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Seaforth, Ty Willoughby win boys’ golf state titles, girls’ soccer playoffs begin
State champions were crowned, and Chatham County teams fought to survive in another week of postseason spring sports. Here’s a rundown of how county teams are doing on their quests for state titles as playoff competition heats up:. . Boys’ Golf. Seaforth won its first 2A state title at...
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.
Silver Road to have revival, homecoming
Silver Road Baptist Church of Oakboro will have revival at 7 p.m. June 2-4. Guest speaker for revival will be Rev. Brandon King, pastor of First Baptist Church of New London. Music will be offered each night. Homecoming will be at 11 a.m. June 2 with Rev. Gene Hopkins, pastor of Silver Road Baptist Church. […] The post Silver Road to have revival, homecoming appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Parolee charged with assault, pot possession
ELLERBE — A man on parole wanted on assault charges reportedly had weed on him when he was taken to jail. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Anita Lane on May 9. The...
PHOTOS: Raiders Grand Slam — Part 2
ROCKINGHAM — As part of a tag team effort Saturday, two local photographers captured all the action of a regional wrestling event. RO Managing Editor William R. Toler and Sports Editor Kyle Pillar both circled the rings of the Raiders Grand Slam, a fundraising event at Richmond Senior High School.
Richmond soccer’s 25th annual camp set for late June
ROCKINGHAM — A milestone birthday will be celebrated by the Richmond Senior High School soccer program this summer. Making its 25th annual appearance, the Richmond soccer summer camp will take over campus in late June. One of several youth development camps offered by athletic programs at Richmond over the...
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...
Students honored by Southern New Hampshire University
Janet Harrison of Oakboro and Sara Burnette of Stanfield were named to the Winter 2024 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list. The post Students honored by Southern New Hampshire University appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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