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RCC Small Business Center to Hold Free Website and Blog Seminar
Written by Wylie Bell
HAMLET – Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar on Wednesday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cole Auditorium. Author and business owner Diane Wolfe will present information about effective websites and blogging for small businesses.
NASCAR Community Mourns the Loss of Robert Yates
Written by Russell Parker
On Monday evening, NASCAR Hall of Famer, Robert Yates, passed away after battling liver cancer for a year at the age of 74.
N.C. Department of Public Safety Hosting Career Fair at Morrison Correctional Facility
Written by Chuck Thames
HOFFMAN – An opportunity to apply for an invigorating career with the North Carolina Department of Corrections is coming to town.
TOP STORY: Rockingham Man Sustains Self-Inflicted Neck Wounds
Written by Kyle Pillar
UPDATE AT 2:10 p.m.
ROCKINGHAM - Rockingham Police Department has released the name and updated status of the man who sustained self-inflicted wounds to his neck at the West Side Shell Station Tuesday night.
What's On Tap for the 3rd Annual Hoptoberfest; Over a Dozen Vendors to Showcase Products
Written by Rebecca Pierce
ROCKINGHAM – The countdown is on and the third annual Hoptoberfest celebration is just days away, so let’s get clucking!
Ellerbe Middle School Elects Student Government Association
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ELLERBE – The excitement of campaign week has drawn to an end as ballots have been cast and the Ellerbe Middle School Student Government positions have been chosen.
Accident and Fire Report: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017
Written by Harold Dawkins
Accident Report
CORDOVA – On Monday evening, Cordova Fire Rescue was dispatched at 8:30 p.m. to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ledbetter Street and Old Cheraw Highway.
Robert Pittenger Weekly Column (10/3/2017)
Written by Rep. Robert Pittenger
In the year Washington last updated the tax code, “Crocodile Dundee” was in theaters, “Walk Like An Egyptian” was a number one hit, and “Da Bears” won the Super Bowl with Clemson’s “Refrigerator Perry.”
North Carolina Forest Service Offers Tips as Fire Prevention Week Approaches
Written by The Richmond Observer
RALEIGH – As fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, and take steps to ensure careful burning of leaves and yard debris.
Ellerbe Town Council Discusses Library Construction and Budget in October Meeting
Written by Chuck Thames
ELLERBE – The Ellerbe Town Council held its October meeting Monday night, with many discussion points on the agenda.
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Seaboard Festival Set for 35th Annual Celebration in Hamlet
Written by Rebecca Pierce
HAMLET – All aboard for the 35th annual Seaboard Festival.
Ribbon Cutting for Mamie’s Drive-In: A Modern-Day Ceremony for A Well-Deserving Old-Time Establishment
Written by C.K. Craven
LAUREL HILL – Many residents of the Richmond County/Scotland County area have traveled US Highway 74 and a little nondescript diner tucked neatly off the south side of the highway in Laurel Hill.
Richmond County Humane Society and Hudson Brothers' Deli "Raise the Woof" at Fundraiser
Written by C.K. Craven
ROCKINGHAM – Hudson Brothers’ Deli was host to the Richmond County Humane Society’s fundraiser Saturday night.
Representative Ken Goodman Announces Candidacy for Fifth Term
Written by The Richmond Observer
RALEIGH, N.C. – State Representative Ken Goodman, Democrat serving Richmond, Montgomery and Stanly Counties, announced Monday his plans to seek a fifth term to the North Carolina House of Representatives.
