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Settlement reached between Gathings, Richmond County Board of Commissioners

Commissioner Jamie Gathings looks over a draft resolution regarding complaints filed against him from other commissioners and county employees during a special meeting on Feb. 3.
ROCKINGHAM — A settlement has been reached in a months-long battle between Commissioner Jamie Gathings and the rest of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. The settlement — …
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Sandhills SAR participating in 244th anniversary of the attack at the House in the Horseshoe

The Sandhills Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution invites all to join us for a day of living history and a patriotic ceremony to honor the 242nd Anniversary of the attack at The Historic …

Wingate University receives $1 million Levine Foundation grant to boost college-access programs

WINGATE — A new $1 million grant from The Leon Levine Foundation will help Wingate University improve college access in rural eastern Union County and neighboring counties. The grant, to …

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N.C. law puts moratorium on driver license expirations

HAMLET — If your driver license is about to expire and you’re concerned about long lines, the state is extending a grace period. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday …

10 candidates file for 2025 election in Richmond County

ROCKINGHAM — Candidate filing is underway and 10 candidates — including two newcomers — have thrown their proverbial hats in the ring within the first two days at the Richmond …
Syeddia Shervita Shelton, 15, was reportedly last seen on June 27.

Police searching for missing Rockingham teen

ROCKINGHAM — Police are asking for help in finding a teenage girl who hasn’t been seen in more than a week. The Rockingham Police Department on Monday afternoon posted a photo of …
N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey speaks during a town hall meeting at Leath Memorial Library.

Hamlet fatality mentioned in insurance commissioner's warning of vehicular heatstroke

HAMLET — Several state agencies have issued warnings this week regarding safety in the summer heat, especially when it comes to dangers of being left in a vehicle. In a public service …

Richmond County to share $58 million in broadband expansion

ROCKINGHAM — Twenty-six rural North Carolina counties, including Richmond, will benefit from a $58 million investment in broadband internet. According to the office of Gov. Josh Stein, …

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Season ends for No. 4 Junior 49ers against Moore County

ROSports File Photo: The Hamlet Junior baseball team suffered a double-elimination loss Wednesday to Moore County Post 12, ending its season.
MOCKSVILLE — Trying to keep its postseason run alive Wednesday, the job couldn’t be done for the Hamlet American Legion Junior baseball team. Capping its first playoff appearance in …
Rising junior defensive back Kyngston Kirby makes an interception against Cheraw during Wednesday's jamboree.

PHOTOS: Second 7-on-7 jamboree in the books for Raiders

ROCKINGHAM — Following a 10-day break, the Richmond Senior High School football program got back to work this week. The most interactive part of the Raiders’ practice schedule was …
ROSports File Photo: The Hamlet Junior baseball team made its program playoff debut Tuesday as the No. 4 seed in the Area 3 Conference tournament.

Early lead undone for Hamlet Juniors to start playoffs

LEXINGTON — The Hamlet American Legion Junior baseball team achieved a program milestone by making its debut playoff appearance Tuesday. In just its second season since its inception, and …
Evan Hodges (left) and Caden Nolan (right) have their picture taken at the 2025 BodyArmor State Games.

Hodges, Nolan rep Raider Diamond at State Games

GREENSBORO — For two local baseball players, the grind seemingly never stops. And neither does their representation of the Raider Diamond.  Evan Hodges and Caden Nolan, both rising …

Rockingham Speedway puts Crown 9 on pause

ROCKINGHAM — The grassroots racing series at Rockingham Speedway is being put on hold. The track announced Monday afternoon that it was “pausing” its signature Crown 9 Champion …

PHOTOS: Post 49 at Eastern Randolph, game two

Collin Hill (left) first bumps Caden Nolan (10) following an out in the third inning of Sunday

ASHEBORO — The Hamlet American Legion baseball team suffered a season-ending loss Sunday. In game two of its opening round playoff series against Eastern Randolph Post 81, Hamlet lost 11-5 …

Season ends for No. 2 Hamlet in first round of conference playoffs

Garrett Manning drives in two of his three RBI with a base hit in the top of the fifth inning Sunday.

ASHEBORO — Unable to even its playoff series Sunday, Hamlet Post 49 saw its 2025 season come to an end. Battling the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal at McCrary Park, Hamlet lost game …

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Garrett Manning scores Hamlet's lone run of Saturday's playoff game in the sixth inning following a two-out error.
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PHOTOS: Post 49 vs. Eastern Randolph, game one
Obituaries
Obituaries
 OBITUARY: Cathy Dawkins Bullard
Cathy Dawkins Bullard entered her heavenly home on Monday, July 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Born in Rockingham on Jan. 6, 1959, Cathy was the …
OBITUARY: Daniel Macon Paul Carnley
Daniel Macon Paul “Boone” Carnley, 49, of Hamlet passed Thursday, July 3 , 2025   at the family home. He was born on March 16, 1976 in Davenport, Florida, and he was a son of …
OBITUARY: Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson, 72, of Rockingham, passed on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Centenary AME Zion Church, 10150 U.S. Hwy 74 E., …
OBITUARY: Rose Claire Beach McHugh
Rose Claire Beach McHugh, 92, of Hamlet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice Haven. She was born April 20, 1933, in Binghamton, New York, daughter of the late …
OBITUARY: Drucilla Wilson Benoist Taylor
Drucilla “Drue” Wilson Benoist Taylor went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday July 8, 2025. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy of serving her Heavenly Father. One of her greatest …

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Opinion
Ho hum…another hot summer day in North Carolina that ended in torrential rain and catastrophic flooding. That was the cap to this past holiday weekend in central North Carolina. An early …
As I write this, the known death toll of floods in Texas stands at 104, including dozens of children from summer camps dotting the affected area. That number will likely increase.   …
North Carolina continues to enjoy one of America’s fastest rates of population growth, adding some 165,000 new residents in 2024 alone. That was the fourth-largest numerical gain in the country …

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