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COLUMN: The mighty Pee Dee takes no prisoners
Last week, the skies of our state turned a dark blue. The heavy rain and strong winds came with a vengeance. Power and cable companies worked overtime to keep the utilities going. Duke Power had to find a way to take care of all the water coming from every part of the state. If anyone thinks Duke just makes power they are badly mistaken. Flood control along their many lakes and reservoirs is a major undertaking.
Richmond County under flash flood watch; flood warning issued along Pee Dee River in S.C.
ROCKINGHAM — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of south central North Carolina, including Richmond County.
COLUMN: Adventures in the Pee Dee River Hills
The Pee Dee River starts around Pilot Mountain and runs 232 miles before emptying into the ocean at Georgetown, South Carolina. It starts out by the name of the Yadkin River and turns into the Pee Dee where the Uwharrie River flows into it just below the dam at Tillery. In South Carolina it is known as the Great Pee Dee and along the river’s basin lies the most beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife to be found.
COLUMN: Down the river without a paddle
In this week’s story, I’m going to tell y'all about a fishing trip I had long ago. Yessir, this here fishing tale happened along the banks of the mighty Pee Dee River, not far from where Cartledge Creeks runs into the river.
Richmond County crews perform 2 water rescues in 3 days near Blewett Falls
ROCKINGHAM — Rescuers had to pull four people from the Pee Dee River after they were stranded on the rocks this weekend.
Investigators: Missing Marshville woman thought to be still alive
ROCKINGHAM — Investigators believe a woman who has been missing since Wednesday evening is still alive.
Kayaker rescued on Pee Dee River
ELLERBE — A woman in a kayak had to be rescued on the river late Monday evening.
Vehicle Found in Pee Dee River, Driver Found Alive and Rushed to Hospital
ROCKINGHAM -- Richmond Observer accident reporter/photographer Harold Dawkins rushed to the scene Friday of a vehicle that had run off a boat ramp into the Pee Dee River. The incident occurred at the Pee Dee River boat landing located at the bridge on Highway 74.
The vehicle did have an occupant inside, and the driver had sustained what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The occupant was removed from the vehicle by an individual who was at the boat landing, and First Health Richmond EMS transported the driver to the hospital. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation of the incident.
