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Johnny Patrick of AMVETS Post 316 tolls a bell for the Richmond County servicemen who were killed in the Vietnam War during Richmond County Hospice's annual Salute to Veterans on Nov. 3, 2023.

Richmond County Vietnam vets to be honored

ROCKINGHAM — AMVETS Post 316 is hosting an event later this month to honor and remember those who fought in the Vietnam War. The event, slated for March 29, marks the 52nd anniversary of …
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Huvepharma Plant Manager Greg Vance presents Richmond Community College President Brent Barbee a token of appreciation to RichmondCC for the College’s support of the company during its expansion from manufacturing only chicken vaccinations to also including turkey.

Huvepharma to receive customized training for Scotland County iInvestment

HAMLET — Richmond Community College has secured more than $65,000 in state NC Edge funding for Huvepharma to support its Scotland County location, which is making a $450,000 capital investment …

COLUMN: The Play We've Been Waiting For: 'Dearly Departed'

If there was ever a show with which we as a community could have an absolute field day, it's this one. I love it when synopses begin by describing a community or a family as …

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Rockingham Police Chief George Gillenwater presents the department's annual report to the City Council at the February meeting.

REPORT: Violent crime down, drug arrests up in Rockingham in 2024

ROCKINGHAM — The city’s violent crime rate has been on a downward trend, with 2024 seeing some of the lowest numbers so far this decade, according to the Rockingham Police …
State officials are warning residents to be wary of scam texts about toll fees.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson, North Carolina Turnpike Authority warn of additional toll text scams

RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority are warning North Carolinians about a surge in text message scams falsely claiming to be from NC Quick Pass and …
Hitchcock Place in downtown Rockingham sits empty on March 12 following the closure of Hitchcock Pub and Grill the previous week.

Hitchcock Pub and Grill closes in downtown Rockingham, city working to find replacement

ROCKINGHAM — There is currently one less downtown dining option, but city leaders hope to remedy that soon. Hitchcock Pub and Grill closed for business late last week. The restaurant, …
The Energy Way Industrial Park on Airport Road in southeastern Richmond County. Photo by Charlie Melvin - Richmond Observer

Rockingham Council approves agreement to double wastewater capacity for Energy Way

ROCKINGHAM — Before any announcement of industry coming to the Energy Way Industrial Park, the county is requesting more capacity. The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday voted to approve …

St. Patrick’s Day 'Booze It & Lose It' enforcement campaign underway across N.C.

RALEIGH – The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” enforcement campaign (Monday) to help keep impaired drivers off …

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Senior Amariah Gibson crosses the finish line to win the 100-meter dash Thursday.

Lady Raiders place 3rd at Pinecrest

SOUTHERN PINES — The Richmond Senior High School girls’ track and field team placed third overall in its second Sandhills Athletic Conference meet of the season. Competing at …
Sophomore Alijah Flowers won the 110-meter hurdles Thursday, one of five victories for the Raiders.

Raiders take 2nd at second conference meet

SOUTHERN PINES — At Pinecrest High School Thursday, the Richmond Senior High School boys’ track and field team took second out of five teams. In their second Sandhills Athletic …
Junior Caden Nolan throws a pitch in the top of the first inning of Friday's home game.

PHOTOS: Raiders vs. Pinecrest

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Raider baseball team hosted Pinecrest High School to close its two-game regular season series Friday.  Richmond held an early lead but lost 3-2.  A …
Sophomore Kaylan Parsons connects on an RBI single in Friday's win, which plated the game-winning run.

PHOTOS: JV Lady Raiders win 3rd straight game to start season

ROCKINGHAM — A three-game winning streak is how the Richmond Senior High School junior varsity softball team has started its season.  Capping its three-game opening week, the JV Lady …
Senior Landon Taylor (left) high-fives senior Riley Brown (4) after scoring on a double steal in the sixth inning Friday.

Raiders' rally ends one-run short to Pinecrest

ROCKINGHAM — Chances were presented for the Richmond Senior High School baseball team to even its series with Pinecrest High School Friday. An early lead for the Raiders in the Sandhills …

Road match ends in shutout loss for Lady Raiders

ROSports File Photo: Senior Mascha Theijs was one of a few Lady Raiders to have a scoring chance Friday.

CAMERON — The story through the first seven matches of the season for the Richmond Senior High School girls’ soccer team has been its unlucky inablility to score. That was the case …

Richmond run-ruled by Union Pines

Sophomore Kalynn McCormick had a team-high two hits to go along with an RBI Friday.

ROCKINGHAM — A night after run-ruling its opponent, the Richmond Senior High School softball team was on the other side of the score Friday. Returning to Sandhills Athletic Conference …

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Toni Breidinger rounds the oval at Rockingham Speedway on Jan. 28 in preparation for the Black's Tire 200 in April.

WOMEN AT THE ROCK: Breidinger continues legacy of female drivers at Rockingham Speedway
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Obituaries
 OBITUARY: Richard Evans Quick
Richard Evans Quick, 92, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, to be with his loving wife Zelma and daughter Elaine. Richard was born to Foster Hilton Quick and Bertha Brigman …
OBITUARY: Stephen Von Harris
Stephen Von Harris, age 81, of Hamlet,  passed away peacefully in his home on March 7, 2025. He was a loving husband, family member, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on …
OBITUARY: Sandra Roofe Harris
Sandra Roofe Harris, age 79, of Hamlet, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at The Coventry of Belle Meade Senior Living Community in Southern Pines. Born on July 4, 1945 in …
OBITUARY: Joseph A. Lyerly
Evangelist Joseph A. Lyerly, 80, of Rockingham, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. Joe was born in Rockingham on Oct. 23, 1944 to the Rev. Joe and Edith Lyerly …
OBITUARY: Retter Louise Dawkins
Retter Louise Dawkins, 82, of Hamlet, passed on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Wayman Chapel Faith Center, 461 Ghio Road, Hamlet. …

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North Carolina has become a national leader in such policy areas as tax reform, school choice, and transportation funding. Unfortunately, we lag far behind in providing telehealth options to …
In 2021, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service finalized a rule, initiated in 2019 by an executive order from then-President Donald Trump, that required all hospitals in the United …
You can’t have it both ways. You can’t live in a constitutional republic if you allow the government to act like a police state. You can’t claim to value freedom if you allow the …

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