RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly began the first full week of work on Monday with a slate of committee meetings and eighteen bills already filed. The legislature has fast-track plans to “pre-negotiate” the budget and be out by July 1. Still, important issues are on the to-do list, like health care access reports and parental involvement in education.
'Big John' Memorial bracket ch…
ROCKINGHAM — Many of the East Coast’s most successful bracket racers including Clinton’s Eric Aman, St. Pauls' Connor Caulder and Raeford’s Michael Spencer are expected to battle for the biggest... Read more
OPINION: Politics and the real…
"Failed gun legislation is the norm," reads the headline at Axios, "after mass shootings like Buffalo tragedy." Further down in the story, we read that an October 2017 mass shooting... Read more
RCS teacher awarded the Bernic…
HAMLET — Richmond County Partnership for Children hosted its first Early Childhood Professional Appreciation Banquet since the beginning of the COVID pandemic on Tuesday, May 17 at Cole Auditorium. Read more
N.C. General Assembly short se…
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly began the first full week of work on Monday with a slate of committee meetings and eighteen bills already filed. The legislature has fast-track... Read more
Economic impact study shows va…
HAMLET — Richmond Community College is a local college with a big impact. How big? According to a new economic impact analysis, RichmondCC has an $88.2 million impact on Richmond... Read more
Wyke becomes Uwharrie District…
ELLERBE — Lexie Wyke made history this weekend as the first female in Richmond County to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Read more
SEASON PREVIEW: Hamlet Post 49…
HAMLET — Upgrades have been made to the Hamlet American Legion Post 49 baseball program, both on and off the field, that head coach Chip Gordon believes will lead to... Read more
Southern Pines' Lytch wins Roc…
ROCKINGHAM — Rain brought a premature end to racing in Sunday’s NHRA National Open at Rockingham Dragway, but not before Southern Pines’ Willie Lytch used a .010 package to get... Read more
Jif peanut butter recalled nat…
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is advising people to not eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that are being recalled due... Read more
FROM ROCKINGHAM WITH LOVE: VFW Auxiliary sending care packages to local servicemen
ROCKINGHAM — Six Richmond County natives serving overseas in the military will soon be receiving several boxes from home.
MRH–Richmond honors doctor, advanced practice provider with 2022 awards
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond has recognized Philip Mondi, M.D. and nurse practitioner Michelle Trexler for their outstanding efforts to care for patients.
- Man killed, woman injured in wreck west of Rockingham - Stanback 5th in high jump, 4x100 relay team 6th at 4A state championship - 'Really fulfilling': Greene becomes all-time strikeout leader... Read more
Live at 5 (Friday, 5/20/22)
- Man charged for allegedly not finishing work on house south of Hamlet - MB Drift revs up for first round of competition at Rockingham Speedway - State grant will help jumpstart…
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/19/22)
- Hudson wins 9th District GOP primary, will face Clark in November - Another suspect charged in Ammo Shack burglary - Richmond softball lands 5 on All-Conference team
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 5/18/22)
- Moss beats Boles for N.C. House District 52 seat - Satterfield, Baldwin elected to Richmond County School Board; Ormsby, Mason retain seats - 8 candidates move to November ballot for Richmond…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/17/22)
- Hamlet Police: Drugs found during traffic stop, 2 charged - No. 32 Lady Raiders drop playoff opener at No. 1 Hoggard - Raiders' 4x100 relay team, Stanback earn 4A Mideast regional…
Live at 5 (Monday, 5/16/22)
- Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide - Lady Raiders earn No. 32 seed in 4A East state playoffs - Eason, Medina sign college soccer letters of intent
Live at 5 (Friday, 5/13/22)
- Motorcycle ride brings in $10k for Richmond County Special Olympics - No. 15 Raiders exit 4A East playoffs in second round - No. 8 Richmond suffers second-round playoff loss
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/12/22)
- ATF offering $10K reward in Rockingham gun store burglary - Boles campaign truck reported stolen from Rockingham Walmart - Second round 4A East playoff games moved up
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 5/11/22)
- Richmond County deputy involved in wreck north of Rockingham - Bisque Quick opens as DIY art studio in downtown Hamlet - No. 5 Lady Raiders upset No. 4 Southern Lee to…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/10/22)
- April sees more than 8 tons of roadside trash in Richmond County - Sriratanakoul's tally lifts Lady Raiders to win on senior night - Richmond secures first-round home games in 4A…
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