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Scotland County friends keep their word and share a $100,000 win
RALEIGH, N.C. — Walter Bonds and Curtis Hudson, two longtime friends from Laurinburg, honored a pact they made years ago and split a $100,000 scratch-off prize. “We decided if either of us won a big prize we would split it,” Bonds said. “And we are both men of our words.” Hudson bought the lucky $2,000,000 […]
Laurel Hill Community Center is now accepting entries for Golf Cart Parade set for June 27
LAURINBURG — The Laurel Hill Community Center is gearing up for its second annual Golf Cart Parade to be held in commemoration of Independence Day. Set for June 27 from 5 to 7 p.m., the event allows community members to sign up their Fourth of July-themed golf carts, side-by-sides, four-wheelers and lawnmowers to participate in the parade which travels the half-mile walking track surrounding our property.
PRAISE IN THE PARK: 2nd Chance Ministries performs in Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series
HAMLET — Main Street Park was temporarily converted into an outdoor worship center Friday evening for the second installment of the 2024 Boxcar Concert Series. Regional singing group 2nd Chance Ministries, based out of Cheraw, South Carolina, returned to the stage as the only gospel group to perform in the series, which is now in its third season.
PHOTOS: Meals, Wheels and Deals at the Rock
Rockingham Dragway opened up the track for Richmond County residents to test their vehicles during an open house May 23. The event — dubbed Meals, Wheels and Deals — is the second under the Dragway’s current ownership, and was sponsored by the Richmond County Tourism Development Authority and the city of Rockingham.
PHOTOS: Sifting for stones at Ellerbe’s Rankin Museum
ELLERBE — Dozens of children sifted for stones Saturday at one of Richmond County’s hidden gems. The Rankin Museum of American Heritage hosted its semi-annual panning event at the flume, an interactive exhibit that opened in 2017. Each participant was given a bag of minerals and Rankin board...
31 students perform ‘Fore Music’
LAURINBURG — It was standing room only Friday and Saturday night as around 150 patrons each night watched Fore Music present their spring recital benefit concert at the Storytelling Arts Center in downtown Laurinburg. Patrons were treated to a rocking good time by 31 student musicians playing everything from...
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.
Art sale, book signing in downtown Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — A local artist and author will have their works on display Saturday at IncSpace. Rob McCullough is a self-taught visual artist based in Hamlet, with abstract works in acrylic, watercolor, ink, “capturing intuitive impressions of the world around him,” according to his bio. McCullough has...
Optimist Jamboree results from May 13
(Note: Scores are not kept for these games) General McArthur’s def McCarter’s Electric 7-6 Leading Hitters: McArthur’s- Keanne Caulder, Reuban Patterson McCarter- Aden Parker. Lucas Sales & Service def AYM Fitness 7-4 Leading Hitters: Lucas- Brayden AYM- Parker Flowers. Smithfield 10U Baseball. Tricoast Insulation def Mcduff’s Neighborhood...
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.
‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ opens this weekend at Richmond Community Theatre
ROCKINGHAM — Merrie Dawkins is coming out of retirement for one last production at Richmond Community Theatre. This weekend, Dawkins directs “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club,” with two performances scheduled May 10-12 and three May 17-19. The play — set in North Carolina — is about five...
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