ROCKINGHAM — Although Halloween has yet to arrive, one local business already has a Christmas tree on display. Hanging on that tree, at Nana’s Coffee Rocks in downtown Rockingham, are …
ROCKINGHAM — The initials of those killed in domestic violence incidents across North Carolina so far this year were etched on purple ribbons on a banner in front of the old Richmond County …
ROCKINGHAM — The former Food King building is on the auction block. The Rockingham City Council approved a resolution to authorize the sale of the property by electronic public auction during …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of another wave of jury duty scams. The RCSO posted the warning to its Facebook page on Oct. 19 — this time involving …
ROCKINGHAM — A new water tank will be coming to Greenbriar Lane, off of Airport Road between Rockingham and Hamlet, as part of the Energy Way Industrial Park water system upgrades. The …
HAMLET — One of Richmond County's most anticipated traditions returns this fall as the 44th Annual Seaboard Festival rolls into historic downtown Hamlet on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Held …
ROCKINGHAM — Early voting began Thursday at the Richmond County Board of Elections’ new office. The office moved to the new county services building — formerly the Pee Dee Electric …
ROCKINGHAM — Natalie Johnson has been, at least temporarily, promoted. The Richmond County Board of Commissioners last week voted to appoint Johnson as interim board clerk. Johnson has …
HAMLET — Four local veterans each received a special “thank you” for their service to the country during a Quilts of Valor ceremony Wednesday at the Hamlet Senior Center. “The time and …
HAMLET — At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Richmond County Board of Education approved an overall budget of just over $91 million for the 2026-2027 year. Of that total, slightly less than 16% will …
ELLERBE — Bluegrass and barbecue are on the menu for the 8th annual Pickin’ in the Pines event, slated for this Saturday at Millstone 4-H Camp. The annual fundraiser started in 2017 to raise …
ROCKINGHAM — Local educator Kelly Wheeler is using her own experience with cancer to help children “understand some of the unfamiliar experiences” that can come with treatment. Wheeler, …
ROCKINGHAM — An environmental law firm has filed a petition for a contested case hearing related to the Amazon Data Center project. The Southern Environmental Law Center filed the petition …
ROCKINGHAM — A discarded cigarette led to the evacuation of a local restaurant during lunchtime Wednesday. According to Rockingham Fire Chief Austin Parker, crews responded to a call of smoke …
ROCKINGHAM — The weather for the weekend didn’t look very promising at first, as Richmond County was getting much-needed rain prior to the Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic taking place on Sept. …
HAMLET — The General Henry William Harrington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will continue its America 250 activities with a community celebration next month at Cole …
ROCKY MOUNT — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide printed registration …
The Ashley Chapel Community Organization is hosting a Town Hall Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ashley Chapel Community Center, 297 Mizpah Road, in …
ROCKINGHAM — United Way of Richmond County’s 17th Annual Days of Caring brought 310 volunteers together to serve nonprofit organizations and neighbors across the county. Volunteers completed 17 …
ROCKINGHAM — Several acts of violence were reported across Richmond County this weekend, though details are scarce. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to …