Every summer since I was in eighth grade, my mother and I would buddy-read a book for the summer. Even though Bruce family book clubs existed before then, this was the start of an almost five-year …
RALEIGH — The Be Pro Be Proud NC Mobile Workshop will visit Rockingham Middle School in Rockingham, from September 16-17, 2026, giving local students a hands-on opportunity to explore careers in …
ROCKINGHAM — Fitness industry veteran Dewayne Jones has been named the new director of FirstHealth’s Fitness Center in Rockingham. Jones brings more than 15 years of experience in …
PINEHURST — The Metabolic & Weight Management Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Sheild of North Carolina with a Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC+) designation under the Blue …
ROCKINGHAM — United Way of Richmond County is proud to bring the community together for its 17th Annual Days of Caring, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16 through Saturday, Sept. 19. Over 280 …
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Home Care in Richmond County has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that …
RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services commemorated 988 Day with the unveiling of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline signage to put in state government parking …
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is expanding support for patients and families navigating neurological conditions with the addition of a neuro nurse navigator, a new role designed to …
BURLINGTON — Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will host a day of family fun and education on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event will feature historical trade …
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth is proud to host its annual Wellness Screening Event at the Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond Campus. Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 3, …
The General Henry William Harrington Chapter, NSDAR, launched its first meeting of the new year on Sept. 2, 2026 with an inspiring program highlighting veteran service, Cherokee heritage, …
HAMLET — The story of John C. Felder came home to Hamlet on Aug. 29 as family, community leaders, educators, automotive innovators, and friends gathered to celebrate John C. Felder Day. The …
RALEIGH — NC Quick Pass customers with a transponder can now pay tolls electronically in four additional states: Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and parts of Texas. This expansion is …
Pee Dee Electric is pleased to announce recipients of its Care to Share grants for the second quarter of 2026. Helping Hands of Hamlet, Inc. and the Derby Volunteer Fire Department, both serving …
Pee Dee Electric Membership Corporation invites its members to attend the 86th Annual Meeting of Members on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Cole Auditorium in Hamlet, N.C. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., …
LAURINBURG — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and local nonprofit Live Like Madison is encouraging the community to look beyond the statistics and remember the children and families …
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to welcome nurse practitioner Jennifer Wilson to the care team at Family Medicine–Rockingham. Wilson, who cared for patients at …
ROCKINGHAM — A group of Realtors from the Mid Carolina Regional Association of Realtors recently traded contracts and closing tables for scrapers and work gloves, spending nearly an entire day …
CHAPEL HILL — UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University will unite their herbaria under the management of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Herbaria are collections of preserved plant …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Partnership for Children hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday for new Executive Director Brandi Covington. Covington, who started her new position earlier this …