Vacations and summer seem to go hand-in-hand as much as hot dogs and mustard, French fries and ketchup, or — as we in the 21st century are accustomed — politics and lunacy. Many families …
ROCKINGHAM — Six Richmond County students are among the 215 across rural North Carolina to be awarded a scholarship of up to $14,000 from the Golden Leaf Foundation. According to a press …
PINEHURST — June marks 15 years since the first round of residents graduated from FirstHealth's postgraduate year one pharmacy residency program. The program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy …
ROCKINGHAM — Cole Plaza is about to get funky. Making another appearance in the Plaza Jam summer concert series, Chocolate Chip and Company will take the stage Thursday in downtown …
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has been given the green light by the State Board of the North Carolina Community College System to add six more Residency Licensure Certificates to its …
ROCKINGHAM — Local young pianist Alex Hutchinson left Mississippi with a little extra cash in his pocket. Hutchinson competed in the 2026 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, …
WINGATE — Wingate is making it easier for psychology majors to earn a seat in the University’s clinical mental health counseling master’s program. Wingate has begun taking applications for …
United Way of Richmond County is seeking sponsors for its 18th annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, a community-wide effort to ensure students throughout Richmond County have the supplies …
WASHINGTON — On Monday, June 1, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance announced the start of her second annual Summer Reading Challenge, which will run through September 4, 2026. “I’m thrilled to …
HAMLET — The Richmond Community College Foundation announced the establishment of the North Carolina NENA Endowed Scholarship in memory of Bill Foster French, ENP, CMCP, given by the North Carolina …
Well, it’s that time of year again to start seeing turtles crossing the road and in our yards, especially right before or after rain. Seems that I have my own snapping turtle that I have seen …
PINEHURST — Maranda Weeks, a registered nurse who cares for patients at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, is the most recent winner of FirstHealth’s DAISY Award, which recognizes nurses who …
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is proud to recognize Josh Ellis, a medical laboratory technician at the Moore Regional Hospital-Pinehurst blood bank, as the most recent winner of …
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is advising coastal residents and visitors not to feed or interact with alligators. NCWRC’s Wildlife …
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Hospice Inc. is proud to announce the creation of a new department within our organization. The Development Department was launched on Feb. 1, 2026, with Jessica …
There are several opportunities for Richmond County residents to attend outdoor concerts within the next 10 days. The Embers return to Cole Plaza Thursday evening to kick off the 2026 season of …
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will be hosting Party on the Patio this summer on June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12 at the Hamlet Campus from 4 to 6 p.m. The RichmondCC Cafe will be open and …
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2026 Spring Semester. The President’s List identifies students who earn an “A” in all courses and …
Children of all ages were invited to participate in the fourth annual Pee Dee Blast and Cast on Saturday at Krystal Dawn Retreat. Pee Dee Blast and Cast is a fun-filled day featuring various …
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds residents to enjoy outdoor activities safely this summer season. As warmer weather arrives, NCDHHS is sharing tips …