Unused meds collected at Richmond County Health Department
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. N.L. Forester was at the Richmond County Health Department Wednesday afternoon taking pills.
Richmond County Sheriff's investigators to speak at gang conference
ROCKINGHAM — With gang activity on the rise in Richmond County, one organization is helping to inform residents of the problem.
Richmond County HR director accused of obtaining multiple prescriptions
ROCKINGHAM ― A high-level county government employee is facing felony prescription drug and fraud charges.
Richmond County deputies charge 3 with crack cocaine possession
ROCKINGHAM — In the first week of the new year, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three East Rockingham men on cocaine charges.
Investigators search for Ellerbe Pharmacy break-in suspect
ELLERBE — Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were in town several hours before the parade Saturday investigating a break-in.
Sheriff Says No Threat Made at Richmond Senior; 12 Students Charged in Wednesday Fight
ROCKINGHAM — Rumors of a possible threat at Richmond Senior High School led to an increase in security Friday morning.
According to Briana Goins, public information officer for Richmond County Schools, the rumor of a threatening photo “was supposedly” circulating on social media Thursday night.
An investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was assigned to look into it and determined that “there was never a threat made,” according a statement from Sheriff James Clemmons.
Deputies: Richmond County woman charged with murder after altercation escalates
ROCKINGHAM— A verbal altercation that turned physical resulted in one woman being killed, another injured and a third charged with murder.
Richmond County sheriff’s deputies responded to call Oct. 11 of possible gunshot victims on Sam Richardson Road, north of Rockingham, where they found two women suffering from bullet wounds, according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Richmond County students chall…
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UNCP’s Esports team competes f…
PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke’s Esports team is currently in first place in the Peach Belt Conference. Read more
Man rescued after Hamlet cave-…
HAMLET — A man had to be rescued Thursday afternoon following a cave-in. Read more
DSS, Health Department employe…
ROCKINGHAM — Employees were walking around the Richmond County Human Services Complex with their socks over their pants legs Thursday. Read more
FirstQuit participants celebra…
ROCKINGHAM — Leroy Brown and Carlos Violrio, both of Richmond County, celebrate their one-year anniversary of being tobacco-free and graduating from FirstHealth’s FirstQuit program on Feb. 28 at FirstHealth Moore... Read more
FirstHealth selects HealthMyne…
PINEHURST – HealthMyne Inc., a company focused on delivering quantitative imaging decision support for radiology and oncology, was recently selected by FirstHealth of the Carolinas to advance multiple oncology-related programs... Read more
High school may be too late fo…
RALEIGH — North Carolina high schoolers may be required to pass a financial literacy course in order to graduate, but a certified financial planner says children should start learning about... Read more
Goodman sponsors bill to allow…
RALEIGH — A bill in the N.C. House would authorize public colleges and universities to allow the sale of alcohol at stadiums, athletic facilities, and arenas located on school property. Read more
COLUMN: National popular vote …
After it became clear Donald Trump’s Electoral College triumph would be accompanied by a popular vote loss, USA Today predicted renewed attempts “to kill the Electoral College.” Since then, Oregon... Read more
Valery Standridge: The Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — Valery Standridge, a junior on the Richmond Senior High School soccer team, has been named the Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week.
Ellerbe soccer teams sweep Rockingham; Hamlet splits with Sandy Grove
ELLERBE — A fight for the top spot in the Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference girls’ soccer standings was on the line Tuesday when the Ellerbe and Rockingham middle school…
TOP STORY: Richmond County seniors and youth collaborate on a Social Services mural. Read more
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Goodman, McInnis discuss bills at Chamber's Legislative Breakfast
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TOP STORY: Rockingham woman charged with setting fire at Ashley Chapel church
[VIDEO] Bond set for Hamlet suspects
The search is over for two men police have been looking for since late Thursday night after a police officer was fired upon following a traffic stop. Investigators with the Hamlet…
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Matt Harrelson and Russell Parker are joined by Joseph Lombard to breakdown the top stories out of ISM Raceway and take a look ahead at the AutoClub 400, plus Drivers…
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TOP STORIES: Richmond County HR director accused of obtaining multiple prescriptions; Rockingham bed and breakfast amendment opposed, tabled.
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Rockingham Speedway is at the center of attention in Richmond County with Hoptoberfest making its debut at The Rock and Governor Roy Cooper proposes $8 million for the track in…
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LIVE at 5 (Friday, 3/1/19)INTERVIEW: Steve Earwood, President of Rockingham Dragway
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