HAMLET — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a teen who hasn’t been seen in several days. The Hamlet Police Department posted a photo Sunday of 16-year-old Mariah …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department is offering immunization clinics starting later this week for the upcoming school year. Public school students are required to receive …
ROCKINGHAM — A local nonprofit aimed at serving the families of children with special needs is one of two organizations to recently receive a grant to help continue its mission. Krystal …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Observer continues its winning tradition with seven awards from the N.C. Press Association. Competing in the online division, the RO earned three first-place, two …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Animal Shelter is continuing its efforts to find homes for the pets crowding its cages. The shelter announced in a Facebook post on Thursday that it is …
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County will have to shell out $64,000 for Commissioner Jamie Gathings’ legal fees — as long as he can stay out of trouble for the next 10 months. The …
The Tar Heel State is back on top of the list for the best to do business. CNBC announced Thursday that North Carolina is No. 1 in its 2025 America’s Top States for Business ranking. …
ROCKINGHAM — A settlement has been reached in a months-long battle between Commissioner Jamie Gathings and the rest of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. The settlement — …
HAMLET — If your driver license is about to expire and you’re concerned about long lines, the state is extending a grace period. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday …
ROCKINGHAM — Candidate filing is underway and 10 candidates — including two newcomers — have thrown their proverbial hats in the ring within the first two days at the Richmond …
ROCKINGHAM — Police are asking for help in finding a teenage girl who hasn’t been seen in more than a week. The Rockingham Police Department on Monday afternoon posted a photo of …
HAMLET — Several state agencies have issued warnings this week regarding safety in the summer heat, especially when it comes to dangers of being left in a vehicle. In a public service …
ROCKINGHAM — Twenty-six rural North Carolina counties, including Richmond, will benefit from a $58 million investment in broadband internet. According to the office of Gov. Josh Stein, …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Airport is about to receive yet another upgrade. The Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the bid proposal from Barnhill Contracting for the east …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners was on tap to approve nearly $700,000 in funding for various opioid-related projects on Tuesday. But that didn’t happen. …
Independence Day celebrations will be going on for three consecutive days this year in Richmond County. Events blast off Thursday, July 3 with the Tonez performing in this month’s …
ROCKINGHAM — Investigators are asking for help in finding a man who hasn’t been seen in a week. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday published to social media a …
ROCKINGHAM — Although he retired from Richmond Community College last year, Dr. Dale McInnis isn’t through with the state’s system. McInnis is one of five recent appointees to …
In efforts to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division officers will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national …
Sheriff Mark Gulledge is thrilled to announce that Detective William "Ian" Ray, a shining example of dedication and commitment, has successfully completed the rigorous requirements to earn his …