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RCC reports student enrollment trending upwards
HAMLET — Richmond Community College experienced a 6 percent increase in full-time enrollment of students for the 2023 fall semester, ranking fifth among the 58 North Carolina community colleges for highest enrollment growth this past fall. At Tuesday’s RichmondCC Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Dale McInnis, college president, also...
Board of educations opts for traditional school calendar of January exams
HAMLET — First-semester testing in Richmond County Schools next school year will not conclude in December and will extend past Christmas Break, despite the the board of education acknowledging that it is not in the best interest for students and staff. Dr. Kate Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and...
Matthew Sasser | Do you own media you’ve purchased online?
A few years, I was having a movie night with a friend. We started off by watching Manhunter, the 1986 crime films that follows an FBI investigation of a string of murders connected to the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecktor. It was free at the time on whatever streaming service we happened to pull up.
RCS school assignment policy raises concerns from central office staff, board members
HAMLET — The Richmond County Schools Board of Education is facing a decision that will impact 334 students who attend a school outside of what they are zoned for. Under the revised and proposed 4150 School Assignment Policy (which will be updated in the coming days), employees of Richmond County Schools may request that their child attend the school where they currently work or the feeder school closest to where they work.
Culinary inventions you didn’t know were invented by African-Americans
Do you love hot biscuits, perfectly shaped, with butter? What about a delicious round scoop of your favorite ice cream? As we celebrate African American History Month, let’s look at some of the many culinary contributions that African American innovators have made to our nation and our world that we enjoy.
The loyal family pet
Last time I told you about our family dog who was an English collie named Blackey. Today I wanted to tell you a little bit more about Blackey who sometimes seemed smarter than some people I know. When I was six years old I got a little blue girls bicycle...
Rob Schofield | Big data companies: Extracting millions from NC residents….with state government’s help
North Carolina will soon have legal sports gambling. The state Lottery Commission voted last month to allow bookmakers to start taking bets – both on the ground and online – starting March 11. It won’t be in time for this week’s Super Bowl, but it will be easy to lose big bucks on the ACC men’s basketball tournament that commences March 12.
RSHS student wins oratorical contest
Congratulations to Zane Searcy, pictured alongside First Vice-Commander Carlton Hawkins, who won this year’s North Carolina 16th District Oratorical Contest at Catawba College. The district includes Richmond and Moore County. He was representing American Legion Post 147 Rockingham-East Rockingham. Searcy had to deliver an eight to ten minute speech entirely with no notes; he rehearsed with Hawkins once every week for the last month. His next step is completing in the NC 4th Division on Feb. 24.
RCC Scholarship continues ‘Iceman’ legacy
HAMLET — Friends and family members of the late Lee “Iceman” Watson gathered recently for a small ceremony at Richmond Community College to officially establish a scholarship in his memory and encourage others to donate to the fund. Watson, who passed away in September 2023, was a...
Richard Hudson | Fighting for you
While the holiday season was a special time for celebration and cheer, the New Year is one for reflecting on the past and looking to the future. There have been many challenges over the first year of the 118th Congress. Still, one thing has never faltered: my unwavering commitment to serving you and our community. With the 2024 legislative session in full swing, I look forward to continuing to advance the best interests of our entire region, the military families who call our community home, and our nation.
Highway Patrol can now track 911 callers and troopers after statewide communications upgrade
RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) can now immediately track your call with GPS and pinpoint the nearest trooper, after an upgrade to the agency’s statewide computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. The $11.1 million project began during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is nearly complete, thanks to...
St. Andrews’ strong effort not enough to defeat Pikeville
LAURINBURG — Effort is when an attempt is made to try and accomplish a goal. While the St. Andrews Knights men’s basketball team couldn’t succeed at its task of winning Saturday, plenty of effort was given in trying to do so. Going against the No. 2 team...
Moore’s big day leads Brenau past Lady Knights
LAURINBURG — When an opposing player is putting on a clinic — it can be a pain to try and shut them down. Such was the case for the St. Andrews Knights women’s basketball team Saturday as it fought to contain Brenau’s Nyla Moore, who produced 34 points and a career-high 15 rebounds to lead the Tigers to a 72-61 win.
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