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Rockingham Dragway issues statement regarding state grant funding

ROCKINGHAM — Questions about transparency regarding the use of public funds at Richmond County’s historic racing venues have led the owners of one of the tracks to issue a statement in an attempt …
The N.C. Education Lottery 250 gets underway at Rockingham Speedway in 2025.
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s historic round track is up for sale yet again. Less than a year after being purchased by the International Hot Rod Association, Rockingham Speedway has been …
Richmond Senior's Nate Lutz tries to get the ball downfield between Jack Britt's Facundo Rivera (No. 9) and Eric Joesphson (No. 10) on Oct. 15.
ROCKINGHAM — Both of Richmond Senior’s soccer teams struggled at home Thursday against the Jack Britt Buccaneers, with the varsity squad scoring the only goal for the Raiders. Despite …
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Playoff picture remains murky as SEMSAC volleyball heads into final 2 matches

The Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference volleyball playoff picture remains unsettled with just two regular-season matches left, and conference officials may need as many as two separate …

Lady Raiders make history with first home playoff victory

The Richmond Senior High School girls tennis team continued its historic season Monday evening, accomplishing not one but two program firsts in the same day. After becoming the first team in …

COLUMN: Bats, balls, and the pros that make them go

Scott Emerson and Colin Hardin probably don't know each other, but they should meet sometime. A dugout would be an appropriate setting. Surrounded both by stitched five-ounce cowhide spheres, and by …

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Raiders Roll Call players of the week
Senior swimmer Cole Thrower is the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Cole Thrower: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
Senior swimmer Jada Scott is the Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Jada Scott: The Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week
Senior shooting guard Jayden Hamilton is the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week.
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Jayden Hamilton: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week
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Richmond Senior's Chase Wilson heads for the end zone for what would have been the Raiders' first touchdown of their Oct. 8 game against Jack Britt, but there was a flag on the play.
JV Raiders revel in win over Jack Britt
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s junior varsity football team continued its winning ways Thursday with a 29-6 victory over the Jack Britt Buccaneers at Raider Stadium. The first quarter …
Gabe Broyles celebrates after winning MB Drift's 2026 season championship at Rockingham Speedway.
Broyles wins MB Drift 2026 season championship at the Rock
ROCKINGHAM — Despite never finishing in the top spot of any event, Gabe Broyles slid to the top of the leaderboard to become MB Drift’s 2026 season champion Sept. 27 at Rockingham Speedway. …
Ty Covington runs in his second interception and third touchdown during the Oct. 2 homecoming game against Pine Forest.
Richmond pummels Pine Forest in homecoming win
ROCKINGHAM — Standout plays by Ty Covington and Chance Crowder helped Richmond Senior earn a 46-6 win over Pine Forest in front of a homecoming crowd at Raider Stadium on Friday. Covington put …
Kevin Diaz-Lopez scored one of Richmond Senior's three goals Sept. 30 at home against Overhills.
Raiders tame Jaguars on the soccer field
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team found redemption Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Overhills, following a same-score loss Monday to Hoke County. Patrick Smith put the Raiders …
Emely Valencia crosses the finish line first to win the girls portion of the Sept. 30 cross country meet at Hinson Lake in Rockingham.
Richmond's Valencia finishes 1st in cross country meet at Hinson Lake
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s Emely Valencia was the first to cross the finish line in the girls cross country meet Wednesday at Hinson Lake. The meet included runners from Richmond, Jack …
Junior Erin Drumwright earned her fifth singles shutout of the season with an 8-0 win in last week's match against Jack Britt.
Lady Raiders earn 7-2 win over Jack Britt in weather-shortened week
The Richmond Senior High School girls tennis team saw two matches washed out by rain last week, but the Lady Raiders made the most of their lone opportunity on the court. Richmond was scheduled …
Richmond-Rolesville game resumes at East Wake; homecoming slated for next Friday
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity football team has this week off, but have two games scheduled for next week. The Raiders travel back to Wake County on Monday, Sept. 28 to conclude …
Maddi Gordon makes an appearance at Rockingham Dragway in March 2026 to promote the NHRA Nationals at the Rock.
NHRA to roar at the Rock this weekend
ROCKINGHAM — Maddi Gordon will be looking to move up in the standings this weekend during the NHRA Nationals at the Rock. The National Hot Rod Association will be holding its f irst-ever …
Landyn Dysart leads Zack O'Sullivan in the final battle of "The Smoke Show," the second MB Drift competition of 2026 at Rockingham Speedway.
DRIFT WARS: MB Drift to crown season champ after double-header at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM — While some of the top drivers in drag racing will be going head-to-head at Rockingham Dragway for NHRA Nationals at the Rock, MB Drift will determine the best slider in its grassroots …
Richmond Senior's Patrick Smith slips the ball past Pine Forest goalkeeper Aaron Poe for the Raiders' first goal in a 3-0 win.
DOUBLE VICTORY: Richmond soccer teams victorious over Pine Forest
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team clinched its fourth consecutive win on Monday, blanking the Pine Forest Trojans 3-0. Patrick Smith put the Raiders on the scoreboard with …
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