HAMLET — Although much of Friday night’s snow has melted, many roads are still in rough shape, leading Richmond County Schools to cancel classes for Monday.
Richmond swimming returns to c…
LAURINBURG — The Richmond Senior High School boys’ and girls’ swimming teams returned to competitive action for the first time in the new year last Wednesday at St. Andrews University. Read more
Icy roads remain in Richmond C…
HAMLET — Although much of Friday night’s snow has melted, many roads are still in rough shape, leading Richmond County Schools to cancel classes for Monday. Read more
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Wrecks reported in Rockingham …
ROCKINGHAM — First responders are urging Richmond County residents to stay off the roads as snow continues to fall across the area. Read more
Richmond County Health Departm…
ROCKINGHAM — With the possibility of lingering snow, the Richmond County Health Department canceled COVID testing for Saturday — after reporting more than 250 new cases and additional deaths. Read more
COLUMN: Vacation destination d…
About this time each year, my wife and I start thinking about a vacation. I don't know if we are still mentally programmed for winter and want to escape the... Read more
Stay off roads, don't put your…
RALEIGH — North Carolina transportation officials are pre-treating roads from the Piedmont to the coast and urging people in the path of this next round of winter weather to stay... Read more
Richmond County under winter s…
ROCKINGHAM — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Richmond County and much of central North Carolina with up to 3 inches of snowfall expected. Read more
Mount Vernon Mills acquiring W…
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond County textile mill is coming under new ownership. Read more
OPINION: Latest N.C. cartoon kerfuffle shines light on upcoming elections
I chuckled when I first saw the cartoon posted Jan. 15 by Wake County Democrats on their Twitter account. Visible below, and with the title “Bored of Education,” it depicts…
Record hospitalizations are straining North Carolina’s hospitals, NCDHHS requests federal assistance
RALEIGH — The highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 is sending record numbers of people to North Carolina hospitals, straining hospital capacity.
- Winter storm leads to more cancellations, closings in Richmond County - Missing middle schooler found, returned to mother - Local athletic events postponed Read more
Live at 5 (Thursday, 1/20/22)
- Richmond County Schools cancels classes for Friday - Additional COVID-related death, more than 300 cases reported in Richmond County - Richmond County pair facing negligent child abuse charges
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 1/19/22)
- Morris rejoins Rockingham City Council - Richmond County surpasses 10K total COVID cases, more than 600 reported over weekend - Raiders rout Scotland in rivalry game for 15th straight victory
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 1/18/22)
- Fuller schedule for Richmond athletics this week - Rockingham Dragway base for Duke Energy effort - Moss appointed to joint transportation oversight committee
Live at 5 (Monday, 1/17/22)
- 1,200 in Richmond County still without power following winter storm - Multiple motorsports events on Rockingham Speedway's 2022 schedule - Raiders edge Lumberton to secure 14th straight win to start season
Live at 5 (Friday, 1/14/22)
- Richmond County under winter storm watch, wintry mix expected - Rockingham basketball vs Anson - RSHS bowling pick up wins
Live at 5 (Thursday, 1/13/22)
- More than 300 test positive for COVID in Richmond County - Weekend winter storm weather chance increases
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 1/12/22)
- Hamlet cancels meeting due to 'COVID exposures;' 96 new cases reported - Rockingham Police Department has cameo in 'The Tender Bar' - Samaritan Colony breaks ground on SECU Foundation Women's Recovery…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 1/11/22)
- Richmond County averaging 350 COVID tests per day; 281 cases reported Monday - Official Richmond County Athletes of the Week - Potential snowfall for late Thursday, early Friday
Live at 5 (Monday, 1/10/22)
- Richmond County to repair water line on Wednesday; loss of pressure expected - Rockingham Police charge felon with taking indecent liberties with a child - No. 4 Raiders tie program's best…
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