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Contributed photo After the first death by West Nile Virus in North Carolina, officials are urging people to take care of standing water and prevent exposure to mosquitoes.
Experts urge residents to take measures against mosquitoes
It’s time once again to step up the battle against mosquitoes. There are many things to enjoy in the spring, but mosquitoes are not one of them and especially not this year. Experts across the region are predicting an especially fierce mosquito season again this year due to the warm winter we experienced, and in many areas the infestations have already started. According to the North Carolina Mosquito and Vector Control Association, mosqu...
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Contributed photo The Friends of the Hamlet Library made it possible for this mother to win a Mother's Day basket from their fundraiser raffle. From left to right, Carmella Johnson, River Meacham, Pam Meacham, Natalie Meacham, and Sara Meacham.
Friends of Hamlet Library hold raffle
Friends of the Hamlet Public Library recently held their spring fund raiser. They raffled off a Mother’s Day basket filled with items donated by the Friends of the Library, Walmart, Belk, and Café Main Street. The raffle was held on May 9, 2013. The winner was 10-year-old River Meacham from First Presbyterian Day School in Hamlet. The Friends of the Hamlet Public Library sponsors fundraisers and a book sale throughout the year to help benef...
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Expert shares tips to take control of work day
How would you like to learn how to seize control of your workday, instead of allowing work stress to beat you down? John Formica’s seminar, “Secrets to Taking Control of Your Workday. Reduce Stress, Be More Productive and Make Your Day a Little More Magical,” may be just what you’re looking for. Formica, an “Ex-Disney Guy” known in many circles as “America’s Customer Experience Coach,” will be returning to the Richmond Community College c...
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Cancer Survivors Day scheduled for June 2
PINEHURST — Organizers of 2013 National Cancer Survivors Day events hope that each survivor, relative, friend or cancer care provider who participates in the day’s activities will leave feeling like a “star” after the day of celebration. The focus will be on them and on their role in cancer survivorship. Those attending the June 2 event hosted by the cancer care staff at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital will have the opportunity to put t...
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FSA urges Richmond County producers enroll in DCP/ACRE
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia encouraged Richmond County farmers and producers to enroll for the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) before the deadline. “We understand that Richmond County producers have gotten busy, but they can’t forget to visit their county office and sign up for DCP or ACRE,” said Garcia. “Just as farmers plan their spr...
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Contributed photo DiVine VII Praise Band of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church members pictured from left to right (front row): Montrelle Covington, William "Billy" Ingram, Carol "Yvonne" Capel, Terrel Everette. From left to right (back row): ValJean Hargrove, Tyrone Jones & Tionda Jones
Praise band goes to competition
A local praise band is competing in a gospel music competition for best gospel talent on the East Coast. DiVine VII, a praise band made up of seven members from Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Rockingham, is one of many bands selected by L.J. Brown Enterprises to take the stage in this regional competition at Hill Song Church in Chapel Hill on Saturday, May 25, at 5 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission tickets in advance for adults...
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Contributed photo Cloverbud Ava Berry canoes during last year's 4-H Summer Fun & Adventures.
4-H Summer Fun & Adventures registration open
Next month, kids will get to do all the fun outdoor adventures you may recall doing when you were growing up, like canoeing. Registration is now under way for 4-H Summer Fun & Adventures, which consists of a series of educational activities designed to make the most of summer vacation by encouraging youth to learn with productive activities that are fun. Activities will be held from June 17 to Aug. 7. 4-H Summer Fun & Adventures is open t...
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Contributed photo Bill Kempffer (left) of Deep River Sporting Clays & Shooting School presents Rick Mitchell (far right) of the North Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation with a donation of $1,180. This money was donated by both organizations to encourage the participation in the shooting sports by NC youth.
Proceeds from Southern Side by Side Weekend benefit charity
Annually celebrating vintage American gunmakers, 2013 marked the 10th Challenge Cup between the L.C. Smith Gun Collectors Association and the Parker Gun Collectors Association during the Southern Side by Side weekend, April 26-28. Proceeds from this event benefit a different charity each year. Bill Kempffer of Deep River Sporting Clays & Shooting School presented Rick Mitchell of the North Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation with a donation ...
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Law enforcement ceremony today
This morning, members of the community will gather on the Richmond County Courthouse steps to recognize National Law Enforcement Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. At 11 a.m. Richmond County Sheriff James E. Clemmons Jr. will begin the ceremony by opening the program. The guest speaker of the event will be Rockingham Police Chief Billy Kelly. The event will last about an hour, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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Contributed photos Two Chesterfield County residents were pinned as registered nurses May 9 at a ceremony at the Cole Auditorium on Richmond Community College's campus in Hamlet, N.C. Newly pinned nurses from Chesterfield County are Latoya Johnson (left) of Pageland and Linda Bouie of Cheraw.
Nursing students earn pins
After two years of study, 29 graduates of the Lillian Duer James School of Nursing at Richmond Community College celebrated completion of their Associates Degree Nursing (ADN) program at a pinning ceremony Thursday night, May 9, at the Cole Auditorium in Hamlet, N.C. Ernest Grant, Outreach Coordinator for the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center and Professor at UNC School of Nursing, challenged the newly pinned nurses to be agents of change. ...
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Contributed photo Apostle Reginald White and Pastor Emma White of Greater Gospel Lighthouse church in Rockingham.
Prophets to gather for conference
The Prophetic Believers Conference will be held May 19-24, 2013, at Greater Gospel Lighthouse, 552 Greenlake Road, Rockingham. Over the course of next week, attendees will get to hear from eight different prophets, bishops, evangelists and a psalmist. Greater Gospel Lighthouse’s Apostle Reginald White will lead the Commencement on May 19 with the Solemn Assembly. The week begins May 19 at 11 a.m. with Bishop Kenneth Crumb, followed by P...
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Contributed photo Allison Sweatt, program director of Richmond County Animal Advocates, says the organization's goal is to keep animals out of the shelter.
Who let the dogs out? Mutt Strutt abounds this Sunday
Richmond County Animal Advocates is gearing up for its inaugural pet walk, the “Mutt Strutt,” this Sunday, May 19, at Hinson Lake in Rockingham. The pet walk is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. (rain date is June 2). The donation for the walk will be $10, which will be used to aid the organization as it continues to help Richmond County animals. This year’s event has been sponsored in part by the Dieffenbach GM Superstore in Rockingham. Since i...
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Pastor McQuage honored for decades of service
A “Night of Honor” at King’s Gate Church on Friday will highlight the 41 years of service from Pastor Frank McQuage. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at King’s Gate Church, located on the hill behind Griffin Toyota on Highway 74 in Hamlet. Rev. Frank McQuage was born May 14, 1928, the first son of Frank McQuage Sr. and Minnie Carpenter McQuage. His parents worked in the Hannah Pickett Mill and raised their sons in East Rockingham. In 1945 h...
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Weapons found at school today
A weapon was found on the campus of Richmond County Transitional School Wednesday morning, school officials disclosed in a brief news release at about 5:20 p.m. “School administrators received information that led to the discovery of a weapon on the school campus this morning,” said Richmond County Schools Superintendent George E. Norris, in a prepared statement. “Once the weapons were discovered, the matter was turned over to the School Res...
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Contributed by N.C. Forest Service Richmond County's Forest Service helicopter dumps water over the 72-acre wildfire that spread between Marston and the Scotland County line Monday evening.
Wildfire contained after burning 72 acres
A wildfire that broke out in the Hoffman area was contained Monday after burning 72 acres and endangering two homes. According to Richmond County Ranger Tim McFayden and Assistant Ranger Matt Gordon, private forest land and a small portion of the Sandhills Game Lands off of Highway U.S. 1 north of Rockingham Speedway between Marston and Hoffman were burned when a debris burn was left unattended. McFayden said a man burned debris a week be...
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Contributed photo RCC President Dr. Dale McInnis (left) confers upon Kevin Lee Ferron an associate of science degree at Richmond Community College's 49th annual commencement exercises on Saturday. Ferron was one of 295 students graduating from the college this year.
Richmond Community College sees record graduation
At its 49th annual commencement exercises, Richmond Community College saw a record number of students receive degrees, certificates and diplomas. In all, 295 students graduated from RCC this year. This number trumps last year’s then-record 279-student graduating class. State Rep. Ken Goodman, of House District 66 in the North Carolina General Assembly, delivered the commencement address and brought a message of optimism to the graduates a...
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Tolls proposed for I-95
RALEIGH — Mitigated tolling is the best way to pay for an estimated $4.5 billion in repairs and new construction to Interstate 95 passing through North Carolina, according to an economic study released Monday. The study is a recommendation to the General Assembly, which will make the final decision. The study calls for a 50 percent discounted toll for North Carolina residents. It’s estimated that tolls for traveling the entire 182 miles o...
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The White Table Ceremony
The Rockingham Civitan Club honored nearly a dozen veterans at its last meeting Thursday. Dan Allen, John Daniel, Charles Harrell, Dennis Holloway, Tommy Infinger, J.C. Lamm, Norman Nixon, Carl Shy and Charlie Tyler were honored by Civitan with a special program, presented by Vietnam veteran Richard Martin. Martin explained the little known tradition of “the white table,”which originated during the Vietnam war as a symbol for and remembra...
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Bible found Sunday on Highway U.S. 1
A well-used Bible was found on Highway U.S. 1 south near Hammer Mill Road on Sunday, and Donnie DeBerry who found it hopes he can reach the owner. “It is a large print Bible and a King James version with some writing in it but no name on it,” said DeBerry. “I saw it on the shoulder and I picked it up. I imagine someone set it on top of their car when they were leaving church and forgot. It’s still good and has writing in it and it’s highlig...
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