We have our Sunday after-church routine. We pick a restaurant so neither the warden nor I have to cook, the kids don’t have to do dishes, and I can get to my Sunday afternoon nap with minimal …
PINEHURST, N.C. — Kristen Metzbrown, a registered nurse who works in the emergency department at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s DAISY Award, …
RALEIGH — Project Kitty Hawk, the University of North Carolina System’s affiliated education technology nonprofit, has helped university partners enroll more than 3,000 adult learners since the …
PINEHURST — FirstHealth Home Care, headquartered in Pinehurst, has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the outstanding care provided through …
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted today to increase resident undergraduate tuition for the first time in nine years. The increase was capped at 3% Systemwide, averaging $125 …
In past stories I’ve mentioned the different seasons of the year we are blessed with. In this week’s story, I want to paint you a beautiful picture and tell you of some of my many experiences on …
U.S. Olympic athlete Mikaela Shiffrin forgot some four decades-old sage advice a few mornings ago in front of a national audience. Fortunately for her, times have changed. Robin and I have been …
Richmond County Schools will hold kindergarten registration and NC Pre-K application days this spring for families preparing for the 2026–2027 school year. These events give …
PINEHURST — Up until last March, Marvin Covault felt like he was the healthiest person on earth. Life on his farm near Southern Pines was quiet and full of routine that he loved. …
HAMLET — Richmond Community College announces its participation in the UnitedHealthcare Future Leaders in Health Scholarship Program, a new initiative aimed at training the next generation of …
A pair of siblings are returning home to Richmond County this weekend as the guest speakers for Black History program at Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Sheldon Morman and Mia …
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced 22 measles cases in North Carolina since late December 2025. As cases continue to rise across the state, NCDHHS …
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 , Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, announced a new Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th, an …
HAMLET — The Seaboard City last week announced the lineup for this year’s Boxcar Concert Series. The monthly event, running from April through October, will feature several returning bands, …
Dr. Irene Pittman Aiken, dean of the Howard Dean Graduate School at UNC Pembroke, has been selected for induction into the Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi — one of the organization’s …
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comment on the 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for waterfowl, webless migratory species and extended …
Date night with the warden took us to Caleb’s Place in Falling Creek Plaza. It’s a great spot when you’re craving something specific, like their storied Hamburger Steak, We couldn't decide what …
By her March 19, 1891 birth, Gladys Avery was deeply immersed in American, Southern, and Tar Heel history. Her great-grandfather, Col. Waightstill Avery, served in the American Revolution, helped …
ROCKINGHAM — Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham is celebrating 13 years of serving the community! The museum welcomes more than 41,000 visitors annually as a top regional destination for families to …
HAMLET — Jerrid Cade of Richmond County completed the two-day Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate course offered by Amazon Web Services and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave in October. On Wednesday, …