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Jeff Watson jwatson@thecherawchronicle.com PAGELAND--- Two suspect - 18-year old Kristi Hurd and 23-year old Amanda Martin of Monroe, N.C. - will face armed robbery charges after being charged with carrying out ...
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Probe shuts Wadesboro DMV office
State officials have shut down the license plate agency in Wadesboro, saying they are conducting an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity at the office.
Submitted by bniolet on July 8, 2008 - 2:46pm. Tags: Department of Environment and Natural Resources drought A drought bill cleared a legislative committee Tuesday, offering a chance that the legislature will ...
The doors are still open, but Hightower's Home & Auto Supply died along with William Douglas Hightower in October 2007.
Anson County takes part in disaster dril
What if the dams from The Narrows Dam down to Blewitt Falls failed? More than 600 people would be displaced from 230 homes in Anson County.
Bobwhite quail program offered
Special to the Record A bobwhite quail management program is scheduled for 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. June 3, at the Anson Cooperative Extension Service, 501 McLaurin Street, in Wadesboro.
Wreck victim was murdered, sheriff says
Anson County Sheriff Tommy Allen said a Wadesboro man found dead in a wrecked car May 20 was murdered.
What's going on in and around Richmond County
Today SANDHILL RINGERS CONCERT: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, Cole Auditorium. Free admission.
Eleven law enforcement agencies staged a driver's license checkpoint Wednesday in the Hamlet area looking for traffic violations and the use of seat belts and child safety seats.
Hairpin Turn In Wadesboro Eased Ahead Of Schedule
Lots of people heading to North Carolina beaches this weekend and this summer will use U.S. 74 East, and just about anyone who's driven east on U.S. 74 knows all about the hairpin turn in the middle of ...
Former Motown artist prefers to recall civil rights issues
“The visuals (Curtis McNair) created resonated with people. It touched people's lives, and anybody that can do that is doing good work”
Curtis McNair marched for civil rights in the '40s, helped integrate the Army in the '50s, and was among the first blacks hired at Chrysler Motors' corporate office in the early '60s. But The Charlotte Observer ... via The Dispatch
“I think I was very blessed to have the opportunities I had because at a small newspaper you don't often get that many opportunities”
The first time she visited the Times-News, Licia Gaut took the winding road up the mountain from Tryon. via HendersonvilleNews.com
“No business which depends for existence on paying less than living wages to its workers has any right to continue in this country”
Laurels to the birth of Rowan County, which officially took place 255 years ago today. via Salisbury Post
Statewide award 'shocks' Friedberg assistant
“She will represent teacher assistants across North Carolina with the utmost professionalism.”
When Melinda Zarate became a teacher assistant in 1995, she made copies and created bulletin boards. via The Dispatch
First Look: Area Deaths - March 25, 2008
Area deaths reported today to The Evening News and The Tribune This list is intended only as a basic list of names and information to provide an early alert to friends and well wishers. via The News Tribune
The N.C. Department of Transportation is giving motorists a break this Easter holiday weekend -- no construction work. via Charlotte.com
Committee rebuffs Wright's charges of racism
“We don't need that in North Carolina. We don't need it.”
The head of the House ethics committee investigating state Rep. Thomas Wright angrily dismissed claims that the Wilmington Democrat was being unfairly prosecuted because he was black. via StarNewsOnline.com
“This is a Jim Crow proceeding if he gets treated differently.”
Attorneys say Wright's skin color prompts legislative action By Gareth McGrath Staff Writer gareth.mcgrath@starnewsonline.com Raleigh Lawmakers are treating state Rep. via StarNewsOnline.com
“It had 16 beds squeezed inside”
Grand opening today for house for patients' out-of-town families SAM BOYKIN Special to the Observer William Almond, who has diabetes, had to have both legs amputated earlier this month at Carolinas Medical ... via Charlotte.com
Rockingham Police make drug arrests
Nine people have been arrested recently by officers of the Rockingham Police Department in connection with illegal drugs. via Richmond County Daily Journal