PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to announce that William “Cliff” Kitchens, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon, has been named surgical director of the Chest Center of …

ELLERBE — More performances across Richmond County have been added to the springtime outdoor music schedule. Luke Vuncannon announced Friday that his self-named band will play for the …

ROCKINGHAM  — The General Henry William Harrington Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution  proudly recognized Abbie G. Covington on April 2, 2025, with …

HAMLET — The Prayer and Faith Temple was filled with thanksgiving and praise on Saturday, March 29, but it wasn’t your normal church service. Instead, it was an appreciation …

Joe Norton was growing weary. He had given his all through eight and 2/3 innings, recording six strikeouts while surrendering seven hits. But the 6-3 lead he had taken to the bottom of the ninth …

HAMLET — Teachers at each of the district's schools have received a grant for creative classroom projects from the Richmond County Education Foundation. The Empowering Educators grant was …

RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites the public to participate in the 2025 Terrapin Tally, a volunteer-supported survey event conducted each spring to learn more about …

PINEHURST — Cancer impacts people everywhere. Nearly 17 million people are living with and beyond cancer in America, and there are more than 43 million cancer survivors around the world. …

Ellerbe Middle School represented Richmond County Schools at the North Carolina Science Olympiad regional tournament at  Fayetteville Technical Community College. Competing alongside more …

RALEIGH — As measles cases continue to rise across the country, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is taking proactive steps to ensure the state remains prepared …

RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recommends that homeowners check now for bats that may be getting into their home and evict them responsibly before pup-rearing season begins on …

HAMLET  —  Dr. Tesha Isler, executive director of Human Resources for Richmond County Schools, recently completed the North Carolina  School Superintendents’ Association …

HAMLET — Madison Swallow and her older brother, Brandon, will be graduating from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with top honors in May. This will be the second time they share the …

ROCKINGHAM — The curtain will be going up again for a play written by a Richmond County native. “The Praying Grandma,” written by Dr. Ken Mask, is scheduled for an encore …

ROCKINGHAM — The front lawn of Richmond County Hospice is expected to be covered with cars — and trucks — Saturday for one of its annual car shows. Cool Cars for a Cause, now …

ELLERBE — Herman Stutts has spent a half century as a member of the largest U.S. veterans organization. Stutts, who served during the Korean War, was honored at his Ellerbe home Tuesday, …

PINEHURST — If there ever was an outdoors Mr. Rogers to support children and parents when it comes to outdoor play, it would be Rusty Keeler, designer, author, and current vice president of the …

HAMLET — Richmond Community College has secured over $50,000 in customized training for textile manufacturer Service Thread. A large portion of that will cover the cost of training employees on …

ROCKINGHAM —  It is with great joy and pride that the General Henry William Harrington Chapter congratulates Stephanie Dawkins on being awarded the $500 Helen Pouch Memorial Class Grant, …

RALEIGH – North Carolina will observe Arbor Day Friday, March 21, to commemorate the annual tree-planting holiday. “Planting trees is important because they clean the air we breathe and …