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HAMLET — School social workers and school counselors from across the district recently completed a year-long training opportunity with celebrated author, child advocate and long-time supporter of Richmond County Schools, Ms. Cheryl Fuller. 

Wingate University undergraduates will hear from Girls on the Run International founder Molly Barker at their May 17 Commencement. Graduate students, who cross the stage on May 18, will get advice from award-winning education champion Russell Booker.

WINGATE — Religious studies scholar, author and ordained Presbyterian minister Dr. Julia Robinson Moore will be the featured speaker at Wingate’s Baccalaureate on May 16. The 4 p.m. service will be held in the Batte Center’s McGee Theatre.

PEMBROKE — Indigenous educator and New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will speak at UNC Pembroke on March 28. 

Richmond Senior High School Class of 1977 graduate Dr. Mitchell Gibson has amassed quite the resume since growing up on a farm in Ellerbe.  

ROCKINGHAM — While Alan Little was in prison on a federal drug conviction, his mother told him that his voice would be heard.

PEMBROKE — Tommy Orange, the author of the New York Times bestselling novel "There There," will speak at UNC Pembroke as part of the 2021-2022 Distinguished Speaker Series. 

ROCKINGHAM — In an uncertain world full of questions, one man’s faith carried him through numerous life trials. 

ROCKINGHAM — A local author will be autographing copies of his debut novel at a downtown restaurant this week.

DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Elizabeth Johnson and Tyrell Plair signed copies of their new children's book on life lessons Friday and Saturday at the town’s community center.