HAMLET — An overnight precautionary boil water advisory was lifted just before 6:30 a.m. Sunday. According to City Manager John Terziu, the Public Works Department was notified of a water line …

HAMLET — A boil water advisory has been issued effective immediately. According to City Manager John Terziu, a water system leak was identified and, “out of an abundance of caution,” he is …

HAMLET — A public notice was issued Friday regarding an upcoming special meeting of the Hamlet City Council next week. According to the notice, the council will go into closed session at 6 p.m …

ROCKINGHAM — Longtime public servant Linda Douglas passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the age of 73. Douglas served 15 years as Richmond County’s register of deeds and previously served 18 …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Drug Endangered Family Task Force on Friday issued a request for proposals for organizations seeking funding to fight the opioid epidemic. Funding comes from …

ROCKINGHAM — Crews had to deal with another wildfire near a major highway this week. According to County Ranger Brandon Van Buren, the N.C. Forest Service responded to a fire at the corner of …

ROCKINGHAM — The charity ride season is kick-starting early in 2026. Playaz Elite M.C. is hosting a ride Saturday, Jan. 17 to benefit 15-year-old Addie Moore, who has a malignant rhabdoid …

HAMLET — There are many people in Richmond and Scotland County who are supporters of Richmond Community College, but some are also trailblazers and fierce advocates. David Pope is one of those …

ROCKINGHAM — The city is considering becoming a little more chicken-friendly. The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday voted to hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Unified …

ROCKINGHAM —A local treatment facility is scheduled to open its doors to women next month after receiving state approval. Samaritan Colony announced Jan. 14 that it has received its license …

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has been selected as one of four states in the inaugural cohort of Jobs for the Future’s (JFF) Fair Chance to Advance (FC2A) …

ROCKINGHAM — Forestry and fire crews were busy Sunday battling wildfires across Richmond County that burned more than 260 acres. One of the most visible fires was on Cognac Road, which …

ROCKINGHAM — During his monthly report to the Richmond County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6, County Manager reviewed the highlights of 2025 and his optimism for 2026. The “shining star” …

ELLERBE — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has identified the remains found just after Christmas in the northern end of the county. According to a post made on social media Jan. 6, the …

HAMLET —  Richmond Community College and Cummins’ Scotland County facility kicked off the new year by signing the College’s largest NC Edge training project, which will provide a …

HAMLET — Several small grass fires were sparked west of town along two roads Wednesday afternoon. According to the Hamlet Fire Department, a vehicle was pulling a trailer with metal striking …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department is advising residents of potential measles exposure in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced additional cases …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Foundation has four days of upcoming events to honor the legacy of the late civil rights leader. Activities kick off …

ROCKINGHAM — A civil rights activist is returning to Richmond County Tuesday to “demand full transparency” from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. John C. Barnett III, of True Healing …

If you’re struggling to part ways with your Christmas tree, consider this: More than one-third (35%) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire …