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Death investigation underway after body found in Pee Dee River
ROCKINGHAM — A man reported missing early last week was reportedly found in the Pee Dee River Saturday evening.
Preservation work upcoming for Pee Dee River bridges
RALEIGH — A trio of bridges over the Pee Dee River will soon undergo preservation work thanks to a contract recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Richmond County hosting statewide search and rescue exercise at Diggs Tract
ROCKINGHAM — If you see groups of men walking around the Diggs Tract dressed in military-style clothing next weekend, emergency management officials say “don’t be alarmed.”
Anson County man reportedly caught with meth at Pee Dee boat landing
ROCKINGHAM — An Anson County man with an outstanding warrant — and previous murder conviction — was reportedly found with meth last week.
Permanent protection for Alcoa lands at Tuckertown: Conservation partners announce land purchase and name change
RALEIGH — In the Piedmont of North Carolina lies Tuckertown Reservoir, an impoundment of the Yadkin River known for its recreational opportunities and as a vital water resource for North Carolinians. Adjacent to Tuckertown are the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Alcoa Game Lands.
COLUMN: Ghostly music at Grassy Island Part II
As we continue this week with some folklore of the Pee Dee River area, we find that, in earlier times, a lot of folks used the ford to cross the river just above Grassy Island.
COLUMN: Ghostly music at Grassy Island Part I
Until the early 1900s, the Pee Dee River ran free and clear from the North Carolina mountains to the South Carolina coast with no man-made structures to hinder its flow.
COLUMN: What happened to the bear?
Back in the '50s, when I was just a lad, my family lived on Highway 74 west of Rockingham. Back then 74 was just a winding two-lane road with a lot of hills to go over before you reached the Pee Dee River. The river was just a few miles down the road from where I lived. On each side of the river bridge there were two stores, one in Richmond County and the other in Anson County. Both stores sold all types of merchandise and goods. Also, each store sold all types of fish that were caught in the nearby river; such as shad, mullet and catfish.
COLUMN: Running trot lines in the Pee Dee River
Trotlines are to fishing as tractors are to farming. Both require less time and work to accomplish your goal.
Long-awaited pavilion under construction at Chalk's Landing
ROCKINGHAM — Members of the Chalk’s Landing community gathered together on Saturday for the groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited amenities pavilion.
