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Richmond County deputies charge man with soliciting teen
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond County man is accused of soliciting a teeanger for sex online. Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office have charged 54-year-old Ralph Lawrence Grant, of Rockingham in connection to a report “claiming he had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old juvenile,” according to a press release issued May 20.
Driver Killed In Chesterfield County Crash
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. – One person died in a single-vehicle car crash in Chesterfield County early Sunday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday on Bear Creek Road approximately six miles south of Chesterfield, South Carolina. Officials said a 2008 Pontiac was traveling...
Rockingham woman accused of stealing from Walmart, ’emitting excrement’ on officers
ROCKINGHAM — A woman allegedly stole from a retail store, ran from the cops and soiled them during her arrest. According to arrest warrants, 47-year-old Jill Bridges Reale, of Rockingham, stole unspecified clothing and wine from Walmart — valued at $58.41 — on May 5. Reale allegedly...
Chesterfield County Fair offers seven days of fun May 26-June 2
From hot dog eating and jam/jelly making contests to dunking your favorite Pageland official or riding a mechanical bull, the Chesterfield County Fair will offer something for everyone during its seven-day run at Conbraco Park, located at 1113 W. McGregor St. in Pageland. The fair is from May 26 to.
3 arrested in car theft attempt outside Bennettsville store
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Three people were arrested and charged in an attempted car theft outside the Sav-Way store on Highway 15-401 in Bennettsville, according to Lt. Shawn Lucas with the Bennettsville Police Dept. Lucas said it's believed the suspects couldn't drive a stick or standard shift vehicle and...
Cheraw, S.C. family searching for answers after woman went missing
CHERAW, S.C. — "Within the first week, I knew something was wrong," said Shauntia Bloomfield, whose sister is missing from Cheraw, South Carolina. It's been two weeks and three days since Bloomfield's 42-year-old sister Lashaunda Spurlock was last seen. While time has ticked on slowly, it's still seemingly passed quickly.
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.
Morven man accused of stealing utility trailer on Cordova
ROCKINGHAM — An Anson County man is facing charges after allegedly stealing a trailer in Richmond County. According to a post from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched Tuesday May 7 to a home on Rosalyn Road in Cordova, responding to a call of a stolen utility trailer.
Peachland bridges named in honor of Anson County sheriff
PEACHLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - The bridges crossing Lanes Creek on U.S. 74 near the Anson County community of Peachland were dedicated Thursday in honor of Sheriff Landric Reid, an eight-year veteran of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office. The N.C. Board of Transportation passed a resolution in January to dedicate...
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...
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...
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...
Duke Energy buys 21 acres in industrial park from Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — Another industrial park in Richmond County is close to filling up. The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of 21 acres of land in the Rockingham West Industrial Park to Duke Energy. City Manager Monty Crump said the power company plans to construct an operations...
Bennettsville student receives $10,000 scholarship from KFC
BENNETSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Marlboro County High School senior Imani Strong got quite the surprise two weeks ago when she learned she had been awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the KFC Foundation. Imani has worked at KFC for the past year and a half. She's an 'A' student who...
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...
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.
First Alert: Chance for thunderstorms, heavy rain in Wednesday’s forecast
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The forecast for the next seven days continues to look unsettled with several chances for more showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is underway until 3 p.m. for Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is underway until 8...
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