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Richmond Early College students honored at awards ceremony
HAMLET — Last night Richmond Early College High School held its annual Academic Awards Ceremony. This event is used to present scholarships and congratulate students on their academic achievements.
Wingate graduates urged to be bold and authentic, as 416 receive degrees
WINGATE — Wingate University graduates picking up their bachelor’s degrees Tuesday got seven bits of wisdom from the mouths of babes, or more specifically third- through eighth-grade students, via Girls on the Run founder Molly Barker.
Wingate Athletics receives $2 million gift from alum Smart for new facility
WINGATE — Wingate University Athletics announced Monday that it has received a $2 million gift from Andrew (’01) and Julie Smart that will significantly advance fundraising for a student-athlete training and development facility. The commitment represents nearly half of the total cost of the $4.3 million project and pushes this transformational facility toward reality.
Richmond Senior students honored at Academic Awards Ceremony
HAMLET — Last night (Thursday, May 12) Richmond Senior High School held its annual Academic Awards Ceremony. This event is used to present scholarships and congratulate students on their academic achievements.
Exercise science major uses research projects to help her mom recover from cancer
WINGATE — Connecting what you’re taught in the classroom to the world around you should be the goal for every student. For Wingate exercise science major Gracie Moree, the opportunity to do research that could address an immediate need within her family was both rewarding and inspiring.
Appeals Court to decide whether UNC System students can seek refunds from COVID semester
RALEIGH — University of North Carolina System could be forced to refund portions of fees charged to students across the state in spring 2020, depending on the outcome of a case heard Tuesday morning at the N.C. Court of Appeals.
UNCP's DeWhitt Locklear earns prestigious Presser Scholar Award
PEMBROKE — The UNC Pembroke Department of Music hosted its 20th annual Honors Recital on Tuesday, in Moore Hall Auditorium, featuring student performances, award presentations and a tribute to a retiring faculty member.
UNC Pembroke's SGA earn Delegation of the Year award
PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke is fulfilling its mission of fostering, promoting and cultivating student leadership. The UNC System recently recognized those concerted efforts as UNCP was awarded Delegation of the Year accolades at the UNC System Association of Student Governments meeting.
2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills state champions decided
ELLERBE — A high school team from Stanly County and a middle school team from Surry County took top honors at the 2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament on April 30.
Girls on the Run founder, accomplished educator to speak at Wingate Commencement
Wingate University undergraduates will hear from Girls on the Run International founder Molly Barker at their May 17 Commencement. Graduate students, who cross the stage on May 18, will get advice from award-winning education champion Russell Booker.
NCWRC: Recent drownings reinfo…

RALEIGH — National Safe Boating Week, as proclaimed by Gov. Roy Cooper, is May 21–27 and officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say that safety should be a top... Read more
Man charged for allegedly not …

ROCKINGHAM — A Hoke County man is accused of not finishing a job he was hired to do in southeastern Richmond County. Read more
GUEST EDITORIAL: Free speech c…

Political appointees who run North Carolina’s booze bureaucracy will no longer play amateur art critic. Read more
Class of '22 edges Juniors in …

ROCKINGHAM — Lots of laughs and several touchdowns were shared during Richmond Senior High School’s Powder Puff football game on Wednesday. Read more
Richmond softball lands 5 on A…

ROCKINGHAM — The Lady Raider softball program had five players named to the 2022 All-Sandhills Athletic Conference team. Read more
Nearly 150 earn graduate degre…

WINGATE — In the age of Covid, Dr. Russell Booker wants us to move closer together, not farther apart — at least metaphorically. Read more
Hudson wins 9th District GOP p…

ROCKINGHAM — Congressman Richard Hudson defeated three challengers in Tuesday’s Republican primary election for the 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more
MOTORSPORTS AND MUSIC: Struggl…

ROCKINGHAM — What started out as a single big rig race has turned into a fall festival, combining motorsports and music at Rockingham Speedway in September. Read more
Another suspect charged in Amm…

ROCKINGHAM — Four suspects have been charged in the burglary of a local gun store earlier this month. Read more
OPINION: Ending North Carolina’s ABC system
The general tendency of the marketplace suggests that the more open a market is, the more that can be made, traded, or sold. When a company begins manufacturing or even…
Richmond Early College students honored at awards ceremony
HAMLET — Last night Richmond Early College High School held its annual Academic Awards Ceremony. This event is used to present scholarships and congratulate students on their academic achievements.

- 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... Read more
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
Live at 5 (Wednesday, 5/11/22)
- Richmond County deputy involved in wreck north of Rockingham - Bisque Quick opens as DIY art studio in downtown Hamlet - No. 5 Lady Raiders upset No. 4 Southern Lee to…
Live at 5 (Tuesday, 5/10/22)
- April sees more than 8 tons of roadside trash in Richmond County - Sriratanakoul's tally lifts Lady Raiders to win on senior night - Richmond secures first-round home games in 4A…
Live at 5 (Monday, 5/9/22)
- Richmond Community Theatre Director Merrie Dawkins on ongoing play, “Always a Bridesmaid.” - Community helps complete new RSHS soccer practice field - Lady Raider soccer takes on Scotland tonight
Live at 5 (Friday, 5/6/22)
- Hoffman man charged with murder - Richmond County partnering with Charter-Spectrum to expand broadband internet service - No. 2 Lady Raiders finish as SAC tournament runner-up
Live at 5 (Thursday, 5/5/22)
- Hamlet Walk and Wag to benefit Richmond County Animal Shelter, Operation Fix - Richmond Rescue holding barbecue, chicken plate fundraiser Friday - New soccer practice field nearing completion at Richmond Senior
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