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Gibson celebrates 125 years
GIBSON — The Town of Gibson threw itself a 125th birthday bash Saturday with vendors and the band Beach Fever providing entertainment. Overcast skies and breezy conditions threatened rain which, fortunately, never materialized. Vickie Leech, town resident and volunteer who organized the birthday bash said, “February 28, 1899 this...
Baseball Game Preview: East Rockingham Will Face Fluvanna County
The East Rockingham Eagles will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Fluvanna County Flying Flucos. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory. East Rockingham is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put...
Baseball Game Preview: Spotswood Plays at Home
The Spotswood Trailblazers will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the East Rockingham Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Spotswood is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last seven games. Spotswood gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They...
SAU wrestler clinches top prize at Beach Wrestling World Team Qualifiers
LAURINBURG — David Coptsias, a sophomore wrestler at St. Andrews come Fall 2024 turned a day trip to Carolina Beach, into a monumental memory. “It was a day at the beach, I went with a few friends, and I ended up making a world team,” Coptsias said. “It was pretty fun.”
Four Raiders, Brown highlight All-SAC baseball roster
ROCKINGHAM — The postseason accolades are pouring in for the Richmond Senior High School baseball program following one of its best seasons in recent memory. Four players were named to the 2024 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference team, which was released following Pinecrest High School’s departure in the fourth round of the state playoffs Friday.
Commentary: Republican mask rules a reaction to science
Growing up, I heard a story about a Ku Klux Klan march in Wadesboro in the mid-1960s. School integration divided the county and the Klan wanted to show its strength. However, the state’s anti-mask law required them to march hoodless. According to my father, when the hoods came off, people realized the Klan was made up of a bunch of misfits and losers.
Lady Raider volleyball camp returns for 5th summer
ROCKINGHAM — Just a few weeks away, Richmond Senior High School’s annual volleyball camp will return for its fifth straight summer. Head coach Ashleigh Larsen, who will be entering her seventh season this fall, released details of the three-day camp Monday. This summer’s camp is set for June...
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...
Cypress Creek Renewables backs recycling, sustainability initiatives at St. Andrews
DURHAM — Cypress Creek Renewables has announced its support of the relaunch of St. Andrew’s University’s recycling program, and funding for scholarships and STEAM programs, through a $15,000 contribution. The recycling program will be led by the St. Andrew’s Student Government Association which will organize an educational...
PHOTOS: Hamlet Post 49 at Liberty Post 91
RAMSEUR — A five-run second inning by the Hamlet American Legion baseball team was enough to get the job done Friday. Beginning its summer campaign on the road, Post 49 defeated Liberty Post 91 7-4. After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, Hamlet scored five runs in the...
Trio of Raiders compete at NCHSAA 4A state championship meet
GREENSBORO — Three Richmond Senior High School student-athletes competed in Friday’s NCHSAA 4A state championship track and field meet. Facing the best of the best from across the state, the meet was held at the Marcus T. Johnson Track at North Carolina A&T State University. Representing Richmond were...
SC police chief sues city, boss after suspension over ‘hit job’ police assessment
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – If the tension between Bennettsville’s city hall and the city’s top law enforcer wasn’t tight before, it is now. Last week, Chief Kevin Miller filed a lawsuit against the city administrator and city leaders, accusing the administrator of targeting him to force the chief out of his job.
PHOTOS: Richmond Early College Class of 2024
HAMLET — “Can you believe the time has come?” Principal Joy Smart asked the 2024 graduates of Richmond Early College High School the evening of May 17. Family and friends of the graduates packed Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College to watch their loved ones walk across the stage after four years of hard work to earn both a high school diploma and associate degree.
SC police chief sues city, boss after suspension over ‘hit job’ police assessment
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – If the tension between Bennettsville’s city hall and the city’s top law enforcer wasn’t tight before, it is now. Last week, Chief Kevin Miller filed a lawsuit against the city administrator and city leaders, accusing the administrator of targeting him to force the chief out of his job.
Lyerly, Way earn All-Conference softball honors to close career
ROCKINGHAM — Two Richmond Senior High School softball players capped their respective playing careers with postseason accolades. Seniors Ryelan Lyerly and Katie Way were named to the 2024 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference team, which was released over the weekend. A four-year varsity starter, Way was selected for the third time...
Son accused of shooting mother in the head and killing dog
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WMBF) - A Laurinburg man has been accused of shooting his mother and killing a pet on Saturday evening. On Saturday, May 25 around 5:40 p.m. officers with the Laurinburg Police Department responded to 730 North Gill Street for an unknown disturbance. When officers arrived at the scene...
Five-run 2nd inning fuels Post 49 to season-opening win
RAMSEUR — A slow first inning didn’t stop the Hamlet American Legion baseball team from entering the win column during Friday’s season opener. Breaking in its fourth season since returning to action, Post 49 used a three-pitcher effort on the road at Eastern Randolph High School. Led...
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