Rockingham News for GoDanRiver http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/ en GoDanRiver Copyright 2008 2008-08-20T09:19:00-05:00 Rockingham County to hold tax revaluation hearing Sept. 9 http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_county_to_hold_tax_revaluation_hearing_sept_9/5732/ By state law, counties must conduct revaluation on all properties within its borders. Previously, the law required revaluation every eight years, but the county conducted it every four because of a growing economy. Law now calls for revaluation every six years. Rockingham County’s last revaluation was in 2003.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:34:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_county_to_hold_tax_revaluation_hearing_sept_9/5732/#When:03:34:01Z Methane-harvesting project to help improve Rockingham County’s economy http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/methane_harvesting_project_to_help_improve_rockingham_countys_economy/5731/ In July, workers for Joyce Engineering tested existing wells at the landfill and four newly drilled wells. The report showed 265 square cubic feet per minute of methane can be pumped from the wells. That is likely to increase after more wells are drilled and a collections system is developed.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:28:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/methane_harvesting_project_to_help_improve_rockingham_countys_economy/5731/#When:03:28:00Z Rockingham commissioners OK funds for musem study http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_museum_plans_move_forward/5728/ The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners agreed to contribute $1,500 and its support to developing plans for a county historical museum. The current courthouse is not slated for repurposing.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:24:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_museum_plans_move_forward/5728/#When:03:24:00Z Madison approves ETJ http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/madison_approves_etj/5725/ Madison has approved an ordinance adding about 200 properties to the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Alderman Art Gwaltney cast the dissenting vote as the board approved the new ETJ plan, 4-1, last week.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:23:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/madison_approves_etj/5725/#When:16:23:00Z Accused killer found hanging in jail cell http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/accused_killer_found_hanging_in_jail_cell/5713/ A Reidsville man charged with first-degree murder tried to hang himself in his jail cell, authorities said.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:04:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/accused_killer_found_hanging_in_jail_cell/5713/#When:21:04:01Z Reidsville stores found with counterfeit items http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_stores_found_with_conterfeit_items/5709/ The Reidsville Police Department and the Secretary of State’s Office conducted a counterfeit compliance check Thursday at 12 retail stores. Ten of the stores were in compliance. 

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:30:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_stores_found_with_conterfeit_items/5709/#When:16:30:00Z Bethany firefighter is magazine’s chief of the year http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/bethany_firefighter_is_magazines_chief_of_the_year/5708/ Fire Chief magazine announced Thursday that Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Lee won the publication’s 2008 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year award.
Nominations were solicited from more than 50 emergency service-related associations and organizations, and the final selection was made by the magazine’s editorial advisory board. 

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:22:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/bethany_firefighter_is_magazines_chief_of_the_year/5708/#When:16:22:00Z Two charged with break-in at Rockingham store http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/two_charged_with_break_in_at_rockingham_store/5707/ A Reidsville man and woman were charged last week with breaking into a store, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office said.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:20:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/two_charged_with_break_in_at_rockingham_store/5707/#When:16:20:01Z Reidsville stores cited with selling alcohol to minors http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_stores_cited_with_selling_alcohol_to_minors/5706/ Clerks at two Reidsville stores were cited Sunday with selling alcohol to underage customers, police said.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:02:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_stores_cited_with_selling_alcohol_to_minors/5706/#When:16:02:00Z Fay could bring needed rain to NC mountains http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/fay_could_bring_needed_rain_to_nc_mountains/5701/ HENDERSONVILLE—Forecasters say Tropical Storm Fay could bring much-needed rain this week to the ease drought conditions in the mountains of western North Carolina.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:37:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/fay_could_bring_needed_rain_to_nc_mountains/5701/#When:11:37:00Z Rockingham sees grant money for community arts http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_sees_grant_money_for_arts_entertainment/5683/ The N.C. Arts Council will invest $80,914 in grants for arts programs and projects in Caswell, Person and Rockingham counties in 2008-09. Three organizations in Rockingham County were awarded grants.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:51:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_sees_grant_money_for_arts_entertainment/5683/#When:00:51:00Z Early College kicks off first year in Rockingham County http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/early_college_kicks_off_first_year_in_rockingham_county/5682/ Each year, Early College will admit 80 freshmen. For its first year, classroom space exists. Finding space for next year’s 160 Early College students may be a bit more complicated, but both RCC and Rockingham County Schools are working on a solution.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:48:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/early_college_kicks_off_first_year_in_rockingham_county/5682/#When:00:48:00Z Rockingham cheer teams show their spirit, take home prize http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_cheer_teams_show_their_spirit_take_home_prize/5681/ The cheerleaders of Dalton McMichael High School won first place in the competition Friday night, followed closely by the cheer team of Morehead High School.

]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:45:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_cheer_teams_show_their_spirit_take_home_prize/5681/#When:00:45:00Z Rockingham authorities offer lesson in safety http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_authorities_offer_lesson_in_safety1/5670/ Bright yellow school buses shortly will make their appearance once again on the roads of Rockingham County. With the buses on the roads, traffic safety is a top priority for local law enforcement officials.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:42:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_authorities_offer_lesson_in_safety1/5670/#When:21:42:01Z Vigil for animals Saturday night in Rockingham http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/vigil_for_animals_saturday_night_in_rockingham/5667/ The third Saturday of each August passes with little notice except to groups of tender-hearted animal lovers worldwide.

At dusk, they gather at animal shelters and light candles to remember millions of unwanted companion animals killed for lack of loving homes. Local folks will join them Saturday night at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:48:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/vigil_for_animals_saturday_night_in_rockingham/5667/#When:19:48:00Z Rockingham gets arts council grants http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_gets_arts_council_grants/5666/ The N.C. Arts Council will invest $80,914 in grants for arts programs and projects in Caswell, Person and Rockingham counties in 2008-09. Three organizations in Rockingham County were awarded grants. 

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:41:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_gets_arts_council_grants/5666/#When:19:41:00Z Rockingham Early College welcomes students http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_early_college_welcomes_students/5665/ Eighty freshmen awoke Friday morning, packed lunches and book bags and began the first exciting, anxiety-filled day of high school.
These freshmen bid adieu to summer freedom more than a week earlier than the county’s other freshmen, because they make up the first class of the Rockingham Early College High School.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:22:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_early_college_welcomes_students/5665/#When:19:22:00Z Mack moving to Triad http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/mack_moving_to_triad/5660/ Big truck-maker to bring 493 jobs, $18M investment

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:13:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/mack_moving_to_triad/5660/#When:11:13:00Z Watkins to lead Mayo River Park http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/watkins_to_lead_mayo_river_park/5648/ State’s parks and recreation division names new superintendent for Mayo River State Park

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:18:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/watkins_to_lead_mayo_river_park/5648/#When:20:18:00Z Rockingham TDA approves money for museum http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_tda_approves_money_for_museum/5647/

A unanimous vote of the Tourism Development Authority on Thursday brought Lindley Butler’s dream of developing a county museum one step closer to reality.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:16:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_tda_approves_money_for_museum/5647/#When:20:16:00Z Texas man to head Wake Forest Baptist Medical http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/texas_man_to_head_wake_forest_baptist_medical/5643/ Dr. John McConnell, executive vice president of health system affairs at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, was named to lead the North Carolina program on Wednesday.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:57:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/texas_man_to_head_wake_forest_baptist_medical/5643/#When:11:57:00Z Ready for school, Rockingham County? http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/ready_for_school_rockingham_county/5634/ Celebrate the end of summer vacation and get ready for the new academic year with some of this weekend’s events.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:55:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/ready_for_school_rockingham_county/5634/#When:02:55:00Z Rockingham jail inmate assaulted http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_jail_inmate_assaulted/5632/ A Rockingham County Jail inmate was assaulted early Tuesday, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. 

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:24:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_jail_inmate_assaulted/5632/#When:21:24:00Z Authorities investigate Madison theft http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/authorities_investigate_madison_theft/5630/ The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Madison theft.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:50:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/authorities_investigate_madison_theft/5630/#When:16:50:00Z Summerfield couple facing prostitution charges http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/summerfield_couple_facing_prostitution_charges/5629/ Elaine Casey Tipton is charged with solicitation for prostitution and maintaining a place for prostitution. William Harvey Tipton is charged with maintaining a place for prostitution.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:19:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/summerfield_couple_facing_prostitution_charges/5629/#When:16:19:00Z Greensboro packaging plant laying off nearly 100 http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/greensboro_packaging_plant_laying_off_nearly_100/5622/ Graphic Packaging International of Marietta, Ga., is closing several folding carton centers

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:20:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/greensboro_packaging_plant_laying_off_nearly_100/5622/#When:12:20:00Z Reidsville council approves extra money for Market Square http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_council_approves_extra_money_for_market_square/5610/ At Tuesday night’s Reidsville City Council meeting, the council approved by a 6-1 vote a budget ordinance amendment to appropriate an additional $135,000 to the Market Square project. The money will come from the sale of water to Greensboro from the past year. The extra work that needs to be done to the Market Square site entails replacing a large amount of soil, said City Manager Kelly Almond. He told the council that the city didn’t anticipate the soil problem. 

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:18:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_council_approves_extra_money_for_market_square/5610/#When:02:18:00Z Eden food pantry re-opens http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_food_pantry_re_opens/5608/ The Lord’s Food Pantry re-opened Monday in the old Tigertek building on Bridge Street. The pantry distributes food Mondays from 8 to 11 a.m.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:28:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_food_pantry_re_opens/5608/#When:22:28:01Z Fighting cancer one mile at a time http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/fighting_cancer_one_mile_at_a_time/5607/ Annette Kenealy has always had a passion for staying fit. 

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:24:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/fighting_cancer_one_mile_at_a_time/5607/#When:22:24:00Z Mayodan completes proposed ordinance for golf carts http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/mayodan_completes_proposed_ordinance_for_golf_carts/5604/ The Mayodan Town Council approved the first draft of an ordinance Monday outlining regulations for golf cart use within town limits, bringing residents one step closer to leaving their cars parked for in-town errands.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:23:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/mayodan_completes_proposed_ordinance_for_golf_carts/5604/#When:18:23:00Z One applicant for school board to go to Rockingham commissioners http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/one_applicant_for_school_board_to_go_to_rockingham_commissioners/5603/ Only one applicant’s name for a vacant at-large position on the Rockingham County school board will be submitted to the county board of commissioners, as decided by the school board last night.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:08:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/one_applicant_for_school_board_to_go_to_rockingham_commissioners/5603/#When:16:08:00Z Shotwell gets raise http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/shotwell_gets_raise/5602/ The Rockingham County school board Monday night conducted a superintendent performance review. 

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:06:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/shotwell_gets_raise/5602/#When:16:06:00Z Hagan unveils her first TV ad for fall Senate race http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/hagan_unveils_her_first_tv_ad_for_fall_senate_race/5600/ U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan’s first television commercial of the fall campaign is a biographical spot highlighting the Greensboro Democrat’s career in the state Legislature and in business.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:08:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/hagan_unveils_her_first_tv_ad_for_fall_senate_race/5600/#When:11:08:00Z New taxi service opens in Eden http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/new_taxi_service_opens_in_eden/5588/ Dalton opened the business Sunday at 508 Henry St. Look for the bluish-gray, former police cars bearing the business logo “Rockingham Taxi Service.” The taxi service will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:44:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/new_taxi_service_opens_in_eden/5588/#When:01:44:00Z Reidsville City Council meets Tuesday night http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_city_council_meetings_tuesday_night/5587/ The Reidsville City Council will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday in the council chambers at City Hall. The council will consider a proposed change order for Market Square—the old Settle Street parking lot—in downtown Reidsville. 

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:39:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_city_council_meetings_tuesday_night/5587/#When:21:39:00Z Rockingham checkpoint results in four DWI arrests http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_checkpoint_results_in_four_dwi_arrests/5586/ Highway Patrol checkpoints in Rockingham County this past weekend results in four DWI charges.
The 080808 campaign, symbolic of North Carolina’s blood alcohol concentration legal limit of 0.08, was a statewide enforcement blitz to remind motorists of the hazards of drinking and driving, Gov. Mike Easley’s office said.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:18:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_checkpoint_results_in_four_dwi_arrests/5586/#When:21:18:00Z NC community college board to discuss immigrants http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_community_college_board_to_discuss_immigrants/5577/ North Carolina community college leaders will discuss this week whether to admit illegal immigrants to degree programs after federal officials told the college system it was up to the state. 

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:25:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_community_college_board_to_discuss_immigrants/5577/#When:11:25:00Z NC high school band prepares for Macy’s Thanksgiving parade http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_high_school_band_prepares_for_macys_thanksgiving_parade/5576/ Members of the West Johnston High School band will perform int he NY parade. 

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:02:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_high_school_band_prepares_for_macys_thanksgiving_parade/5576/#When:11:02:00Z Rockingham County’s variety draws visitors http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_countys_variety_draws_visitors/5551/ Diversity of the county’s tourism industry continues to attract new visitors from across the nation, world

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:11:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_countys_variety_draws_visitors/5551/#When:01:11:00Z Wentworth agrees to feasibility study http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/wentworth_agrees_to_feasibility_study/5550/ Wentworth would contribute $1,500 to study, if Tourism Development Authority and Rockingham County agree to help the town and the Rockingham County Historical Society with the project.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:08:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/wentworth_agrees_to_feasibility_study/5550/#When:01:08:01Z Teens from Rockingham, Guilford counties arrested http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_county_guilford_county_teens_arrested_after_fight_over_girl_poli/5549/ Nine young men were charged; one spent four days in intensive care due to a head injury sustained during last month’s brawl.

]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_county_guilford_county_teens_arrested_after_fight_over_girl_poli/5549/#When:01:00:00Z Old packhouse gets new life as a playhouse at Rockingham County farm http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/old_packhouse_gets_new_life_as_a_playhouse_at_rockingham_county_farm/5523/ Visitors heard an unusual amount of commotion coming from Marilyn Hopper’s normally quiet backyard Thursday. 

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:37:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/old_packhouse_gets_new_life_as_a_playhouse_at_rockingham_county_farm/5523/#When:02:37:00Z Rockingham County pet of the week http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_county_pet_of_the_week12/5542/ Daisy, a two-year-old female Chihuahua is available for adoption at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter located at 1401 W. Harrison St. in Reidsville.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:41:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_county_pet_of_the_week12/5542/#When:00:41:00Z Rockingham school board meets Monday http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_school_board_meets_monday3/5541/ The Rockingham County Board of Education meets Monday to review applicants to fill a vacant at-large seat and discuss how to present its selection to the county commissioners for approval.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:22:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_school_board_meets_monday3/5541/#When:21:22:01Z Reidsville man assaulted, police say http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_man_assaulted_police_say/5540/ Reidsville police responded to a robbery and assault on Snead Street on Wednesday night. Someone assaulted, seriously injured and took a billfold from Irshell Willard Thomas, according to Reidsville police. 

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:18:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_man_assaulted_police_say/5540/#When:21:18:00Z ‘Ghost Town’ inspired by director’s Carolina roots http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/ghost_town_inspired_by_directors_carolina_roots/5532/ Ghost Town the Movie is the dream project of Canton native Dean Teaster, who co-directed the film as a tribute to his father, Robert Doyle, who once played Digger the Undertaker at Ghost Town in the Sky, a theme park in Maggie Valley. Jeff Kennedy co-directed the film.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:30:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/ghost_town_inspired_by_directors_carolina_roots/5532/#When:10:30:00Z Rockingham residents—get yourself checked! http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_residents_get_yourself_checked/5524/ One county resident went undiagnosed for decades and wants others to be more aware of their health.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:19:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_residents_get_yourself_checked/5524/#When:02:19:00Z State BOE releases ABC results http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/state_boe_releases_abc_results/5521/ Most Rockingham County schools met expected growth for the 2007-08 school year, but just one in four high schools did, according to the ABCs of Public Education.
A school’s ABCs growth status is determined by its growth calculation and its change ratio—a measure of the percent of students meeting individual growth targets, according to a news release from Rockingham County schools.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:13:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/state_boe_releases_abc_results/5521/#When:19:13:00Z Company plans to offer bus service in Reidsville http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/company_plans_to_offer_bus_service_in_reidsville/5520/ The DeJournettes will move in to the old EMS base at 114 W. Morehead St. The bays provide room for the DeJournettes’ vans and 29-passenger bus, and the left portion of the downstairs will be a reception area with the second floor serving as office space.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:01:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/company_plans_to_offer_bus_service_in_reidsville/5520/#When:18:01:00Z Stoneville council looks for ways to break even on annual July Fourth celebration http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/stoneville_council_looks_for_ways_to_break_even_on_annual_july_fourth_celeb/5519/ Fourth ends in the red

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:11:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/stoneville_council_looks_for_ways_to_break_even_on_annual_july_fourth_celeb/5519/#When:17:11:01Z Search continues for suspect in NC officer’s death http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/search_continues_for_suspect_in_nc_officers_death/5507/ Authorities continue to search for a man who has been charged with shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, a New Hanover County detention officer.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:08:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/search_continues_for_suspect_in_nc_officers_death/5507/#When:11:08:00Z Filmmaker wants to interview war vets in Durham http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/filmmaker_wants_to_interview_war_vets_in_durham/5505/ Call for all war veterans living in Durham.

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:39:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/filmmaker_wants_to_interview_war_vets_in_durham/5505/#When:10:39:00Z Residents have opportunities to fellowship, grow and just relax http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/residents_have_opportunities_to_fellowship_grow_and_just_relax/5494/ The Reidsville Ministerial Alliance is planning a youth block party at the Jerusalem Holy United Church Park at Prince Williams and Jumper streets from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:19:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/residents_have_opportunities_to_fellowship_grow_and_just_relax/5494/#When:02:19:00Z No residents speak at the Eden public hearing http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/no_residents_speak_at_the_eden_public_hearing/5473/ The Eden City Council met for a public hearing Tuesday night about the city’s plans to annex the Indian Hills area, but no one signed up to speak.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:14:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/no_residents_speak_at_the_eden_public_hearing/5473/#When:02:14:00Z Deadline approaches to apply for Rockingham school board http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/deadline_approaches_to_apply_for_rockingham_school_board/5493/ Applications will be taken until 4 p.m. Rockingham County schools’ central office staff stated in an e-mail that it is an in-hand deadlines, and any application received later, even if postmarked before Friday, will not be considered.

]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:40:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/deadline_approaches_to_apply_for_rockingham_school_board/5493/#When:22:40:00Z Commissioners approve Madison ETJ http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/commissioners_approve_madison_etj/5466/ Commissioners David Isley, Bobby Stanley and Amelia Dallas voted in favor; chairman Bert Jones and member Harold Bass voted against.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:07:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/commissioners_approve_madison_etj/5466/#When:03:07:00Z Reidsville celebrates National Night Out http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_celebrates_national_night_out/5472/ Neighborhood watch groups celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday by getting to know each other better while sending a message that they are organized and fighting back against crime.
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]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:58:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_celebrates_national_night_out/5472/#When:00:58:00Z Former Reidsville SRO facing additional charges http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/former_reidsville_sro_facing_additional_charges/5471/ The Reidsville High School student resource officer charged in March with having sex with a student was indicted Monday on four additional charges, according to court records.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:15:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/former_reidsville_sro_facing_additional_charges/5471/#When:22:15:00Z N.C. governor announces increase in tourism, including Rockingham http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_governor_announces_increase_in_tourism_including_rockingham/5467/ State spending by domestic, international visitors jumps to $17.1 billion

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:50:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_governor_announces_increase_in_tourism_including_rockingham/5467/#When:18:50:00Z Closings of local stores tied to market strains created by rising gas costs http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/closings_of_local_stores_tied_to_market_strains_created_by_rising_gas_costs/5465/ A trip through downtown Madison these days paints a disturbing picture for small town retailers. Although some changes occurred over long periods, recent economic blows forced others to close.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/closings_of_local_stores_tied_to_market_strains_created_by_rising_gas_costs/5465/#When:17:25:00Z National Night Out tonight in Reidsville http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/national_night_out_tonight_in_reidsville/5463/ Capt. Ronnie Ellison of the police department’s community policing division said it’s “an effort to take a bite out of crime.” While police chief, Mayor James Festerman organized the first National Night Out in Reidsville. He said the event started with two or three neighborhood watch groups.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:48:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/national_night_out_tonight_in_reidsville/5463/#When:15:48:00Z Retired Green Beret leader helps Obama in NC http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/retired_green_beret_leader_helps_obama_in_nc/5460/ A retired Green Beret general plans to campaign in North Carolina for Democratic president candidate Barack Obama.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:52:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/retired_green_beret_leader_helps_obama_in_nc/5460/#When:10:52:00Z Hearing scheduled for NC Marine charged in death http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/hearing_scheduled_for_nc_marine_charged_in_death/5457/ A Marine corporal has a court hearing scheduled in Fayetteville on charges involving the death of his Army nurse wife.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:23:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/hearing_scheduled_for_nc_marine_charged_in_death/5457/#When:10:23:00Z Duke Energy to announce 2nd-quarter earnings http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/duke_energy_to_announce_2nd_quarter_earnings/5456/ Analysts say they expect Charlotte-based Duke Energy Corp. to announce second-quarter earnings of about 25 cents per share on revenue of $3.1 billion.

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:20:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/duke_energy_to_announce_2nd_quarter_earnings/5456/#When:10:20:00Z Slideshow of Hyco Lake http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/slideshow_of_hyco_lake/5448/ Beating the heat at Hyco Lake
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]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:52:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/slideshow_of_hyco_lake/5448/#When:22:52:00Z Eden sets public hearing on annexation http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_sets_public_hearing_on_annexation/5447/ The Eden City Council will meet Tuesday night for a public hearing about plans to annex land southwest of the city that includes a community that successfully fought annexation in 2005.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:13:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_sets_public_hearing_on_annexation/5447/#When:22:13:00Z State seeks death penalty for Martin http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/state_seeks_death_penalty_for_martin/5445/ WENTWORTH – Luther Martin, the 18-year-old man charged with killing his girlfriend’s infant son, could face the death penalty if convicted, according to a ruling Monday morning in Rockingham County Superior Court.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:32:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/state_seeks_death_penalty_for_martin/5445/#When:17:32:00Z Port City Java will be brewing soon in Mayodan http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/port_city_java_will_be_brewing_soon_in_mayodan/5444/ Port City Java is coming to Mayodan, and the first cup of coffee could be served as early as the end of September, according to Mark Manuel, owner and operator of ManuelCorp., the building contractor for the project that will be adjacent to Wal-Mart on N.C. 135 at U.S. 220.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:01:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/port_city_java_will_be_brewing_soon_in_mayodan/5444/#When:17:01:00Z Outer Banks show gain in occupancy in ‘08 http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/outer_banks_show_gain_in_occupancy_in_08/5441/ More people visited the Outer Banks in June than a year ago despite soaring gasoline prices and other impediments to tourism, a newspaper reported Monday.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:05:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/outer_banks_show_gain_in_occupancy_in_08/5441/#When:12:05:00Z Wayne County, N.C. moves to four-day work week http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/wayne_county_nc_moves_to_four_day_work_week/5438/ About half the workers in Wayne County are switching to a four-day work week and local governments around the state are watching to see how it works.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:44:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/wayne_county_nc_moves_to_four_day_work_week/5438/#When:10:44:00Z Director: Alcohol sales will help zoo plans http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/director_alcohol_sales_will_help_zoo_plans/5437/ The director of the North Carolina Zoo says approval of alcohol sales in Asheboro should bring the zoo closer to an expansion.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:30:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/director_alcohol_sales_will_help_zoo_plans/5437/#When:10:30:00Z Group fights Fayetteville art museum location http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/group_fights_fayetteville_art_museum_location/5436/ The executive director of the Fayetteville Museum of Art says the museum hasn’t started its public fundraising campaign yet because of critics who don’t like its location.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:28:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/group_fights_fayetteville_art_museum_location/5436/#When:10:28:00Z Rockingham’s Dan River Boat Race boasts record number of racers http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockinghams_dan_river_boat_race_boasts_record_number_of_racers/5421/ “We’ve really had a great turnout this year,” said Penn, director of the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. “I think that PBS documentary a couple weeks ago really spurred a lot of interest from people that hadn’t heard about our event before.”

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:23:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockinghams_dan_river_boat_race_boasts_record_number_of_racers/5421/#When:00:23:00Z Slideshow of the first day of football practice in Rockingham County http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/slideshow_of_the_first_day_of_football_practice_in_rockingham_county/5415/ High Schools in Rockingham County all had their first day of football practice
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]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:34:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/slideshow_of_the_first_day_of_football_practice_in_rockingham_county/5415/#When:03:34:00Z Penn Hardware in Madison closes after 110 years http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/penn_hardware_in_madison_closes_after_110_years/5411/ Multi-tasking is not unusual for Charles Colley. During the final day of his “going-out-of-business” sale at Penn Hardware in Madison, Colley often handed out advice on plumbing or gardening problems while ringing up purchases for customers taking advantage of the 50-percent-off prices.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:17:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/penn_hardware_in_madison_closes_after_110_years/5411/#When:21:17:00Z Eden releases shopping brochure http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_releases_shopping_brochure/5410/ The brochure project started in 2007. The front cover was designed by Tom and Nick Barbour of Barbour Studio on Washington Street in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District. The inside pages and remaining outer pages were designed by Eden Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant Deanna Hunt and Eden City Planner Debbie Galloway, the release said. 

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:50:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_releases_shopping_brochure/5410/#When:18:50:00Z Rockingham chase reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_chase_reaches_speeds_in_excess_of_100_mph/5409/ Erick Dwain Sparks, 20, of 2510 Bethany Road in Madison, was charged with fleeing to elude arrest, possession of a firearm by a felon, both felonies, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office said. He also was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. 

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:11:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_chase_reaches_speeds_in_excess_of_100_mph/5409/#When:18:11:00Z Ministerial Alliance plans block party http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/ministerial_alliance_plans_outreach_event/5408/ The Reidsville Ministerial Alliance is planning a teen and youth outreach at the Jerusalem Holy United Church Park at Prince Williams and
Jumper streets 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:40:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/ministerial_alliance_plans_outreach_event/5408/#When:16:40:00Z Hagan detailing plans for rural development http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/hagan_detailing_plans_for_rural_development/5400/ U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan wants to increase investments to reasearch biofuels that can be made in North Carolina.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:58:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/hagan_detailing_plans_for_rural_development/5400/#When:10:58:00Z Democrats enter N.C. political fray http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/democrats_enter_nc_political_fray/5399/ Independent group launches television ad targeting McCrory

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:42:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/democrats_enter_nc_political_fray/5399/#When:10:42:00Z Eden to begin street work http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_to_begin_street_work/5381/ Railroad workers will be pulling up the tracks Tuesday on Bridge Street in Eden

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:17:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_to_begin_street_work/5381/#When:16:17:00Z Easley to sign NC drought response bill http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/easley_to_sign_nc_drought_response_bill/5376/ Easley scheduled a news conference Thursday to sign a bill into law designed to give his administration more power to ensure local governments conserve water.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:04:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/easley_to_sign_nc_drought_response_bill/5376/#When:11:04:00Z Lejeune to hold full-scale anti-terrorism drill http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/lejeune_to_hold_full_scale_anti_terrorism_drill/5374/ The exercise is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:43:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/lejeune_to_hold_full_scale_anti_terrorism_drill/5374/#When:10:43:00Z Experts: N.C. must do better job with water planning http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/experts_nc_must_do_better_job_with_water_planning/5373/ Holman and Whisnant say that North Carolina has no clear goals for reducing water demand or making better use of its water.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:35:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/experts_nc_must_do_better_job_with_water_planning/5373/#When:10:35:00Z Search warrant unveils bloody evidence http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/police_still_seek_answers_in_reidsville_murder/5369/ Reidsville police found a trail of blood and a pair of bloody shoes outside the home of Mark Edwin Wilson, leading to charges that he killed neighbor David James Martin.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:44:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/police_still_seek_answers_in_reidsville_murder/5369/#When:03:44:01Z Shiloh volunteer firefighter charged with taking gas http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/shiloh_volunteer_firefighter_charged_with_taking_gas/5363/ Sunday, a firefighter reported a volunteer fireman who was taking about 15 gallons of gas.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:34:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/shiloh_volunteer_firefighter_charged_with_taking_gas/5363/#When:21:34:00Z Rockingham authorities investigating gas thefts, make arrests http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_authorities_investigating_gas_thefts_make_arrests/5362/ The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents of people taking gas Sunday, and authorities have arrested two people.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:28:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_authorities_investigating_gas_thefts_make_arrests/5362/#When:21:28:00Z Firefighter steals station gas http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/firefighter_steals_station_gas/5354/ Rockingham County Sheriff’s officers have charged a volunteer firefighter with stealing gasoline from the fire station’s gas pump.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:07:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/firefighter_steals_station_gas/5354/#When:15:07:00Z Water quality survey ranks N.C. beaches high http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/water_quality_survey_ranks_nc_beaches_high/5348/ North Carolina’s beaches are among the cleanest in the country, according to a report released yesterday.

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:15:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/water_quality_survey_ranks_nc_beaches_high/5348/#When:11:15:00Z Reidsville police make arrest in stabbing death http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_police_make_arrest_in_stabbing_death/5335/ Reidsville police have made an arrest in the July 23 stabbing death of David James Martin.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:19:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_police_make_arrest_in_stabbing_death/5335/#When:03:19:00Z Teaching the art of babysitting http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/teaching_the_art_of_babysitting/5334/ Good babysitters aren’t easy to find, and a recent class at the Reidsville hospital gave parents something to think about before hiring someone to watch their children.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:11:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/teaching_the_art_of_babysitting/5334/#When:22:11:00Z Eden fire chief resigns for High Point job http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_fire_chief_resigns_for_high_point_job/5332/ Eden Fire Chief Doug Cline has resigned to take a position as training commander for High Point, the city announced Tuesday afternoon.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:58:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/eden_fire_chief_resigns_for_high_point_job/5332/#When:20:58:01Z N.C. unemployment rates increase http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_unemployment_rates_increase/5331/ Unemployment rates rose in 82 out of North Carolina’s 100 counties in June, according to statistics from the state’s Employment Security Commission.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:40:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/nc_unemployment_rates_increase/5331/#When:20:40:01Z Rockingham sheriff investigate missing catalytic converters http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_sheriff_investigate_missing_catalytic_converters/5327/ An opportunities center employee started one of the center’s vans upon his arrival at work Monday morning and thought it sounded unusual. He started the center’s other four vans and noticed the same unusual sound. Upon further investigation, the employee found that the catalytic converters in the five vans and one car were missing.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:51:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/rockingham_sheriff_investigate_missing_catalytic_converters/5327/#When:16:51:01Z Watch for scam artists, Reidsville police say http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/watch_for_scam_artists_reidsville_police_say/5326/ Reidsville police are warning people to be on the lookout for scam artists posing as city employees. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:28:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/watch_for_scam_artists_reidsville_police_say/5326/#When:16:28:00Z Piedmont Triad economic developers group elects new officers http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/piedmont_triad_economic_developers_group_elects_new_officers/5325/ The Piedmont Triad Partnership’s Economic Developers Advisory Committee has elected Robin Rhyne of Surry County as chairman and Graham Pervier of Rockingham County as vice chairman for the fiscal year ending June 30, a news release said.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:01:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/piedmont_triad_economic_developers_group_elects_new_officers/5325/#When:16:01:00Z Reidsville man charged in Eden robbery http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_man_charged_in_eden_robbery/5324/ Mark Avery Martin of 2131 U.S. 158 East in Reidsville, is in the Rockingham County jail under a $20,000 secured bail, accused of robbing an Eden convenience store at gunpoint Friday night. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:54:01 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_man_charged_in_eden_robbery/5324/#When:15:54:01Z Easley takes ribbing before shoulder surgery http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/easley_takes_ribbing_before_shoulder_surgery/5319/ Easley scheduled surgery Tuesday at Duke Hospital to fix torn tendons and remove bone spurs from his right shoulder.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:01:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/easley_takes_ribbing_before_shoulder_surgery/5319/#When:11:01:00Z Funeral service set for Army nurse http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/funeral_service_set_for_army_nurse/5318/ Funeral services are scheduled for an Army nurse killed near Fort Bragg.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:48:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/funeral_service_set_for_army_nurse/5318/#When:10:48:00Z Bush affirms death sentence for former Army cook convicted in N.C. crimes http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/bush_affirms_death_sentence_for_former_army_cook_convicted_in_nc_crimes/5316/ President Bush could have commuted the death sentence of Ronald A. Gray, a former Army cook convicted of multiple rapes and murders.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:41:00 EDT http://www.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/bush_affirms_death_sentence_for_former_army_cook_convicted_in_nc_crimes/5316/#When:10:41:00Z