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Friday, 07 December 2018 15:42
Kids' play at Hamlet library revolves around 'The Best Part of Christmas'
Written by Pam Simmons
HAMLET — As part of the Christmas-season celebration and the weekly reading program at the Hamlet Public Library, librarian Belinda Norton and more than a dozen youngsters — and a few parents — presented a play Wednesday morning to a appreciative crowd of parents, grandparents, and other residents.
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Friday, 07 December 2018 13:20
Pearl Harbor: Inevitable Culmination of a Series of Events
Written by C.K. Craven
December 7th - the date that has lived in infamy - each year marks an anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It was this act of aggression that effectively brought the United States into World War II. But what was the international geo-political situation that led to this…
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Thursday, 06 December 2018 23:43
First Baptist bringing Nativity scene to life in Hamlet
Written by The Richmond Observer
HAMLET — The “Reason for the Season” will be on full display Friday night as First Baptist Church reenacts the birth of Christ.
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Thursday, 06 December 2018 18:31
46 students complete RCC Nursing Assistant I program
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College held a pinning ceremony on Wednesday for 46 Nursing Assistant I students for completion of this program. These students can now take the state certification exam and become certified nursing assistants.
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Thursday, 06 December 2018 13:58
RCC choir ushers in Christmas season with concert at Cole Auditorium
Written by Amy Guinn
HAMLET — The beginning of December starts the stampede of Christmas programs, parades, parties and other holiday commitments that can enjoyed this time of year. One such event was the Christmas concert performed by the RichmondCC choir Tuesday evening.
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Wednesday, 05 December 2018 21:50
Thomas White ($16 Million) - 7th Most Successful Pirate of the Golden Age
Written by C.K. Craven
Golden Age of Piracy: Top 10 Countdown Part IV This is the fourth installment of a series focusing upon the ten most successful pirates (as determined by the estimated total value of their combined hauls) of the Golden Age of Piracy (generally considered to have ended with the killing of…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2018 19:48
Kids get pancakes, photo with Santa at Hamlet Fire Department
Written by Pam Simmons
HAMLET— Ol’ Saint Nick, sitting in front of a shiny red fire truck, learned what local children wanted for Christmas early Saturday during the annual Breakfast with Santa event at the Hamlet Fire Department. The youngsters and their parents filled up on a breakfast of pancakes, sausage and bacon before…
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Wednesday, 05 December 2018 16:52
Richmond Senior's Raider Battalion has eventful week
Written by Jesse Womble - RSHS Raider Battalion
ROCKINGHAM — The Raider Battalion has a heavy week of three major events: the learning service event, the annual Christmas parade; and the regimental dining-in.
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Tuesday, 04 December 2018 20:44
Top 10 Pirates of the Golden Age: # 8 - Henry Morgan ($13 Million)
Written by C.K. Craven
Golden Age of Piracy: Top 10 Countdown Part III This is the third installment of a series focusing upon the ten most successful pirates (as determined by the estimated total value of their combined hauls) of the Golden Age of Piracy (generally considered to have ended with the killing of…
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Monday, 03 December 2018 15:21
Rockingham's Christmas on the Square cut short due to rain
Written by Betty McIntyre
ROCKINGHAM — Vendors set up in the newly renovated Harrington Square Saturday for what has become an anticipated holiday tradition. The day started out beautifully, but within a few hours rain began slowly creeping in.
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Saturday, 01 December 2018 08:35
Golden Age of Piracy: Top 10 Countdown - # 9: John Halsey
Written by C.K. Craven
Golden Age of Piracy: Top 10 Countdown Part II This is the second installment of a series focusing upon the ten most successful pirates (as determined by the estimated total value of their combined hauls) of the Golden Age of Piracy (generally considered to have ended with the killing of…
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Friday, 30 November 2018 15:40
'Sanders Family Christmas' now playing at Richmond Community Theatre
Written by Matt Harrelson
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Community Theatre kicked off its opening night on Thursday with the first showing of "Sanders Family Christmas." The play, a sequel to the popular musical "Smoke on the Mountain," is the second production for the theater’s 42nd year.
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Friday, 30 November 2018 15:15
Raider Battalion's top three cadets reflect on summer experience
Written by Contributed Story
Over the summer, three Richmond Senior High School students were invited by American Legion Post 147 to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity — to attend Tar Heel Boys State and Girls State. Boys State and Girls State are weeklong programs that bring people together from all…
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Thursday, 29 November 2018 11:27
Who Were the Most Successful Pirates of the Golden Age?
Written by C.K. Craven
Golden Age of Piracy: Top 10 Countdown This is the first installment of a series focusing upon the ten most successful pirates (as determined by the estimated total value of their combined hauls) of the Golden Age of Piracy (generally considered to have ended with the killing of Barthlomew “Black…
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