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SELC files petition to vacate air quality permits for Amazon project

ROCKINGHAM — An environmental law firm has filed a petition for a contested case hearing related to the Amazon Data Center project. The Southern Environmental Law Center filed the petition …
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State wildlife agency seeks public comment for peregrine falcon plan

RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comments on its Peregrine Falcon Conservation Plan through Nov. 12, 2026. This breeding population is state-listed as …

Jeremy Hollingsworth, R.N., is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s DAISY Award. Jeremy was nominated by a former patient he cared for in the ICU. Jeremy is pictured with MRH-Richmond team members and nursing leadership.

Jeremy Hollingsworth, R.N., recognized with DAISY Award at Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond

ROCKINGHAM — Jeremy Hollingsworth, a registered nurse at Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond, is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s DAISY Award, which recognizes employees who go above and …

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Rockingham firefighters respond to a small fire on the outside of Henry's Uptown Cafe on Oct. 7.

Rockingham Fire Department responds to smoke at restaurant

ROCKINGHAM — A discarded cigarette led to the evacuation of a local restaurant during lunchtime Wednesday. According to Rockingham Fire Chief Austin Parker, crews responded to a call of smoke …

CHEERS TO 20 YEARS: 400-plus runners participate in Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic

ROCKINGHAM — The weather for the weekend didn’t look very promising at first, as Richmond County was getting much-needed rain prior to the Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic taking place on Sept. …

Drone show to highlight DAR's America 250 celebration at the Cole

HAMLET — The General Henry William Harrington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will continue its America 250 activities with a community celebration next month at Cole …

NCDMV transitions to digital vehicle registration today

ROCKY MOUNT — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide printed registration …

Candidate forum scheduled in Ashley Chapel community

The Ashley Chapel Community Organization is hosting a Town Hall Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ashley Chapel Community Center, 297 Mizpah Road, in …

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COLUMN: Bats, balls, and the pros that make them go

Scott Emerson and Colin Hardin probably don't know each other, but they should meet sometime. A dugout would be an appropriate setting. Surrounded both by stitched five-ounce cowhide spheres, and by …
Richmond Senior's Chase Wilson heads for the end zone for what would have been the Raiders' first touchdown of their Oct. 8 game against Jack Britt, but there was a flag on the play.

JV Raiders revel in win over Jack Britt

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s junior varsity football team continued its winning ways Thursday with a 29-6 victory over the Jack Britt Buccaneers at Raider Stadium. The first quarter …
Gabe Broyles celebrates after winning MB Drift's 2026 season championship at Rockingham Speedway.

Broyles wins MB Drift 2026 season championship at the Rock

ROCKINGHAM — Despite never finishing in the top spot of any event, Gabe Broyles slid to the top of the leaderboard to become MB Drift’s 2026 season champion Sept. 27 at Rockingham Speedway. …
Ty Covington runs in his second interception and third touchdown during the Oct. 2 homecoming game against Pine Forest.

Richmond pummels Pine Forest in homecoming win

ROCKINGHAM — Standout plays by Ty Covington and Chance Crowder helped Richmond Senior earn a 46-6 win over Pine Forest in front of a homecoming crowd at Raider Stadium on Friday. Covington put …
Kevin Diaz-Lopez scored one of Richmond Senior's three goals Sept. 30 at home against Overhills.

Raiders tame Jaguars on the soccer field

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team found redemption Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Overhills, following a same-score loss Monday to Hoke County. Patrick Smith put the Raiders …
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Richmond's Valencia finishes 1st in cross country meet at Hinson Lake

Emely Valencia crosses the finish line first to win the girls portion of the Sept. 30 cross country meet at Hinson Lake in Rockingham.

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s Emely Valencia was the first to cross the finish line in the girls cross country meet Wednesday at Hinson Lake. The meet included runners from Richmond, Jack …

Lady Raiders earn 7-2 win over Jack Britt in weather-shortened week

Junior Erin Drumwright earned her fifth singles shutout of the season with an 8-0 win in last week

The Richmond Senior High School girls tennis team saw two matches washed out by rain last week, but the Lady Raiders made the most of their lone opportunity on the court. Richmond was scheduled …

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Richmond-Rolesville game resumes at East Wake; homecoming slated for next Friday
Obituaries
Obituaries
 OBITUARY: Bessie Jean Douglas
Bessie Jean Douglas, 89, of Rockingham, passed on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.  Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 157 …
OBITUARY: Lois Jean Kelly
Lois Jean Kelly, 84, of Rockingham, passed on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Holiness Church, 118 Channie McManus Drive, …
OBITUARY: Lisa Robinson Langley
Lisa Robinson Langley, 63, of Hamlet, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at her home. She was born in Richmond County on Feb. 16, 1963, daughter of the late Richard Thomas …
OBITUARY: Louise Lambert Sweatt
Louise Lambert Sweatt, 87, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 21, 1938, in Richmond County, daughter …
OBITUARY: Sadie Spencer
Sadie Spencer, 84, of Rockingham, passed on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 401 Holly Grove …

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For as long as human beings have lived in settled communities subject to political (rather than familial) authority, there have been political factions — as well as politicians decrying the …
Voters beware! At the end of your ballot, you’re asked to approve permanent changes to the North Carolina constitution that will harm families for generations. In particular, a proposed …
 The North Carolina General Assembly approved substantial pay increases for public schoolteachers earlier this year. If a bipartisan commission has its way, teacher compensation will soar over …

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