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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office - complaints for April 18, 2013
Recent incident reports from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office include: • Assist EMS/welfare check was reported on April 9 at a residence on Aleo 3rd Street. • Trespassing was reported on April 10 at a residence on 2nd Street in Ellerbe. • Lost/stolen property was reported on April 10 at a location in Hoffman. • Damage to property was reported on April 11 at a residence on Deanna Lane. • Damage to property was reported on April 1...
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Contributed photo Director’s Circle member Richard Conder of Rockingham met with performers prior to the Dewitt Series show “Masters of Motown” on April 11, during the special meet and greet social at Cole Auditorium in Hamlet. The show covered music from Motown greats, such as The Temptations, The Supremes and Smokey Robinson. The show was part of the DeWitt Performing Arts Series at Richmond Community College. The next show of the series will be Sandi Patty on Thursday, May 2, and a limited number of tickets remain. Members of the Director’s Circle get to meet the performers for most of the DeWitt Series performances and enjoy private pre-show drinks among other special perks. For more details about show tickets, the Director’s Circle or season tickets for next season, contact the Box Office at 910-410-1691.
Conder meets with Motown performers
Contributed photo Director’s Circle member Richard Conder of Rockingham met with performers prior to the Dewitt Series show “Masters of Motown” on April 11, during the special meet and greet social at Cole Auditorium in Hamlet. The show covered music from Motown greats, such as The Temptations, The Supremes and Smokey Robinson. The show was part of the DeWitt Performing Arts Series at Richmond Community College. The next show of the series ...
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Hamlet Police Department arrests and complaints for April 18, 2013
The Hamlet Police Department recently made the following arrests: • Michael Ray Chavis, 41, of 414 Champlain Ave., Hamlet, was arrested for failure to appear- driving while license revoked. He was placed under a $2,500 secured bond. • Joseph DeBerry, 45, 411 Charlotte St., Hamlet, was arrested for drug violations and disorderly conduct. He was placed under a $500 secured bond. • Jammal Joseph Cox, 24, 212 Edwards St., Hamlet, was arrest...
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Contributed photo Curtis Ingram (left) received the title of Mason of the Year. He is pictured with Tuskegee Airman Jimmy Jones, also Master Mason who received an award for 50 years of service.
Ingram awarded Mason of the Year
Curtis Ingram of Hamlet has been named Mason of the Year by Poplar Hill Lodge 331 for his leadership in the community. Formerly of Rockingham, Ingram grew up in the Philadelphia community. He is 45, and is retired from the NC Department of Correction. On Friday, Ingram also received a plaque for outstanding service to the community. He was instrumental in the organization of the lodge’s fundraiser golf tournament, which raised $4,000. The...
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Rep. Garland Pierce
Representative Pierce coming to Rockingham
State Representative Garland Pierce, for the 48th District, will be visiting Rockingham on Friday, April 19, at noon in the former courthouse. Pierce, who will be in courtroom B, will be speaking about legislative issues, current laws and the state budget. A free brown bag lunch will be served. For more information, contact Rep. Pierce at 919-733-5803 or garlandp@ncleg.net.
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Contributed photo Perdue associates made plans to clean the area by the Perdue Plant in Rockingham for their company-wide Perdue Stream Clean project, an annual trash collections effort made by associates and their families.
Perdue associates collect over 1,000 pounds of trash
Last Saturday, Perdue associates gathered to help beautify their local community by participating in Project Clean Stream, a company-wide effort to help protect the environment in the communities where associates live and work, for the third year in a row. Volunteers kicked off the event cleaning up the roadside in front of the Perdue Processing facility on Long Street in Rockingham, then moved to clean up both at Blewitt Falls and Hitchcoc...
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Contributed photo This wood carving looks like it might enter the Longest Beard Contest, coming up at Norman Fest.
Put down the clippers to get into the chopper
Although Norman Fest isn’t until Oct. 12, you may want to put down the clippers and let your beard grow out starting now, for a chance to win a free helicopter ride. According to Norman Mayor Kenneth Broadway, Norman Fest will hold a Longest Beard Contest, in memory of Mike Collins, whose life was taken during an armed robbery at his store, the Norman General Store, last year. “Mike had shoulder-length hair and a beard down to his chest,”...
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Hamlet gets a makeover
The City of Hamlet got a new look on Saturday thanks to CSX and City Year. About 90 volunteers helped build picnic tables, benches and garden boxes for the city. The volunteers also painted murals, including a mural at the local ball park, painted the caboose located at the entrance of the park and landscaped the area around the Hamlet City Lake. Hamlet City Manager Marchell Adams-David said that the event “… went very well.” She said C...
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McCrory
McCrory: No plans to close UNCP
Anyone worried that The University of North Carolina at Pembroke might be on the state’s hit list for closing can now breathe easier. Gov. Pat McCrory, speaking in Pembroke last week at a UNC Board of Governors meeting, said state legislators are no longer planning to consolidate UNC campuses in an effort to save money. The governor addressed the university system’s Board of Governors on the first day of its monthly meeting, which was being...
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Contributed photo Marie's Boutique is now open in Rockingham.
A family-owned boutique and salon comes to Rockingham
A new business called Marie’s Boutique and Diva Dee’s Beauty Salon is located at 11032 -A E. Washington St., Rockingham. The founders of Marie’s Boutique, LLC are Evelyn Ferguson and Jamey Patterson. Evelyn Ferguson is a licensed practical nurse of over 19 years. Patterson is a registered nurse of five years. Doris Copeland is a licensed cosmetologist. Ferguson is the mother of Patterson and Copeland, who managed the boutique and salon. “...
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Contributed photo JC Penney Associates completed their employee workplace campaign raising more than $2,000. Hilda Spivey, JC Penney-United Way Campaign Coordinator presented a check for the 2012-2013 United Way of Richmond County employee campaign to Michelle Parrish, Executive Director of the United Way of Richmond County. JC Penney Associates had a 100 percent for the second year in a row. Pictured are: Hilda Spivey, JCP Campaign Coordinator; Terry Greene, JCP Store Manager; Michelle Parrish, United Way of Richmond County; Linda Morman, Makayla Campbell, Glenda Buie, Taylor Gathings, Brittaney Glidwell and Jessie Armenta.
JC Penney completes workplace campaign
Contributed photo JC Penney Associates completed their employee workplace campaign raising more than $2,000. Hilda Spivey, JC Penney-United Way Campaign Coordinator presented a check for the 2012-2013 United Way of Richmond County employee campaign to Michelle Parrish, Executive Director of the United Way of Richmond County. JC Penney Associates had a 100 percent for the second year in a row. Pictured are: Hilda Spivey, JCP Campaign Coordin...
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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office - arrests for April 17, 2013
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office recently made the following arrests: • Melissa Kaye Field, 24, of Spivey Street, Rockingham was arrested and charged with larceny by employee. According to the arrest report, Field was arrested at a business on Biltmore Drive in Rockingham where she was an employee and took funds she was entrusted with. Field was placed in Richmond County Jail under a $5,000 secure bond. • Jennifer Lee Deese, 36, of Be...
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Contributed photos Washington Street Schools third graders making all A’s for the fourth six weeks include from left; Cody Eason, Wil Mabe, Jude Howard, Cassidy Weatherly, Kimberly Goodwin, and Eisley Wheeler.
Washington Street School recently released its honor roll for the 4th six weeks
A Honor Roll Third Grade: Cody Eason, Kimberly Goodwin, Jude Howard, Wil Mabe, Cassidy Weatherly, Eisley Wheeler. Fourth Grade: Carson Beck, Kaitlyn Covaleski, Macy Faw, Sevin Gunter, Elena Hall, Savanna Harrelson, Kaleb Juarez, Kaicie Medina, Emma Parker, Jonathan Rich, Fidelity Smith, Madison Terrell, Alexis Thompson, Gracelyn Weatherford, Alisha Wilson, Alex Yates. Fifth Grade: Austin Hart, Lee Hayden, Noah Jordan, Ragan Liles, Hailey Mi...
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Laura Edington | Daily Journal Skydivers from the Paraclete XP Sky Venture Skydivers with U.S. and POWMIA flags wowed the crowd as they landed in the grass around Turn 1.
The Rock is on a roll
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at The Rock Presented by Cheerwine on Sunday came with beautiful weather, cheering crowds and an exciting race. The day started at 8 a.m. when the NCWTS Garage and registration opened and ended when the race was over at around 4:30 p.m. Die-hard race fans were happy to be at Rockingham Speedway for another thundering competition on the blacktop. Keith Hardee, of...
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Corey McPhaul
Sheriff’s Office arrests detention officer
A Richmond County detention officer is behind bars after being arrested for providing crack cocaine to inmates, according to sheriff reports. Corey McPhaul, 36, of Hamlet, was arrested on Sunday by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office after a sting operation caught McPhaul in the act, according to the Sheriff’s Office. According to sheriff reports, an inmate at the Richmond County Jail told a detective that McPhaul was bringing drugs into...
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Sites and sounds from The Rock
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at The Rock Presented by Cheerwine provided race fans with an enthusiastic experience on Sunday. Photos by Laura Edington | Daily Journal
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The walkway beneath the giant letters spelling "Rockingham Speedway" is packed.
NASCAR, round two
Richmond County welcomed NASCAR fans back to the Rockingham Speedway for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Crowds cheered in the stands, pit crews hustled in pit row to get their jobs done, NASCAR and SPEED TV media group representatives milled around and officials and VIP watched the race from behind windows. Photos by Dawn M. Kurry | Daily Journal
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Contributed photo On Tuesday, Leadership Richmond participants made a visit to Big Pine Retreat for their Confidence Building session. Pictured: Carmen Villaronga, BB & T; Crystal Shepard, CommunityOne Bank; Ashley Huneycutt, FirstHealth Fitness Center; Chance Steen, Hamlet Fire and Rescue; Amery Griffin, Hamlet Police Dept.; Justin Pruitt, Hamlet Fire and Rescue; David Gallops, Rockingham Police Dept.; Julie Bryant, RC Partnership for Children; Deborah Griffin, Mega Force; Don Belcher, Sandhills Regional Medical Center; Kelly Gillis, Coldwell Bankers; Anne Hildreth, FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital; Jake Lewis, Maness Tire; Suzette Lillard, Bayada Home Health; and Cheyenne Revels, Rockingham Police Dept. Not pictured: Cynthia Bradley, American Red Cross; Laura Grier, RC Cooperative Extention; Harry Andrews, FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital; Dustin Johnson, Rockingham Police Dept.; and Amber Covington. If you would like more information on Leadership Richmond contact the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce at 895-9058 or Big Pine Retreat 582-4766 for Confidence Building Sessions.
Leadership Richmond visits Retreat
Contributed photo On Tuesday, Leadership Richmond participants made a visit to Big Pine Retreat for their Confidence Building session. Pictured: Carmen Villaronga, BB & T; Crystal Shepard, CommunityOne Bank; Ashley Huneycutt, FirstHealth Fitness Center; Chance Steen, Hamlet Fire and Rescue; Amery Griffin, Hamlet Police Dept.; Justin Pruitt, Hamlet Fire and Rescue; David Gallops, Rockingham Police Dept.; Julie Bryant, RC Partnership for Chil...
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There was plenty of racing action at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, a prelude to Sunday's big race. | Staff photos by John Charles Robbins
Rock Steady
Race Day is finally here. Rockingham Speedway today showcases the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at The Rock presented by Cheerwine. The race begins at 2 p.m. Tickets and suite packages are available at the speedway box office. Remaining seats begin at $25. There was plenty of racing on Saturday at The Rock, mixed among practice sessions of the NASCAR trucks. Australian Brodie Kostecki won the 75-lap UA...
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