ROCKINGHAM - Excitement filled the air as Friday was the day that every Richmond Senior High student filed into the gym to see who would win a car.  Jeff Dieffenbach and Dieffenbach Chevrolet/GM Superstore for the 13th year donated a car that a RSHS student would win.

WILMINGTON - Baseball at the turn of the 20th century is typically highlighted by the era’s most celebrated players, including Honus Wagner (the subject of one of the most valuable baseball cards in existence) and Cy Young (whose name graces the annual award for the game’s best pitcher).  However, a third player alongside Wagner and Young was just as talented and arguably even more popular at the time.

CONCORD - This week, May 7th – 11th, the United States will celebrate the 33rd official Teacher Appreciation Week to honor teachers all over the country. While 1985 marked the first federally recognized day to honor teachers, the history of teacher appreciation runs far deeper.

HAMLET - The 2018 Senior Games of Richmond County held its closing ceremonies at the Hamlet Senior Center on the evening of Monday, April 30 after two weeks of a variety of sports, board games, art, stage performances, and delicious meals and healthy snacks. 

ROCKINGHAM - Citizens of Richmond County celebrated the National Day of Prayer at the Richmond County Courthouse on Thursday, May 3 at 12 noon.

ROCKINGHAM - § 19A-32.1. Minimum holding period for animals in animal shelters: public viewing of animal’s shelters; disposition of animals.

ROCKINGHAM - Every day that I walk into the shelter, I hope I don’t find that more kittens or puppies have been dumped off (and it does feel like a “dumping ground” this time of year). 

HAMLET - The SilverArts of Richmond County 2018 event was held on Monday, April 23rd at the Cole Auditorium on the campus of Richmond Community College.

ROCKINGHAM - The Spring Festival of Tables was held at the First Baptist Church of Rockingham on Friday and Saturday, April 20-21.

EAST ROCKINGHAM - In recognition of the numerous volunteers who are such an important part of the variety of programs offered by Richmond County Aging Services, a luncheon was held at the East Rockingham Senior Center on Thursday, April 19.