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PES ends summer school session with a musical
PAGELAND, S.C. — Pageland Elementary ended its summer school session Thursday, June 27, with a music program entitled School House Rock!. The school’s cafeteria was packed with parents who came out to see their third, fourth and fifth graders perform in celebration of a successful summer school program.
Ruby celebrates Independence Day
RUBY, S.C. — The town of Ruby celebrated Independence Day Saturday with a variety of food and craft vendors, activities for the children, and music by Blue Knight Band. The family-friendly celebration concluded later in the evening with colorful fireworks display on the ball field.
High Point responds to brush fire
PAGELAND, S.C. — High Point Volunteer Fire Department (HPVFD) reported its volunteers were dispatched Friday, June 21 to a brush fire behind a residence on TB Watts Rd., at approximately 7:52 p.m. According to a release by HPVFH, Engine 51 arrived to find a storage building in the woods...
Shooting investigation ongoing at Marlboro Co. apartment complex
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Police are investigating a shooting incident Friday afternoon at Ashlyn Park Apartments in the McColl area of Marlboro County, according to McColl Police Chief Bob Hale. Officials say that the McColl Police Department was dispatched about a victim being shot. Upon arrival, a male...
Man hurt by own gun after firing during youth baseball game at Wingate University
WINGATE, N.C. — A shooting at Wingate University's baseball field sent the campus into lockdown Friday night during a youth baseball game. Alerts shared by the school's alert system on X indicated it happened around 7 p.m. A person was in custody and the alert said the incident didn't involve anyone in the campus community.
OBITUARY: Faye Brigman Yates
Faye Brigman Yates, 86, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Richmond Co. Hospice in Rockingham. She was born Feb. 2, 1938 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Conley and Maggie Smith Brigman. Mrs. Yates retired from Sandhurst Hosiery Mill and attended 3 Rock Church. She...
Lockdown Lifted at Wingate University After Man Detained for Erratic Behavior and Shooting Incident
A youth baseball game at Wingate University was disrupted Friday evening when a man, who police say injured himself with his own gun, prompted a lockdown of the campus. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., according to an alert from the school's system shared by WCNC. Officials placed the individual in custody and confirmed that no members of the campus community were involved.
Man injured by his gun after shooting at youth baseball game at Wingate University: Report
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TND) — Police are investigating after a shooting at a youth baseball game prompted a lockdown at a university in North Carolina. According to the school alert system, Wingate University went on lockdown around 8 p.m. The school confirmed a shooting took place at the baseball field...
Lucky Dog bringing endurance race to Rockingham Speedway roval
ROCKINGHAM— Racing returns to Rockingham Speedway for “Release the Rock Hounds.”. The event is part of the California-based Lucky Dog Racing League’s endurance series, where drivers can race anywhere from 7-12 hours, according to Cathy McCause Fuss, who co-founded the series in 2015 with her husband, Greg.
Sandhills singers set sights on Sin City
ROCKINGHAM — Robert Wilkerson is heading to Las Vegas — along with five others. Wilkerson, of Hamlet, placed first Wednesday night in the Carolina finals of the Karaoke World Championships at Striker’s Lounge. The finals, as well as the previous auditions, were hosted locally by Steve Bryant...
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