodman
Goodman and McLaurin file companion bills
Small businesses could be getting a tax credit if a new bill passes in the North Carolina General Assembly. Both North Carolina State Senator Gene McLaurin and State Representative Ken Goodman, of Rockingham, introduced companion bills on Tuesday. Goodman filed legislation in the House, designed to help expand job growth in North Carolina, as did McLaurin. The freshman senator filed a bill called the Small Business New Job Creation Incent...
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File photo Fishermen will show off their fishing skills, like they did in this picture from a 2012 tournament.
Catfish tournament will test fishing skills
With the weather warming up, what better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a catfish tournament. On Saturday, March 16, Scotty’s Bait and Tackle will hold a catfish tournament on Blewett Falls Lake. The tournament will begin at daylight just outside of the no wake buoys at the Anson county boat ramp. Sign up for the tournament will be at 5:30 a.m. at the boat ramp or at Scotty’s Bait and Tackle anytime before the tournament. Th...
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Contributed photo The dirt road that meets up with Marston Road that runs parallel to the railroad tracks along U.S. Highway 1 has been the center of discussion. While some want to see the road paved, others are against it.
To pave or not to pave?
A dirt road runs parallel to the CSX railroad tracks from Marston to Hoffman, and the people of both areas use the road for travel, according to residents. In the Stroman community in Marston, several residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the dirt road — which has large holes that almost always stay filled with rainwater — isn’t being paved by officials. “We have made numerous attempts to have the issue of only one s...
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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal This feathered friend has been stalking downtown Rockingham of late, in search of good places to scratch around. He was last seen by Wells Fargo and the old Kay’s building.
Cock-a-doodle-who?
Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal This feathered friend has been stalking downtown Rockingham of late, in search of good places to scratch around. He was last seen by Wells Fargo and the old Kay’s building.
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Contributed photo Maggie Chambers shows off her award for winning the Essay competition at the North Carolina Junior Beta Club Convention.
Local students competing at National Beta Convention
Two Richmond County middle school students are going to be competing at the National Junior Beta Club Convention in June. Maggi Chambers, of Ellerbe Middle School, and Josh Brewer, of Rockingham Middle School, won their events at the 21st North Carolina Junior Convention. The theme for this year’s event, both state and national, is “The Heart of Beta.” Students compete in events such as woodworking, sketches, watercolors, science, poetry ...
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Contributed photo Jake Michael, Grayson Wilkes, Kelsey Quick, Aiyana Ocompo, Preston Coker, Tyra Strong, Briana Solomon, Megan Spicer, Ashleigh Adamson, Noah Bowers and Rohanen Middle School Art Teacher, Glenda Sherrill show off their first place trophy.
Rohanen wins Division One at the ARTalympics
Students from all four Richmond County middle schools tested their art skills on March 9 at the 20th annual ARTalympics. The event, which took place at Crain’s Creek Middle School in Carthage, N.C., was started as an Olympic type competition for art students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The event is sponsored by Arts Richmond, and schools from all over the Piedmont region participated in the event. Glenda Sherrill, art teach...
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Celebrity stylist comes to Rockingham
On March 16, Carol’s Daughter will hold a hairstyling event, with stylist De Shawn Spears, at Belk on 1305 E. Broad Ave., Rockingham, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will showcase Carol’s Daughter, a complete line of hair, skin and body products that are made with natural ingredients. “I started my company over 18 years ago and it began in my kitchen with my love for fragrance,” said Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter. Price...
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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office - complaints for March 13, 2013
Recent incident reports from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office include: • Damage to property was reported on March 3 at a location on Joyce Circle. • Larceny was reported on March 4 at a residence on Highway 74 East. • Larceny of medication was reported on March 4 at a residence on Morgan Circle. • Breaking and entering and larceny was reported on March 4 at a residence on Wiregrass Road in Hamlet. • Breaking and entering was rep...
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Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal Public Works Director Bryan Land shows county commissioners plans he has to consolidate workshops in an attempt to save money.
Richmond County water treatment plant faces costly upgrades
The Richmond County Water Treatment Plant faces an imminent upgrade that could cost $9 million, according to Public Works Director Bryan Land. Land presented the issue during the Richmond County Board of Commissioners’ planning retreat, held Tuesday at the Richmond County Airport. “We do a good job and end up saving a million dollars here, a million dollars there, and then the state mandates something that costs maybe $3 million,” said La...
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Cycle North Carolina nears record participation for spring ride in Edenton
The 10th annual Cycle North Carolina, CNC, Spring Ride will kick-off Friday, April 5, in Edenton, N.C., with more than 1,000 bicyclists already registered from 26 states and the District of Columbia. The CNC Spring Ride had a record in participation in 2012 with more than 1,000 bicyclists participating in the ninth Annual Spring Ride in Washington, NC. With only seven more registrations to go to surpass that number, the tenth Annual Spring Ri...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Amery Griffin, surrounded by his colleagues, is sworn in as Hamlet Police Chief on Tuesday.
Griffin named police chief in Hamlet
Amery Griffin was sworn in, surrounded by his colleagues, as the Hamlet Police Chief at the Hamlet City Council meeting on Tuesday night. Griffin, who has been with the department since 1986, replaced former Hamlet Police Chief John Haywood in September 2012. Griffin was then named acting chief, after Haywood was fired. “I look forward to a great working relationship with Hamlet,” said Richmond County Sheriff James Clemmons Jr., who was o...
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Amir M. Darwish, M.D.
Darwish, Dixon to Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Two providers at an established Richmond County medical practice have joined the FirstHealth of the Carolinas family of internal medicine and family care providers. Amir M. Darwish, M.D., and Christina Kirkley Dixon, ANP-BC, of Sandhills Internal Medicine Clinic, are now associated with FirstHealth Richmond Medical Group – Internal Medicine & Family Care but remain at their current location at 125 Biltmore Dr., Suite 2, Rockingham. They soo...
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Contributed photo Pictured from left to right: Efesiah Bennett, Arriel Patterson, Jai’Maya Ratliff- 3rd Grade; Long Nguyen, Jordyn Bacote- 4th Grade and Kiersten David- 5th Grade.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School recently named its Honor Roll for the third six weeks
A Honor Roll Efesiah Bennett, Arriel Patterson, Jai’Maya Ratliff, 3rd Grade; Long Nguyen, Jordyn Bacote, 4th Grade; Kiersten David; 5th Grade. B Honor Roll Ahmad Anem, Justin Bostick, Maddison Cade,Piper Hopkins, Kaitlyn Huff, Alston Johnson, Jai’Maya Ratliff, Andres Sanchez, Jihad Terry, Elvira Toledo,Ya’Mya Doctor, Gisela Flores, Janaya Gilbert, Rahmal Hinkle, Lillian Jacobs, Jaheim Jenkins, Patience Kirven, Dominick Leviner, Lopez-To...
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Contributed photo The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center is coming to Rockingham.
Belk Mammography Center will roll into Rockingham
The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center will stop at Belk at 1305 E. Broad Ave., Rockingham, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.. This 39-foot-long screening center will offer free mammogram screenings. Women, age 40 and older with no breast concerns and who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months are eligible and should call 855-655-2662 to schedule an appointment. Stacey McCray, vice pres...
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John Charles Robbins | Daily Journal Police Chief Billy Kelly, from left, prepares to present an Advance Law Enforcement Certificate to Brandon Lugabihl and an Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate to Steve Odom, joined by Mayor Steve Morris. Pictured from left to right are Kelly, Morris, Lugabihl and Odom.
Rockingham police plan foot patrols for 2013
Uniformed police officers will walk the beat in neighborhoods, downtown Rockingham and other business districts this year, if several 2013 goals of the Rockingham Police Department are realized. Having police on foot in those areas is just one of five goals listed by Police Chief Billy Kelly, as part of the 2012 Annual Police Department Report. Kelly delivered the report Tuesday evening to the Rockingham City Council, receiving high prais...
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Contributed photo The JROTC program provided a grand entrance as guests arrived beneath a sword arch.
Richmond County Schools host Business After Hours
On Feb. 28, Richmond Senior High School broke out the white tablecloths and struck up the band to bring a touch of class to the community during February’s Business After Hours. The event was held in partnership with the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce and offered the public a chance to take a closer look at the school system’s Career and Technical Education program. Chamber members and guests were welcomed into the school by way of a s...
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