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Rochelle McCain of Gibsonville has been chosen to receive the 2012 Academic Excellence Award at Rockingham Community College.

In the letter nominating her for the award, an RCC staff member cited McCain’s 3.9 (out of a possible 4.0) grade-point average, acceptance into the college’s two honor societies, leadership role in student government, compassion and caring toward others, and common-sense approach to life.

McCain is the daughter of Roselyn and Tyrone McCain.

Greg Light and Clint Simpson of the Eden Police Department, Brian Oakley of the Reidsville Police Department and Alan Farrar of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office have graduated from the Piedmont Leadership Academy.

The program is modeled after the Western N.C. Law Enforcement Academy at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

Also, Joseph Kennon of Reidsville has graduated from the Detention Officer Certified course.

Several Rockingham County 4-H volunteer leaders attended the N.C. 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Conference in Raleigh recently.

Rockingham County was well represented through officers and awards.

Nancy Norwood was inducted as the North Central District 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Parliamentarian; Perry Graves won the state 4-H Volunteer Award; Ricky Graves won the North Central District 4-H Volunteer Award; and Morgan Maness, 4-H agent, won the Extension Staff Volunteer Support Award. Smith Stokes Dealership won the Donor Award for its support and donations to 4-H. Leola Meador was recognized for her Achievement Hall in 4-H Leadership Award.

Army Reserve Spec. Kendon L. Doe has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.

Doe, the son of Myra Blackwell, is a 2005 graduate of Reidsville Senior High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2010 from Fayetteville State University.

Keith Martin, a veteran park ranger, has been named superintendent of Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Martin succeeds Fred Watkins, who accepted another assignment in 2011.

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