Jan
03
2024
By North State Journal Staff
Rockingham teen brings Christmas cheer to Pinehurst senior residents

Rockingham teen brings Christmas cheer to Pinehurst senior residents

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PINEHURST — This Christmas, the residents of The Inn at Quail Haven Village experienced the joy of the season thanks to a thoughtful gesture by a Rockingham teenager. Grayson Wrenn, a 10th-grade student at Richmond Early College High School in Hamlet, decided to make the holiday special for the seniors at the Pinehurst community. Wrenn, whose grandfather is a resident at The Inn, organized a gift-giving initiative as part of his Beta Club project. He raised funds, carefully selected, and personally delivered presents to 50 residents in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care at the senior living community. The gifts ranged…
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Sep
27
2023
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By North State Journal Staff
And the winners are

And the winners are

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Four new Miss Moore County and Miss Sandhills were crowned at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center at Sandhills Community College on Saturday, Sept. 23. The new Miss Moore County is Calli McIntyre (former Miss Moore Teen and state second runner-up), Miss Moore Teen McKenzie Baddour, Miss Sandhills Sarah Beth Howard and Miss Sandhills Teen Keely Deal.
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Sep
13
2023
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By Randolph Record
Seagrove Library celebrates 50th anniversary

Seagrove Library celebrates 50th anniversary

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SEAGROVE — The Seagrove Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 9, with a fanfare of live music, hotdogs, and fond memories. The event, which originally was going to be held outside, had to be moved into the library as some one hundred people showed up to express their support and gratitude for the occasion. The Southwestern High School Choir opened the ceremony, singing “Down to the River to Pray” before continuing with several other songs. Raffle tickets and t-shirts were available for purchase during the event, along with complimentary hot dogs and drinks for everyone in attendance. …
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May
17
2023
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By Randolph Record
Miss Moore County graces Live After 5 Concert Series

Miss Moore County graces Live After 5 Concert Series

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The second Friday evening of the 2023 Live After 5 Concert Series in Pinehurst took place this past weekend, with musical performances by John Norris and The Legacy Motown Revue! These free, family-friendly events offer live music, dancing, children’s activities, and food trucks on the second Friday of the month. The next Live After 5 Concert Series event will take place on August 11.    
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Sep
07
2022
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By Randolph Record
The Festival D’Avion is coming to Moore County

The Festival D’Avion is coming to Moore County

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The Festival D’Avion, a celebration of freedom and flight, is set to take place at the Moore County Airport in Carthage this October. The event, which will occur on October 28 and 29, will offer a variety of air displays, special activities, entertainment for kids, and even live music. All five branches of the military will be recognized with static aircraft exhibits honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmesandhills.com. In this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron…
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Mar
25
2022
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By Randolph Record
SCC will host hands-on science event

SCC will host hands-on science event

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PINEHURST — A month-long celebration of science will include an event at Sandhills Community College in April. The North Carolina Science Festival presents events across the state and this year Pinehurst will host a hands-on event titled “Designer Genes.”  The event will take place Wednesday, April 6, from 11am to 1pm in the Dempsey Student Center on the Pinehurst campus. “Designer Genes” is a partnership of the SCC Science Department and Student Government Association and is an official event of the 2022 North Carolina Science Festival.  “Designer Genes” will include multiple hands-on activity stations to engage participants in learning about DNA,…
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Feb
09
2022
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By Moore County Staff
Ben Carson coming to Pinehurst for lecture

Ben Carson coming to Pinehurst for lecture

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PINEHURST — Former federal Housing Secretary Ben Carson will speak at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on March 18. Carson will be the first speaker of 2022 in the James E. Holshouser, Jr. Lecture Series, which is hosted at the Bradshaw Center. Carson is a retired neurosurgeon and politician who served in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2021. He was a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 Republican primaries.
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Dec
23
2021
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By Randolph Record
RCC honor society welcomes new members

RCC honor society welcomes new members

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ASHEBORO — On Dec. 8 Randolph Community College hosted a virtual ceremony to induct new members to Beta Theta Rho, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a national higher education honor society. With 1,280 chapters on two-year and community college campuses in all 50 of the United States, membership in PTK is by invitation only. Students must complete 12 hours of coursework toward an associate degree, 6 hours toward a one-year certificate, or 12 hours toward a bachelor's degree and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average. The newly inducted students — identified by hometowns — are: Asheboro: Joshua…
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Dec
16
2021
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By Moore County Staff
Uwharrie Charter celebrates homecoming

Uwharrie Charter celebrates homecoming

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Uwharrie Charter Academy held homecoming activities last week prior to the varsity basketball games against Chatham Charter on December 3. The varsity girls won 47-37 and the boys won 57-56. Senior Carter Duggins was crowned homecoming queen and Joseph Phetmixay was named homecoming king.   9th Grade Annalisa Brewer Abbie Gudino - Winner Jazmin Palma   10th Grade Sydney Duggins Savannah Murray - Winner Abby Myers   11th Grade Dacia Lowery Olivia Mabe Ashara Spruill - Winner   12th Grade Alijah Barker Aiden Carter Carter Duggins - Queen Keri Massie Shauntel Matthews – Runner-up Kendall McCaskill Blake Mixon Joseph Phetmixay…
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Nov
30
2021
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By Moore County Staff
Five days of Christmas … festivities

Five days of Christmas … festivities

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ASHEBORO — Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and Cyber Monday are passed. It's parade season in Randolph County. You can attend a Christmas parade in the county four straight days starting Thursday. One the fifth day, you can celebrate with The Embers in Randleman. Here's a look at the upcoming parades in Randleman, Asheboro, Liberty, Ramseur and Archdale plus a beach-music inspired Christmas concert from the Randolph Guide. December 2 Randleman Christmas Parade | 7pm The town’s annual Christmas parade begins at Randleman Elementary School. December 3 Asheboro Christmas Parade | 7pm This year’s Christmas parade will involve cars…
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