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City of Rockingham's Final "Plaza Jam" Event Closes Summer on a Good Note
Written by C.K. Craven
ROCKINGHAM – Thursday evening’s weather conditions offered the perfect scenario for October’s edition of the City of Rockingham’s Plaza Jam.
Accident Report: Single Vehicle Smashes into Tree in East Rockingham
Written by Harold Dawkins
EAST ROCKINGHAM – The East Rockingham Fire Department was dispatched at 3:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon to a single-vehicle accident on Hatcher Road, midway between Airport Road and Battley Dairy Road.
BREAKING NEWS: Cordova Middle School Student Struck by Car While Walking to School; Student in Good Condition
Written by C.K. Craven
CORDOVA – What could have easily been a horrific tragedy was miraculously minimal Thursday morning after a Cordova Middle School student was struck by a car on Ledbetter Street near the 8th Street intersection.
New Local Business "Rockin' Tan" Offering Discounts to Patrons
Written by Alexandra Gardner
ROCKINGHAM – The summer sun may be setting, but Rockin’ Tan has Richmond County covered.
RCS Students "Adopt" Houston High School Classroom and Raise Money Amid Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Written by The Richmond Observer
HAMLET – Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017 as a Category 4 hurricane, threatening the lives of millions. Harvey poured more than 27 trillion gallons of rain all over Texas, damaging homes, various businesses and even classrooms.
Simply Chic Monogram Boutique Holds First "Women's Club" Meeting of the Season
Written by Kelly Monroe
ROCKINGHAM -The Richmond County Woman’s Club enjoyed a presentation on fall trends in apparel and décor from Debbie Wrenn, Jenny Williamson, and Kathy Crouch of Simply Chic Monogram Boutique earlier this week at the first meeting of the club year.
The Sports Connection, a Downtown Hamlet Staple, Throwing Hoptoberfest After-Party Saturday
Written by C.K. Craven
HAMLET – Since the old days of Atkinson’s Pool Room, the location has been a “go to” for the citizens of Hamlet.
VFW Post 4203 to Hold Yard Sale to Benefit Local Habitat for Humanity
Written by C.K. Craven
ROCKINGHAM – This Saturday, October 7,, will be an important day in Richmond County as Rockingham’s VFW Post 4203 will be hosting its annual charity yard sale.
Dobbins Heights Community Center Holds "Expungement Clinic"
Written by Crystal Mac
DOBBINS HEIGHTS – The Dobbin Heights Community Center welcomed residents from all over Richmond County into its doors Tuesday for the last expungement clinic of the year.
Essential Oils: The New Trend of Richmond County
Written by C.K. Craven
HAMLET - Most of us are too young to remember, but there was a time when people pretty much took care of themselves in most every facet of life.
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Cameron McDonald: Richmond Raiders Marching Band Member of the Week
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In another new featured column, the Richmond Observer is proud to announce it will be showcasing a weekly “Raiders Marching Band Member of the Week.” Written by Celve Baxley, this feature will shadow the Official Richmond County Athlete of the Week.
Richmond County Commissioners Hear Comments Regarding Health, Education, Litter, and Economic Progress in October Meeting
Written by C.K. Craven
ROCKINGHAM – The Richmond County Commissioners meeting was held Tuesday in Courtroom C at the Justice Center. And, as usual, there were comments and questions regarding various types of events, projects, and situations throughout the county. What was not so “usual” was the range of focus that characterized the session.
BREAKING: FirstHealth to Discontinue Clinical Services at Moore Regional Hospital-Hamlet
Written by The Richmond Observer
HAMLET – The FirstHealth Board of Directors has accepted a recommendation from the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Hamlet Board of Advisors to discontinue providing clinical services at Moore Regional Hospital-Hamlet. The last day for clinical services at the hospital in Hamlet will be November 3, 2017.
In continuing its new column, the Richmond Observer and contributor Cleve Baxley will showcase a local business in Richmond County each week. The question-and-answer format is to highlight what local businesses are doing in the community, and the RO being a large supporter of small businesses, encourages you to nominate a local business to be featured in this new weekly column.
