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February 9, 2010

Rockingham dropout rate down

Educators credit better outreach and a poor economy for helping reduce high school dropouts. Read More

February 8, 2010

Man without electricity charged with cursing utility workers

A Reidsville man was arrested Saturday after utility workers trying to restore power after Friday’s storm reported a man was cursing at them. Read More

February 7, 2010

Special Olympics holds special place in her heart
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Rockingham County teenager devotes her spare time to training cheerleaders with special needs Read More

Prompted by God, a funeral director shares his stories
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Ted Hopkins knows what it is to lose a loved one under tragic circumstances. Read More

Rockingham scout going to Raleigh for 100th anniversary
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The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100th anniversary and Rockingham County representative Ben Jones will take part in the anniversary report. Read More

Money is available for community gardens
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Free money. It’s not often that you hear those two words without a catch. In this case, the catch is healthy for everyone involved. Read More

Remember When: Man accidentally shot in the chest by a neighbor
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Wheeler Sparks, 45, was in critical condition in a hospital after being shot by Robert Noell, 19, who lives near Sparks’ home in the Pelham-Ruffin community. Read More

Public Records - Rockingham County
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Property transfers, Building permits, Divorces filed and granted in Rockingham County Read More

Calendar - Rockingham County
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Calendar of events in Rockingham County Read More

February 5, 2010

Cost for equestrian center nearly doubles
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Unanticipated infrastructure costs drove up the price of the first phase of Rockingham's Horse Park of the South from $6.8 million to as much as $13.3 million. Read More

February 4, 2010

Maker of tobacco products to add 35 jobs in Reidsville

A national manufacturer of tobacco and tobacco products is expanding its operations in Reidsville, bringing 35 jobs and a $6.7 million investment, Gov. Bev Perdue said today. Read More

Reidsville man faces murder charge in shooting death of girlfriend
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Police charged a Reidsville man with first-degree murder after discovering the body of his girlfriend on Wednesday. Read More

Changing careers? JobsNOW may help you

Have you been thinking about changing careers but knew you needed training to get there? Well, Rockingham Community College is offering help to those interested in customer relations, warehouse technician and nursing assistant jobs through the federally f... Read More

February 2, 2010

Hunters need DWI-type law, panel leader says
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Drunken hunters and weak trespassing laws are the primary concerns of a Rockingham committee. Read More

February 1, 2010

Civic center receives $250,000

U.S. Rep. Brad Miller presented a check to Rockingham Community College on Monday Read More

January 31, 2010

Laid off together, learning together
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Robert and Angela Wilson are managing school and family after losing their jobs in 2008. Read More

Optometrist leaves legacy of food, laughter
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Roy Turner was a true people person. For years, he was an optometrist and owned Family Eye Care on Van Buren Road. Read More

Chamber honors business leaders
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Peggy Good, a fixture in the Olde Leaksville business district, was honored as 2009 Citizen of the Year by the Eden Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting last week. Read More

Backyard observatory puts man on Cloud 9
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In 1984, Gretchen Watlington Morris wanted to buy something special for her husband, David, as they celebrated their first Christmas together. Read More

Fundraising team urges donors to take a seat

“Get set, get ready, and get going!” This phrase reflects the planning, enthusiasm and determination of Gloria and Duane Best for their current project: replacing worn-out seats in the Duane Best Auditorium at Morehead High School. The seats...... Read More

Calendar - Rockingham County
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Calendar of events in Rockingham County Read More

Remember When: 1935 tobacco auction closes high

Auction sales for the 1934-35 season were closed out Jan. 31 on the Reidsville market with the sale of about 30,000 pounds of tobacco. Read More

Public Records - Rockingham County

Property transfers, Building permits, Divorces filed and granted in Rockingham County Read More

January 29, 2010

6 face charges after assault video posted on YouTube

Six people face charges after an assault in a Reidsville park was captured on video and posted to YouTube. Read More

January 28, 2010

Homicide suspect arrested in Reidsville

Tremaine Alondo Thomas has waived extradition and will be taken back to Henry County, Va. Read More

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