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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 …

Richmond County has a positive story to tell. Once ranked highest in North Carolina for fentanyl-positive death rates, the county no longer appears among the state’s top ten in the newest report. …

ROCKINGHAM — Ansonia Soup company is teaming up with the Richmond County Partnership for Children for a fundraiser. Painting the Future is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, featuring a dinner …

PEMBROKE — Two Richmond County leaders were recently honored with awards by the Lumber River Council of Governments. Dobbins Heights Councilwoman Angeline David and Richmond Community College …

ROCKINGHAM — Several streets will be closed Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night for this week’s NitroFest. Starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 23, the following streets will be closed downtown, …

GREENVILLE — Keeping children safe on the road starts before the vehicle ever leaves the driveway. The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, Safe Kids North Carolina, the Governor’s …

ROCKINGHAM — With September being Suicide Prevenion Awarness Month, Cameron Wright wanted a way to break through the taboo. On Tuesday, she hosted a suicide prevention walk at Hinson Lake, …

LAURINBURG — The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a man who has been missing for several days. According to a press release, 64-year-old Michael Wayne Langley, …

HAMLET — PBS North Carolina, North Carolina’s statewide PBS network, has  appointed Toni Kubiak, community engagement and marketing administrative assistant of City of  Hamlet, to serve …

HAMLET — L.J. Bell School construction updates, and school system policy changes, were among key items on the Richmond County Board of Education's agenda at its Sept. 8 meeting. Blair …

ROCKINGHAM — A South Carolina company has been awarded a contract to make improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday awarded the contract …

RALEIGH — Richmond County Schools was recently awarded one of 340 grants from the North Carolina Arts Council. According to the Arts Council, RCS will receive $35,748 in the Grassroots Art …

ROCKINGHAM — A new headliner will take the stage in Harrington Square for NitroFest on Sept. 24. Organizers announced Wednesday afternoon that The Lacs will be replacing Colt Ford, who was …

ROCKINGHAM —  In a rare split vote, a majority of the City Council voted to rezone property on Old Cheraw Highway for a proposed data center. The vote, with Councilwoman Holly Howe being …

HAMLET — The barn is full for this year’s Richmond County Agricultural Fair. The annual event, which combines the county’s agricultural heritage with amusement rides and carnival games, …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Airport is set for more upgrades. The Richmond County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 1 to accept a $2,422,242 bid from Fred Smith Company for the east ramp …

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