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George Allen Cockerham
ASHEBORO — George Allen Cockerham, 96, of Asheboro passed away on August 26, 2024 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home. Mr. Cockerham was born in Surry County on October 21, 1927. George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner/operator of George Cockerham Painting. George was a member of Asheboro First Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Gardner Cockerham, and his mother and stepfather, Maude Cockerham Smith and Theodore Smith. George was a gentleman who never complained. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and watching NASCAR and football on TV. He is survived by his sons, Mark Cockerham of Asheboro and Michael Cockerham and wife Rena of Coleridge; and granddaughter, Lauren Cockerham. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Asheboro First Wesleyan Church, 825 Highland Street in Asheboro with the Rev. Mark C. Beane officiating. Interment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Local educators empowered at training event
RAMSEUR — Over 150 early childhood educators from Randolph County gathered at the Harvest House in Ramseur for a day-long professional development training focused on ways to teach children discipline on Saturday, Aug. 24. The workshop, “Press the pause button: Understanding Conscious Discipline,” was led by renowned educator Kim...
Back-to-School event a triumph of unity and support
Recently, Sanford’s Central Carolina Community College Lee Main Campus transformed into a hub of community activity. The day celebrated the Let’s Do It Together Foundation’s 3rd annual Back-To-School event, a collaboration with CCCC, Lee County Schools, El Refugio, and other community partners. Thank you for reading!. Please...
Gloria J. Sectish
Gloria Jean Packwood Sectish, 75, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Born on April 26, 1949, in Salinas, Calif., Gloria lived a life marked by resilience, love and a deep passion for the things and people she held dear.
Wednesday's letters: Trump in Asheboro: There's a big difference between rapturous love of a cult leader and support for a message of freedom and normalcy.
In the Aug. 27 edition of this newspaper there was a letter to the editor extolling the joy at a Trump rally in Asheboro and comparing that to the enthusiasm at the Democratic National Convention. It seems to me that there is an enormous difference between rapturous love of a cult leader (Trump) and support for the message of freedom and normalcy.
B’ton Cummings vs. Chatham Central High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Thursday, August 29
Chatham Central High School will host Burlington Cummings School in Mid-Carolina 1A/2A play on Thursday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Sandhills Woman’s Exchange to Reopen
The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange will reopen for the fall season on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Guests will be treated to guitar music by John Martin, and the Fox Lavender Farm ice cream truck will be serving frozen treats. The popular Lunch n’ Learn events will begin on Sept. 25, with...
Arts Council Presents ‘Strange Magic’
The Arts Council of Moore County has announced the upcoming September feature exhibition, “Strange Magic,” featuring works by Jenay Jarvis and Pat McBride. “Strange Magic” is about searching for the magic in local life and nature around you. This exhibition emphasizes the now — being present in your surroundings — which the artists have found provides a sense of wonder and amazement. Their themes are inspired by the water to the sky and the people and critters in between, and how they all interact. They work to capture and share them with the rest of the world.
Volunteer at Quilts Of Valor Work Day
The Sandhills Quilters Guild’s Quilts of Valor group meets monthly at the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center. The club supplies fabric, patterns and notions. Anyone who can sew a straight line is welcome to participate and help make quilts that will be awarded to local military and veterans. The...
Barbecue Fest Brings the Fun to Labor Day Weekend
Self-proclaimed barbecue nerd Christopher Prieto and former Food Network Chopped Champion Adam Hughes join a group of award-winning pitmasters Labor Day weekend for the fourth annual Pinehurst Barbecue Festival. Prieto will share his barbecue secrets as he hosts the Q School Grilling Class on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Pinehurst Brewing...
Central Carolina salutes Genia Morris
Genia Morris, second from left, was saluted for her years of service as a member of the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees during the trustees’ meeting Aug. 21. Morris, of Harnett County, was joined in this photo by, from left: CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman; her husband, W.H. “Bill” Morris; and Julian Philpott, chair of the CCCC Board of Trustees.
Shirley Heselton Schuler
Shirley Heselton Schuler August 20, 1945 – August 23, 2024. Shirley Heselton Schuler, born on August 20, 1945, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at the age of 79, following a stroke. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and...
St. Joseph of the Pines Raises Funds for Habitat for Humanity Apostle's Build Home
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Belle Meade clubhouse was the site of the third annual St. Joseph of the Pines (SJP) and Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills Apostle’s Build fundraiser. This exclusive fundraiser benefits the annual faith build home. Attendees included SJP Pine Knoll and Belle Meade residents and future residents, board members and leadership colleagues, along with several members of the Apostle’s Build committee.
It's Safer to Donate a Kidney Now Than at Any Time in History
The risk of dying after donating a kidney has dropped by half in recent years. Better surgical techniques and post-op care have helped improve already high survival chances. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Remember Tiger Wood's Ex-wfe? This...
Deborah Lynn Needham
Deborah Lynn Needham, 66, of Carthage, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, at Smyrna Church with Rev. Farrell Hussey, Rev. Dana Brewer, and Rev. Ronnie Poindexter presiding. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 p,m. to 1:45 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Pleasant Hill UMC in Robbins.
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.
Jay Winston
Jay Winston, 73, of Sanford, transitioned into eternal life Aug. 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m.n Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Spring Hill United Methodist Church, 1960 Spring Hill Church Rd., Lillington, with Rev. Bobby Rackley officiating. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
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