RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service urges everyone to be cautious with fire over the holiday weekend. The lack of rainfall in most areas has increased the probability of wildfires, especially within the eastern portion of the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists 21 counties in southeast North Carolina as abnormally dry.
Heritage nips Pinecrest in PKs…
RALEIGH — After a strong defensive performance by both teams in regulation and overtime, the Heritage Huskies won the school’s first Women’s Soccer State Championship in a penalty kick shootout over... Read more
Newest Raider Malik Covington …
ROCKINGHAM — Malik Covington’s smile was hard to miss Friday afternoon, as he saw his biggest dream became a reality thanks to the Richmond Senior High School football program. Read more
'MATTer of Opinion' Sports Col…
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COLUMN: Drooling in anticipati…
A few months ago, my wife convinced me to do one of those at home ancestry DNA things. I had heard horror stories about them, mostly from friends who had... Read more
Forest Service urges extreme c…
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service urges everyone to be cautious with fire over the holiday weekend. The lack of rainfall in most areas has increased the probability of wildfires... Read more
Tucker: Blooming Business Expo…
HAMLET — More than 30 local companies filled the lobby and banquet hall of Cole Auditorium Wednesday for the annual Blooming Business Expo. Read more
Richmond Community Theatre pre…
ROCKINGHAM — As the Richmond Community Theatre wraps up its 42nd season with "The Cemetery Club," director Merrie Dawkins announced Friday on the theatre's Facebook page that the final show... Read more
Preparations made for Richmond…
ROCKINGHAM — Members of the Rockingham VFW Post 4203 Auxiliary are prepping for Saturday’s Memorial Day service. Read more
CASTING CALL: Auditions for 'S…
PEMBROKE — Auditions for "Strike at the Wind!" will be held on Sunday at Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNC Pembroke. Read more
Lady Raider Softball Season Recap: Trio of seniors, quick progression led Richmond to 'successful season'
ROCKINGHAM — When asked what could be used as a measuring stick to define the 2019 season, Richmond Senior High School head softball coach Wendy Wallace pointed to her team’s…
Richmond County man charged with 3 counts of incest
HAMLET — A man is facing incest charges from incidents alleged to have happened late last year.
LIVE at 5 (Friday, 5/24/19)
TOP STORY: Man arrested for arson WEATHER: The heat continues to slam the sandhills region. SPORTS" Raider volleyball to host developmental camp
LIVE at 5 (Thursday, 5/23/19)
TOP STORY: Rockingham Police seek driver of a truck used to steal a trailer WEATHER: Not a drop of rain and barely a cloud is expected for the next seven days. SPORTS:…
LIVE at 5 (Wednesday, 5/22/19)
TOP STORY: Two different vehicle accidents result in airlift to UNC Chapel Hill ALSO: Dog tags along during Special Olympics torch run WEATHER: Heat wave coming to Rchmond County.
LIVE at 5 (Tuesday, 5/21/19)
TOP STORY: Lidl grocery store is set to close in Rockingham. ALSO: Kayaker rescued on Pee Dee River SPORTS: Lady Raider 4x100 relay team breaks program record and finishes 4th in state…
VIDEO: RSHS seniors revisit elementary schools
Richmond Senior High School’s soon-to-be graduates took a stroll down memory lane Tuesday morning.
LIVE at 5 (Monday, 5/20/19)
INTERVIEW: Angineek Gillenwater with Richmond Community College TOP STORY: East Rockingham fire is being investigated as possible arson WEATHER: The heat is about to pick up in the upcoming week.
LIVE at 5 (Friday, 5/17/19)
TOP STORY: House in Hamlet catches fire. WEATHER: See how the forecast will be in Ellerbe for the Strawberry festival. SPORTS: Six Richmond County players help Marlboro Academy to state title
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