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Miranda Renee Griffin,
Miranda Renee Griffin, 52, of Carthage, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End,. Walk-through viewing is Friday, Aug. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at McLeod Funeral Home. 310 Courtland Drive Sanford. Viewing is Saturday, Aug. 31, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at McLeod Funeral Home. Funeral service is Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 2 p.m., also at McLeod Funeral Home.
Freeform’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ 2024: The Complete Schedule
Freeform‘s 2024 lineup for its annual 31 Nights of Halloween programming slate is delivering plenty of thrills and chills just in time for spooky season. Kicking off on Tuesday, October 1, the month-long programming block will feature plenty of favorites and classics including Casper, Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Edward Scissorhands. There are a few fun double-features to look forward to as well with Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, which will make its television debut, as well as Monsters Inc. and Monsters University, among others.
Sanford man charged in fatal shooting on Blackberry Lane
A Sanford man was arrested in the fatal shooting death of another man at a residence off Poplar Springs Church Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received a call at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday about an unresponsive person at a home at 78 Blackberry Lane, about a mile north of Poplar Springs Church and Pumping Station roads, a release said.
Comedy series at BPAC, Pinehurst, starts Sept. 6
PINEHURST — The Bradshaw Performing Arts Center at Sandhills Community College has announced the 2024-25 Comedy Series featuring a stellar selection of nationally touring comedians. All shows are at 7 p.m. in BPAC’s Owens Auditorium at 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or...
POLICE BEAT: AUG. 29
SANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENTFred Thomas Ware, 58, of the 600 block of East Forest Oaks Drive, Sanford, was cited at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of North Horner Boulevard on a misdemeanor charge of possessing drug paraphernalia. Joseph Paschal Harris, 59, of the 1100 block of Hawkins Avenue, Sanford,...
Woman accused of using someone else's financial card
An Asheboro woman has been arrested and accused of using someone else’s financial card, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office said. A resident of Mamie Mae Road, Franklinville, reported on May 29 that money had been stolen and provided deputies with evidence from the bank, the sheriff’s office said.
Megasites create workforce challenge
Sept. 9, 2022, dawned sunny and bright across North Carolina, fitting for an announcement transforming the area around Siler City in western Chatham County, about halfway between Greensboro and Raleigh. Gov. Roy Cooper and Gregg Lowe, CEO of Durham-based semiconductor company Wolfspeed, itself homegrown from 1980s research at N.C. State, confirmed from the Executive Mansion lawn in Raleigh that the company would build a $5 billion factory for making silicon carbide wafers at a site just outside town. <\p> The Chatham Advanced Manufacturing Megasite had been developed by a pair of Greensboro investors and had received a significant boost in the state budget to get ready for a major manufacturer. Wolfspeed had considered sites in Virginia and New York — which offered at least $1.3 billion in incentives — but was induced to keep it close to home. <\p>
Run to Victory is Sept. 14 at camp in Randleman
RANDLEMAN — Victory Junction will host its 19th annual Run to Victory 5K and Fun Run event on Saturday, Sept. 14. The race will begin and end at Victory Junction, where participants can walk, run or roll to the finish line. There is also an option to take part in the 5k virtually.
RCC will get electric-vehicle charging stations
North Carolina has received a federal grant to install electric vehicle charging stations at 10 community colleges, including the Asheboro campus of Randolph Community College. The N.C. Department of Transportation received the $1 million U.S. Department of Transporation grant award this week under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Want Cheaper College? Pay Interest While in School
A typical four-year degree can cost $115,000 or more, according to a 2023 College Board report. Borrowing money to pay for college adds to the total cost, due to interest. Federal student loan interest rates range from 6.53% for undergraduate borrowers to 9.08% for parents. Private student loans have an even greater range, and the rate you get generally depends on your credit.
William "WC" Clayton Dorsett
William “WC” Clayton Dorsett, 79, of Sanford, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. The family will be conducting a memorial service on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. at New Hope AME Zion Church, 541 S Plank Rd, Sanford, NC. “As a courtesy it is being announced by Knotts Funeral Home”
Varsity Football wins opener on the road
The Montgomery Central High School varsity football team opened their season with a win on the road as they took down the Jaguars of Carrboro at Carrboro High School August 23. In their 34-6 win, the Timberwolves showed that they could create points on offense and defense to pull away, even when they had two key linemen watching from the sideline with injuries.
Peter Lamb and the Wolves – Sept. 15
Jazz enthusiasts and community supporters, mark your calendars for a night of nostalgia and philanthropy. Vision 4 Moore is hosting the second event of the 2024 Cooper Ford Concert Series, featuring the acclaimed ensemble Peter Lamb and the Wolves. This event promises an enchanting evening reminiscent of the golden age of jazz, set in the historic Pinehurst Fair Barn on September 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Obituary for Dewey Ronald Caldwell
Dewey Ronald Caldwell, 87, passed away peacefully at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst on Friday, August 23, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born on June 20, 1937 to his parents Lillie and Len Caldwell in Buffalo, SC. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Len Caldwell Jr.
Traffic stop results in 15 charges
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced the arrest of one individual following a traffic stop in the Eagle Springs area. On Thursday, detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop for failing to maintain lane control in the 2600 block of Highway 211 in Eagle Springs. During the traffic stop, probable cause was obtained, and a search of the vehicle was conducted, which resulted in the discovery of suspected heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and multiple items of drug paraphernalia, said Fields in a news advisory.
MCHS cross country has begun as they hit the trails
The Montgomery Central High School cross-country team recently had to cancel a match because the trail was not ready for competition at MCHS according to Coach Seth Dunlap. The August 20 meeting at MCHS was scheduled with Jordan Matthews and will be rescheduled at a later date. Coach Dunlap says...
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