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GUEST EDITORIAL: Free speech case ends foolish N.C. beer label ban
Political appointees who run North Carolina’s booze bureaucracy will no longer play amateur art critic.
N.C. judicial primaries are crucial but fly under the radar
RALEIGH — Judicial races decided in the fall will have a significant impact on the future of North Carolina, but as is often the case, these races are mostly flying under the radar of voters. That’s doubly true for a handful of key primaries in judicial races to be decided May 17.
OPINION: I lost my daughter due to toxic water exposure — I deserve my day in court
For decades, veterans, their families, and civilian staff stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina have sought justice for the unlawful exposure to toxic water. Due to an obscure North Carolina statute, those impacted have been denied the opportunity to seek justice via the judicial system. Proposed legislation currently under review in the U.S. Senate would rectify this egregious breach of justice.
OPINION: R.I.P Randy Weaver: Ruby Ridge is not forgotten
Randy Weaver has passed away. Three decades ago, he was entrapped by an ATF agent. Federal agents subsequently killed his son and wife. The Justice Department denied that anyone’s rights were violated but still paid a multi-million dollar settlement for the Weaver family’s wrongful death lawsuit.
Abortion law in N.C. after Roe
RALEIGH — After the well-publicized leak of a draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, it appears a majority of the court could overturn the current federal precedent — as laid out in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The decision is likely to be released in May or June.
State Supreme Court will not hear Barber's trespass appeal
RALEIGH — Left-wing political activist the Rev. William Barber will not get his day at the N.C. Supreme Court. Justices at the state's highest court have turned down Barber's appeal of a 2019 conviction connected to a protest at the General Assembly.
OPINION: The last best chance for North Carolina’s public schools
A few years ago, I reserved a room at the North Carolina Association of Educators Building in Raleigh for a large public luncheon. When our team arrived a half hour before the event to get set up, however, we encountered a troubling surprise.
N.C. Appeals Court blocks ‘burdensome’ discovery in Opportunity Scholarship lawsuit
RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals has issued new orders blocking all activity in a lawsuit challenging the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program. That includes “burdensome” discovery targeting multiple private schools.
N.C. Democrats mum on unprecedented leak in SCOTUS abortion case
RALEIGH — Democrats in North Carolina are mum on a major breach of decorum in the leak of a draft opinion in a major national abortion case at the U.S. Supreme Court, a violation of unprecedented magnitude.
Leaked opinion signals overturn of abortion law, jeopardizes integrity of SCOTUS
A draft opinion newly leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court could mean that the justices are poised to leave abortion law to individual states. The leak, first reported by Politico, dates back to February and indicates that the high court may be preparing to overturn or drastically curtail the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision on abortion.
OPINION: Governor’s office mus…

As most voters have shown they understand, Roy Cooper has been one of the best governors in modern North Carolina history. He’s a skilled lawyer, pragmatic politician, and a caring... Read more
N.C. Parents' Bill of Rights h…

RALEIGH — A “Parents' Bill of Rights” will get its first discussion in committee Wednesday morning in the N.C. Senate. Senate leaders in the N.C. General Assembly outlined the measure... Read more
Richmond County Sheriff's Offi…

ROCKINGHAM — Two men are charged with murder in connection to homicide last week in the Little Philadelphia community. Read more
Wallace becomes 8th RSHS stude…

ROCKINGHAM — Another student-athlete at Richmond Senior High School signed her letter of commitment on Tuesday. Read more
Hamlet Police charge 18-year-o…

HAMLET— A teen already facing robbery and attempted murder charges is accused in another recent robbery. Read more
Riggins shreds to win at Rocki…

ROCKINGHAM — Drew Riggins slid from the bottom of the bracket to popping the champagne cork after winning MB Drift’s first competitive round of 2022 Sunday, May 22 on Rockingham Speedway's infield... Read more
NCDHHS: Simple steps to practi…

RALEIGH — As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offer... Read more
'Big John' Memorial bracket ch…

ROCKINGHAM — Many of the East Coast’s most successful bracket racers including Clinton’s Eric Aman, St. Pauls' Connor Caulder and Raeford’s Michael Spencer are expected to battle for the biggest... Read more
OPINION: Politics and the real…

"Failed gun legislation is the norm," reads the headline at Axios, "after mass shootings like Buffalo tragedy." Further down in the story, we read that an October 2017 mass shooting... Read more
RCS teacher awarded the Bernice Ratliff Outstanding Teacher Award
HAMLET — Richmond County Partnership for Children hosted its first Early Childhood Professional Appreciation Banquet since the beginning of the COVID pandemic on Tuesday, May 17 at Cole Auditorium.
N.C. General Assembly short session gets into full swing
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly began the first full week of work on Monday with a slate of committee meetings and eighteen bills already filed. The legislature has fast-track…

- Richmond County Sheriff's Office charges 2 in Little Philadelphia murder - Hamlet Police charge 18-year-old in robbery - Riggins shreds to win at Rockingham Speedway for MB Drift's first comp of... Read more
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/24/22)
- FROM ROCKINGHAM WITH LOVE: VFW Auxiliary sending care packages to local servicemen - Wyke becomes Uwharrie District's first female Eagle Scout - Rockingham Police charge fifth man in Ammo Shack burglary
Live at 5 (Monday, 5/23/22)
- Man killed, woman injured in wreck west of Rockingham - Stanback 5th in high jump, 4x100 relay team 6th at 4A state championship - 'Really fulfilling': Greene becomes all-time strikeout leader…
Live at 5 (Friday, 5/20/22)
- Man charged for allegedly not finishing work on house south of Hamlet - MB Drift revs up for first round of competition at Rockingham Speedway - State grant will help jumpstart…
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/19/22)
- Hudson wins 9th District GOP primary, will face Clark in November - Another suspect charged in Ammo Shack burglary - Richmond softball lands 5 on All-Conference team
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 5/18/22)
- Moss beats Boles for N.C. House District 52 seat - Satterfield, Baldwin elected to Richmond County School Board; Ormsby, Mason retain seats - 8 candidates move to November ballot for Richmond…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/17/22)
- Hamlet Police: Drugs found during traffic stop, 2 charged - No. 32 Lady Raiders drop playoff opener at No. 1 Hoggard - Raiders' 4x100 relay team, Stanback earn 4A Mideast regional…
Live at 5 (Monday, 5/16/22)
- Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide - Lady Raiders earn No. 32 seed in 4A East state playoffs - Eason, Medina sign college soccer letters of intent
Live at 5 (Friday, 5/13/22)
- Motorcycle ride brings in $10k for Richmond County Special Olympics - No. 15 Raiders exit 4A East playoffs in second round - No. 8 Richmond suffers second-round playoff loss
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/12/22)
- ATF offering $10K reward in Rockingham gun store burglary - Boles campaign truck reported stolen from Rockingham Walmart - Second round 4A East playoff games moved up
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