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Richmond County Animal Shelter receives ‘Disapproved’ rating
ROCKINGHAM — According to the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Richmond County Animal Shelter received a facility compliance inspection score of ‘Disapproved’ on Jan. 30, 2024. For the past three years, the owner of the Richmond County Animal Shelter is K2 Solutions Inc. “I...
Academic excellence in Richmond County
Monroe Avenue, Mineral Springs, Cordova Middle, Hamlet Middle and the Ninth Grade Academy exceeded their expected academic growth for the 2022-23 school year. Principals at these schools were recognized by the Richmond County Board of Education at their February meeting. Fairview Heights, LJ Bell, West Rockingham, Rockingham Middle and Richmond...
Philadelphia United Methodist Church to hold two upcoming events
ROCKINGHAM — Philadelphia United Methodist Church will be holding two upcoming events for the community. On Feb. 24, Philadelphia United Methodist Church will have a Night of Honor recognizing Kay Morman, Linda Douglas, Clifton Broady, Henry Covington and Johnny Morman. A $15 donation will go toward the Philadelphia Scholarship Fund. This even twill be held at the Dobbins Heights Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WWII dog tag returned to family in Hamlet
A research project that took over eight months reached its successful conclusion in Ellerbe last month. Iain Walker and his organization, Get It Home United, returns lost pieces of military memorabilia to the United States of America. It was established after Walker made contact with Uwe Benkel in Germany, who has experience in recovering pieces of missing aircraft. Walker is an American liaison to Benkel, returning lost gear and mementos in Germany to America.
Bo Wagner | Putting balance in your busy
Insane. That is the most accurate and succinct way I can describe my schedule, especially as I look at my calendar for the year. In addition to being a very full-time pastor, I am scheduled to preach evangelistic meetings this year in Florida, New Mexico, Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Add to that my early morning High School Bible class Monday through Thursday, and preaching and teaching and visiting and serving keeps me pretty busy.
RCC graduates have guaranteed pathway to Pfeiffer University
HAMLET — Richmond Community College students will be able to take advantage of guaranteed admission to Pfeiffer University beginning this coming fall semester. Leaders from RichmondCC and Pfeiffer signed the Pfeiffer Pact transfer agreement on Thursday, providing RichmondCC students who graduate with an associate degree a seamless transition to junior status at Pfeiffer. The agreement also includes a Transfer Scholarship in the amount of $20,000 for traditional, face-to-face students or a 20 percent discount on classes for online students.
PASTOR’S CORNER: With faith, nothing is impossible
God is great and greatly to be praised. For that reason, we ought to face this new year with courage, knowing that if God be for us, who can be against us?. When we have mercy in front of us, grace all around us, and prayer behind us we know that we are going to make it, but we are going to have to walk by faith.
Brawl between West Hoke and Ellerbe Middle leaves two injured
ELLERBE — A post-game brawl between the West Hoke and Ellerbe Middle girl’s basketball team on Jan. 31 remains under investigation. Ellerbe Middle coach Nellie Harrington and a player were injured following the incident. “Both school districts are aware of the issue and have been in communication with...
Home team uniform requirements clarified in high school football rules
Language in the 2024 National Federation of State High School Associations Football Rules Book will be changed in an effort to ensure consistent interpretation of the rule regarding requirements for home team uniforms in high school football. Next season, all home team jerseys must be the same dark color(s) that clearly contrasts with white.
SHERIFF: Two deceased bodies recovered in separate incidents in two weeks
ELLERBE — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has recovered two deceased individuals in separate incidents in the past two weeks. On Sunday, January 28, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Springhill Church Road in reference to a potential deceased body inside a residence. According to the Sheriff’s...
Rockingham police charge man with robbery, stalking
The Rockingham Police Department has charged Jackie Wayne Thompson Jr. with attempted common law robbery, extortion, communicating threats, cyberstalking and misdemeanor stalking. His bond is set at $180,000. Thompson is scheduled to appear in District Court on Feb. 22 and March 7.
Sheriff’s Office charges man with sex offense
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has charged John Daniel Roberts with a statutory sex offense with a child by an adult and indecent liberties with a child. “The investigation began after investigators from Green Bay, Wisconsin contacted the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and reported a victim in their jurisdiction filed a report of an incident that occurred in Richmond County,” RCSO said in a press release. A search warrant was executed at the residence. Roberts is scheduled to appear in District Court on Feb. 15. Roberts has not received a bond.
Great turnout for Parent Information Night at RSHS
Jim Butler, the Richmond Senior High School Principal, addressed a packed cafeteria of nearly 200 family members during the Richmond Senior Parent night held tonight at the school cafeteria. With counselors at all levels of Richmond County Schools and Richmond Community College, and school administration from the Richmond County Ninth...
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