DOBBINS HEIGHTS — The I Can Scholarship Foundation Inc. proudly extends its sincere thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation for supporting the ICSF Dobbins Heights Revitalization – America 250 …
RALEIGH — As Memorial Day travelers hit North Carolina roads for the unofficial start of summer, state and local law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone to buckle up for every trip, …
RALEIGH — Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the start of the busy boating and summer travel season. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is encouraging safe boating practices and …
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — The late Robert Broady, one of the founding leaders of Dobbins Heights, had a vision for local apartments in the town. That vision was transferred to current Mayor Antonio …
HAMLET — A yard fire late Thursday morning resulted in the destruction of several storage buildings and damage to a neighboring home. According to the Hamlet Fire Department, the fire started …
HAMLET — Despite the Richmond County Board of Education's 4-3 v ote on April 14 to rescind a study to close Ellerbe Middle School, a larger crowd showed up at the board's May 12 meeting to put an …
ROCKINGHAM — The proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year has a few rate increases, but property taxes will remain the same, according to City Manager Monty Crump. Crump gave a brief …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Department of Health and Human Services is currently in possession of the remains of 53 individuals. On Tuesday, the Richmond County Board of Commissioners …
ROCKINGHAM — Christian Liles believes in the power of prayer. She credits prayers from the community for the quick recovery of her toddler son, Langston Culbreth, after being struck in the …
ROCKINGHAM — Three Richmond County students are among the 522 from across and outside of the state who have committed to participating in the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program during the …
ROCKINGHAM — Residents have been complaining for days on social media regarding the current condition of municipal water. Many have described the water — both at their homes and in fountain …
ROCKINGHAM — The risk of wet weather has led to a late start of the Plaza Jam summer concert series. City Events Coordinator Kim Williams announced that the Embers concert slated for this …
First responders from two agencies in Richmond County first responder agencies hosting food-based fundraisers. The Richmond County Rescue Squad is hosting its annual barbecue and chicken plate …
ROCKINGHAM — The Embers are scheduled to return to Cole Plaza on Thursday to kick off the Plaza Jam summer concert series and Mother’s Day weekend — weather permitting . The current …
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The statewide ban on open burning went into effect March 28 due to …
ELLERBE — Homeowners within five miles of the Mountain Creek Volunteer Fire Department should soon see their insurance bills decrease. Brian Cox, an inspector with the Office of the State Fire …
ROCKINGHAM — Relay for Life returns to Richmond County this weekend for the first time since the pandemic. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the National Cancer Society, is scheduled …
CHARLOTTE — Discovery Place, Inc., today announced that Catherine W. Horne, President and CEO, will retire from her role after more than 12 years of distinguished leadership. Horne has served as …
ELLERBE — The “Eighth Wonder of the World” has again been memorialized in the area he called home the last decade of his life. The late wrestling legend Andre the Giant was honored …
HAMLET — The Hamlet Business Development Association is proud to announce its official reestablishment, ushering in a new era of collaboration, economic growth, and support for local businesses in …