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Richmond County First Responders Hold 9/11 Memorial Walk to Honor Fallen Heroes
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ROCKINGHAM – Dozens of Richmond County’s First Responders gathered Monday morning and took part in a 9/11 memorial walk to honor those who perished in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Hamlet Parks and Recreation Football and Cheerleading Signups to Close at Week's End
Written by Crystal Mac
HAMLET – Week one of National Football League kicked off earlier this month, and the junior and senior leagues of the Richmond County Parks and Recreations are set to start their season in two weeks.
Three Local Teens Bake Goods to Send to Disaster Relief Soldiers in Florida
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
HAMLET – With all the devastation from the recent hurricanes in southeast Texas and the Florida peninsula, two teenagers from Hamlet and one from East Rockingham decided they wanted to make a difference in the lives of those helping the hurricane victims.
Richmond County Schools Receives Plethora of Pencils Donation
Written by Kyle Pillar
HAMLET -- Sometimes it's the little things that mean the most. And for Richmond County Schools, nothing is more important than being able to provide its nearly 800 students with school supplies.
"Pickin' in the Pines": 4-H Camp Millstone set to Host Scholarship Fundraiser
Written by Rita Thames
ELLERBE – The Millstone 4-H Camp Advisory Council will be hosting its “Pickin’ in the Pines” fundraising event on Oct. 21, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Local VFW Post 4203 Hosts Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser; Announces Future Events
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Rockingham – Saturday afternoon saw a flurry of bean bags flying, but for a good cause.
Rockingham Police Department Asking for Public's Help with Wal-Mart Larceny Suspects
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM -- The Rockingham Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects following two incidents that occurred at Wal-Mart in Rockingham over the last 30 days.
Disaster Relief, President Trump Featured in Congressman Pittenger's Weekly Column
Written by Rep. Robert Pittenger
Devastating floods in Texas. Storm surge and mammoth power outages in Florida.
Over the past three weeks, America has witnessed catastrophic destruction caused by two major hurricanes. Like you, I am saddened by the tragic impact and continue to pray for those whose lives have been torn apart.
Local Teen, Jeremiah Johnson, Grows 44-pound Watermelon
Written by Kyle Pillar
HAMLET -- Richmond County is a wealth of agricultural successes, and for one local teen, his success has come in the form of a massive watermelon.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce and RCC Host "Branding Basics" Seminar for Local Business Owners
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HAMLET – Local business owners looking to discover the basics of how to properly brand their company found out everything they needed Thursday afternoon on Richmond Community College’s campus.
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Carolina Farm Credit and Millstone 4-H Camp to Host "Connections After 5" Event
Written by Kyle Pillar
ELLERBE -- Local business owners and working professionals looking to network with other individuals with similar aspirations are encouraged to register for "Connections After 5."
The Show Must Go On: RCC Announces Grand Re-Opening of the Cole Auditorium
Written by Wylie Bell
HAMLET -- The show must go on. And it will, according to Cole Auditorium Director Joey Bennett, who has been eager for renovations to the auditorium to wrap up in time for the first show of the 2017-18 DeWitt Performing Arts Series.
Ellerbe Lions Club's Lawnmower Races Revved Up to Begin
Written by Kyle Pillar
ELLERBE -- One of Richmond County's most exciting and family-oriented fall activities will begin on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.
FirstHealth 1in8K Gives Cancer Survivor the Chance at an Old Goal
Written by Kyle Pillar
PINEHURST, N.C. – April Stewart had never done a breast self-exam until one of her two daughters told her about a high school class discussion about breast health.
