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PASTOR’S CORNER: We are better together
Starlings are small passerine birds that flock together to protect one another. When a hawk descends, these tiny creatures enter a tight formation and move collectively together, beating back a predator who’d easily pick them off if they were alone. We’re better together… “Two are better than one… If either falls down, one can help the other up. And if two lie down together, they will keep warm (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Alone, we are isolated and easy prey. We’re exposed without the comfort or protection of others. With companions, we give help, and we receive help.
St. Andrews softball swept in opening-day doubleheader at Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE — The St. Andrews softball team lost a pair of opening-day matchups to NCAA Division II Mount Olive on Thursday at Nancy Chapman Cassell Field. The Lady Knights were run-ruled in both games with the Trojans picking up 8-0 and 12-0 victories. St. Andrews falls to 0-2...
How a man charged with murder was released on bond and shot two Robeson County deputies
Robeson County sheriff’s deputy Jonathan Walters had an uneasy feeling as he and his partner set out to arrest a suspect who was out on bond and cut off his ankle monitor. “It was just pretty much like a sixth sense,” said Walters, who has worked for the sheriff’s office since 2020 but was marking his one-year anniversary on patrol that Nov. 7 morning. He prayed as he and his partner, deputy Kaelin Locklear, drove.
Regular student attendance in Richmond County Schools trending upwards
HAMLET — Mirroring statewide dropout rates and testing scores, attendance in Richmond County schools has improved post-pandemic, but still falls short of pre-pandemic figures. Each school year, RCS sends out C-3, C-5 and C-10 letters, which correspond with how many unexcused absences a student has. For September, October, November...
Anson Sheriff’s Office rescues man during a mental health crisis
On Thursday February 1, 2024 Wadesboro Police were called to the area of McDonalds and Pizza Hut for a subject with a gun. They arrived to find an individual in a Mental Crisis holding a firearm and threatening to harm himself. Wadesboro Police requested the assistance of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office and Deputies responded and assisted in blocking the entrance to the restaurants and keeping the subject contained in the Harvest Ministries parking lot.
Lib Campbell | Me and AJ
The TV ad opens with a mom taking her children to school early enough for her to get to work on time. AJ and his sister go into the cafeteria where she says, “me and AJ wouldn’t have any breakfast at all if it weren’t for breakfast at school.” The hunger of children should wrench our hearts and prompt action among us that says, “Not in America.”
Line judge procedure modified in high school volleyball
Line judges will be required to change sides of the court between sets when teams remain on the same bench. The change in officiating procedure highlights the 2024-25 high school volleyball rules changes. In all, four rules changes were recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)...
Lady Knights shine at home with win over Bluefield
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights women’s basketball team held off a last-minute charge from the visiting Bluefield Rams for a 59-55 win Wednesday evening on Harris Court to keep their chance at postseason play alive. The Lady Knights held a seven-point lead going into their second-to-last full...
St. Andrews baseball to rely on athleticism, defense to return to winning form
LAURINBURG — St. Andrews eighth-year baseball coach Andy Fox is optimistic his Knights will finish this season with a winning record — something they missed out on last season at 20-23 after being over .500 the previous two. A reason why is because of his team’s athleticism and...
County Crime Report: Feb 1
At 11:04 a.m., officers responded to Walmart following a report of a suspect breaking into a cage and stealing six Apple Watches, valued at $2994. The case is active. At 10:41 a.m., officers responded to Lowe’s Home Improvement following a report of a suspect fraudulently using a debit card for $59. The case is active.
St. Andrews men’s basketball breaks losing streak with win over Bluefield
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights men’s basketball team snapped a 17-game losing streak dating back to Nov. 16 with a 66-57 win over the Bluefield Rams Wednesday night. St. Andrews’ Quwan Barnes scored the first basket for either side with a 3-pointer to set the tone for the rest of the matchup.
Forcing blooms for a winter pick-me-up
The winter landscape can be beautiful, but if you are like me, you are ready for some spring color. We are still several weeks away from spring and seeing color outside. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t bring some inside. Spring blooming shrubs and bulbs can be forced to bloom indoors, brightening up your home to help get you through the gloom of the last few weeks of winter.
North Carolina data report shows decrease in dropouts, increase in school incidents
North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported a decrease in dropouts in North Carolina school districts and charter schools in 2022-23, according to the annual Consolidated Data Report which was presented today to the State Board of Education by the Center for Safer Schools (CFSS). The report’s findings increase safety awareness and allow school districts to evaluate safety protocols while facilitating discussions around how to improve, identify and strengthen safety measures in schools and communities.
REaCH Beta placements
Richmond Early College participated in a Beta competition. “A huge thank you to the parents and guardians of these students,” shared Tara Simmons Hancock. “And thank you to the bus drivers and chaperones who helped us, as well as Tony Clewis.”. Agriscience. • 10th grade Ella Popowich- 3rd...
Rob Schofield | Pessimism and defeatism will not fix what ails our fragile planet
At the conclusion of director Ridley Scott’s 2015 science fiction film and cable TV staple, The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon), having been rescued from months of solo isolation on the red planet through a combination of remarkable luck, pluck and some Hollywood scientific liberties, shares the central lesson he’s learned from his harrowing experience with a group of eager new space program recruits:
Blackey tales (Part 1)
Have you ever known someone or something that was kind of smart and kind of dumb all at the same time? Well, that’s how I remember the dog that we had back in my early childhood. He was an English collie – black with a white ring around his neck. He was such a special dog; loving, loyal and devoted to my family.
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