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Richmond County Hospice cancels Salute to Veterans, still providing take-out lunch

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Hospice has announced a change of plans for its annual Salute to Veterans event scheduled for Friday. Hospice staffers announced in a video Thursday that the …
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COLUMN: Richmond County: A mother’s heart, a community’s promise

For years, Richmond County felt like Mayberry, USA, to me. It was home, the North Carolina Motor Speedway, the railroad station, the legacy of John Coltrane, and neighborly people who knew your …

Pictured, from left: Larry Mercer, Purple Heart veteran; Joe Ingram, commander, DAV.

New sign installed at Hamlet's DAV and Purple Heart facility

HAMLET — A new sign has been installed at the Disabled American Veterans-Purple Heart facility on N.C. 177. The sign is located near the Huey helicopter, similar to those flown in the Korean …

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Piedmont Natural Gas lowers rates for North Carolina customers as winter heating season begins

CHARLOTTE — With outdoor temperatures falling, Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it has decreased rates for its North Carolina customers. The latest rate change, which took effect Nov. 1, will …

ELECTION: Richmond County Board of Commissioners gaining 3 new members

ROCKINGHAM — Three new faces will be joining the Richmond County Board of Commissioners, according to the unofficial results of Tuesday’s election. Returning Commissioner Justin Dawkins will …
Branson Lear's BMW E46 sits on display at Richmond County Hospice's Cool Cars for a Cause show in 2026.

CHRIST AND CARS: Redeemed Racing hosting car show in Rockingham's Harrington Square

ROCKINGHAM — Harrington Square will be filled with autos this weekend for Redeemed Racing’s inaugural Crusin’ With Care car show. The event, scheduled from 10-noon on Saturday, is a …

Several Veterans Day events slated across Richmond County

ROCKINGHAM — There are several upcoming events across Richmond County to recognize local veterans for their service to the country. The town of Dobbins Heights kicks things off at 10 a.m. …
Jacob Heckler, 18, was reportedly last seen near his home late Monday morning.

Scotland County deputies searching for missing 18-year-old

WAGRAM — Investigators in Scotland County are asking for help finding a missing 18-year-old with cognitive issues. According to the Scotland County Sheriff’s office, Jacob Aharon Heckler, of …

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Raiders advance in state soccer playoffs with OT win

Lalito Soriano (No. 15) scores the Raiders' fourth and final goal of the Nov. 2 playoff game to secure the win against the A.L. Brown Wonders.
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team picked up a 4-2 win at home Monday against the  A.L. Brown Wonders in the first round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 7A …

Raiders hosting playoff games in football, soccer

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity and soccer teams aren’t quite done for the season, with the state playoffs in both sports on the horizon. For the first time in years, the Raiders …
Richmond Senior's Cam Everett catches a pass for a touchdown in last Friday's game against Overhills.

Richmond rolls Overhills, plans to prevail over Pinecrest

ROCKINGHAM — The Raiders could end the regular season in a three-way tie following last Friday’s 42-27 win over the Jaguars of Overhills. Richmond’s first touchdown came from a pass to …
Richmond Senior soccer coach Rodrigo Diaz unveils a polo shirt reading "Make History" following the Raiders' first win over Pinecrest in 10 years.

RAIDERS MAKE HISTORY: Richmond beats Pinecrest in soccer for first time in 10 years to close regular season

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team celebrated a historic win Monday night after besting PInecrest for the first time in a decade. A goal in each half from Allen Franco helped …

Rockingham Dragway issues statement regarding state grant funding

ROCKINGHAM — Questions about transparency regarding the use of public funds at Richmond County’s historic racing venues have led the owners of one of the tracks to issue a statement in an attempt …
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Rockingham Speedway to be auctioned or sold — whichever comes first

The N.C. Education Lottery 250 gets underway at Rockingham Speedway in 2025.

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s historic round track is up for sale yet again. Less than a year after being purchased by the International Hot Rod Association, Rockingham Speedway has been …

Richmond falls in double-loss to Jack Britt

Richmond Senior

ROCKINGHAM — Both of Richmond Senior’s soccer teams struggled at home Thursday against the Jack Britt Buccaneers, with the varsity squad scoring the only goal for the Raiders. Despite …

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Obituaries
Obituaries
 OBITUARY: Nancy Houle
Nancy Houle, 87, passed away at her daughter’s home. She was born on Aug. 15, 1939 in Maine, a daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Allen Belrose.  She lived many years in …
OBITUARY: Sandra Smith Hill
Sandra "Sandy" Smith Hill, 64, of Rockingham passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven. She was born in New Haven County, Connecticut, daughter of both the late …
OBITUARY: Franklin Eugene Young Sr.
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Franklin Eugene Young Sr., affectionately known as Frankie, of Hamlet, North Carolina. Frankie departed this life on Nov. 1, …
OBITUARY: Barbara Karen Webb
Barbara Karen Webb, 74, of Rockingham passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at Richmond Co. Hospice Haven. She was born May 14, 1952 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Henry L. and …
OBITUARY: James Thomas Parsch Sr.
James Thomas “Jim” Parsch Sr., 86, of Shallotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, following a courageous 16-month battle with cancer. …

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Opinion
A revolution can topple a tyrant without dismantling tyranny. An election can replace a president without curbing the powers of the presidency. A new political majority can inherit the …
We wrote repeatedly that the 2025 mid-term election was unusually quiet. We now know why. North Carolinians were seething mad at the way things were going and the avalanche of early vote demonstrated …
As I write this, the midterm elections of 2026 aren‘t over. I don’t know whether, among other unsettled questions, the Republicans will retain control of both chambers of the North Carolina …

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