For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save …
United Way of Richmond County is preparing for its 18th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, a community-wide effort to ensure students throughout Richmond County have the supplies they need to …
ROCKINGHAM — Brandi Covington had a “Head Start” on her new position as executive director of the Richmond County Partnership for Children. A graduate of Richmond Senior High School, …
HAMLET — Richmond County Schools has welcomed Matt Thompson as the district's first director of Safety and Security. In this newly created role, Thompson will lead the district's school …
ROCKINGHAM — A public hearing is scheduled next week for requested air quaily permits for the Amazon Web Services data center complex and the neighboring Duke Energy Progress facility. The …
ROCKINGHAM — Managing Editor William R. Toler will have one more prestigious award to add to his office wall. The RO was notified by the N.C. Press Association on Wednesday that Toler has been …
ROCKINGHAM — While power has been restored, crews with Duke Energy are still trying to figure out what exactly led to a massive power outage across Richmond County on Wednesday. According to a …
ROCKINGHAM — More than 6,000 homes and businesses in Richmond County are without electricity Wednesday afternoon. Duke Energy is reporting that 2,614 of its customers are without power and Pee …
RALEIGH — Speeding remains one of the most common risky driving behaviors on roads in America. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement agencies statewide …
ROCKINGHAM — Residents wishing to address the Richmond County Board of Commissioners can now sign up a little later. During the July 14 meeting, the board voted to extend the public comment …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Observer has earned another eight awards from the N.C. Press Association. Competing in the online division — which includes similar community-based publications, as …
ROCKINGHAM — A long-neglected property on Mill Road was cleaned up by the county this week. Planning Director Tracy Parris told the RO in an email that the property “ has been ‘red …
ROCKINGHAM — One resident is advocating for more local recognition of Richmond County’s most prominent jurist. During the public comment portions at the meetings of both the Richmond County …
ROCKINGHAM — The National Hot Rod Association will be welcomed to Richmond County in September with a free downtown street event, NitroFest, ahead of the high-octane races at the Rock. …
ELLERBE — Main Street Mug, a new coffee shop located at 2040 Main St., officially opened its doors on July 13, welcoming an enthusiastic crowd and receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from …
ROCKINGHAM — Investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office published a poster to its Facebook page Monday regarding …
North Carolina remains one of the nation’s top states for business. CNBC announced this week that N.C. is No. 2 in its 2026 America’s Top States for Business ranking, falling behind Ohio. …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners discussed several items during a special meeting June 30 that required no immediate action. The first on the agenda was related to an …
HAMLET — Two properties in the city limits were rezoned following a pair of public hearings during a special city council meeting on Thursday. The Hamlet City Council approved rezoning …
ROCKINGHAM — The roundabouts south of town could still be in the dark until mid-to-late August. The traffic circles near Exit 311 at the intersection of U.S. 1 and U.S. 74 Bypass opened in …