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Hamlet Lions Club Spring Carnival offers plenty of fun and games
Richmond County residents can have fun for a good cause starting Friday with the kickoff of the 2024 Hamlet Lions Club Spring Carnival. Located in the Hamlet Fairgrounds, across from Hamlet Lake, the Hamlet Lions Club Spring Carnival runs Friday through Sunday with all of the proceeds going to the Hamlet Lions Club.
Richmond CC Announces Honor Lists for 2024 Spring Semester
HAMLET – Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2024 Spring Semester. The President’s List identifies students who earn an “A” in all courses and have a 4.0 grade point average while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses. The Dean’s List identifies students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 with no grade lower than a “B” while carrying 12 or more semester credit hours excluding developmental courses.
Daughter seeks justice five months after father’s murder
RICHMOND COUNTY — A Rowland woman seeks justice five months after the shooting death of her father – Steve Ray Locklear. Kim Locklear, the daughter of Steve Ray Locklear, reached out to the Daily Journal as the first step in a campaign to bring justice to her father’s killer.
Investor restores apartment complex to former glory
ROCKINGHAM – A Charlotte investor hopes to restore the luster of a once-flourishing apartment complex. Formerly known as the Town Park Apartments, the newly christened Pinecrest Village Apartments saw a dramatic turnaround in the past few months with the new ownership group looking to return it to a place once known for housing the area’s doctors, dentists and lawyers while simultaneously keeping it affordable.
Raiders sweep Hoke County
RICHMOND — The Richmond Raiders continue building momentum ahead of the postseason with a sweep of Hoke County last Thursday. Richmond cruised to victory, but No.1 doubles Jordan Jacobs and Will Whitley believe they are not done tallying W’s just yet. “We’ve really grown as a team. We’re...
Raiders hope to snap three-game slide before postseason
RICHMOND — With the postseason just around the corner, the Richmond Raiders hope to get back in the win column and avenge a loss last Tuesday to South Mecklenburg. The Sabres topped the Raiders 3-1 during Tuesday’s game, holding Richmond scoreless until the seventh inning. Richmond pitcher James Eason tallied three strikeouts over six innings of work, allowing three runs on nine hits.
Lady Raiders build momentum ahead of postseason
RICHMOND — Despite falling 5-1 to Union Pines Tuesday night, Richmond County coach Mike Way felt his team made an about-face from the team that fell to Southern Lee County 16-1 earlier this week. Lady Raider pitcher Madelyn Pearson held the Lady Vikings scoreless through four innings, but a...
Speedster sinks Lady Raiders 3-0 in senior night loss
RICHMOND — A pair of goals by Cape Fear senior forward Jayda Angel put the Richmond Lady Raiders in a deficit they could not overcome during last Thursday’s 3-0 senior night loss. Lady Raiders coach Chris Larsen credited Angel’s speed for putting them in an early hole, resulting...
SAU baseball falls in Game One of series against Tennessee Wesleyan
ATHENS, Tenn. — The St. Andrews Knights baseball team fell 11-1 in seven innings in Game One of its three-game set against the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs on Friday inside Athens Insurance Stadium. Tennessee Wesleyan (28-15, 18-7 AAC) scored three runs in the first, one in the second and third,...
SAU roundup: Hannah hired as women’s basketball coach
LAURINBURG — Denise Hannah has been hired as St. Andrews’ head women’s basketball coach. Hannah, a native of Miami, Florida, graduated from Miami Southridge Senior High School where she was a three-sport athlete. She brings coaching experience from the professional, collegiate and high-school levels to the Lady...
Roundup: SAU baseball wins series against Johnson
LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews Knights baseball team won two games of its three-gamer at Clark Field against the Johnson Royals over the weekend. Johnson (18-19, 9-15 Appalachian Athletic Conference) had its one win come in a 6-1 result in game one; St. Andrews (23-16, 10-12 AAC) took the other two 5-3 in seven innings and 4-1.
C.A.G.E. Wrestling Unleashed returns to St. Andrews this Saturday
LAURINBURG — Coastal Atlantic Grappling Entertainment (C.A.G.E.) is set to return to the St. Andrews University gymnasium on Saturday, April 20, for its show, Rising of the Knights. Kids aged 10 years or under get free admission with a paying adult; tickets for St. Andrews students and staff are...
Defense leaves on high note as Allen’s strip sack ends St. Andrews spring football game
LAURINBURG — Team Blue had trailed much of the afternoon. While big plays and sacks were being made, Team White, which was the offense, seemed too overpowering. The dominant win they earned last year in the inaugural St. Andrews spring football game looked one and done. Then, Corneilus Allen...
St. Andrews softball swept in doubleheader against Truett McConnell
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The St. Andrews Knights softball team was defeated in both games of an Appalachian Athletic Conference doubleheader Wednesday at Truett McConnell. St. Andrews (7-31, 2-16 AAC) lost 8-0 in six innings in game one and 6-0 in game two; Truett McConnell advanced to 21-14 overall and 15-7 in AAC play with the wins.
St. Andrews baseball splits twin bill against Voorhees
DENMARK, S.C. — A tight 10-9 Game 1 loss for the St. Andrews Knights baseball team was followed with a 5-2 win in Game 2 as the Knights split their nonconference twin bill at Voorhees on Tuesday. The decisions moved St. Andrews to 21-15 on the season and Voorhees...
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