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Rockingham officers find man with stolen gun, drugs
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Police say they found drugs on a man who walked into a gas station with a gun on his person last week.
Jarrell: No measles cases in Richmond County or North Carolina
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County and the rest of North Carolina have been spared a recent nationwide measles outbreak.
Dragway puts the "Rock" in Rock n' Roll at Epicenter
Written by Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — The pit area at Rockingham Dragway, which on most weekends is home to hundreds of high-performance race cars, has been transformed this week to accommodate the biggest non-automotive event in Richmond County history.
Richmond County hunting club members facing more than 300 total charges
Written by Staff Report
HOFFMAN — More than 25 Richmond County hunters are facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly illegally killing deer during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
New report shows decline in small business lending in rural NC counties
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — A new joint report from the NC Rural Center and Thread Capital shows that a decade after the Great Recession, North Carolina's small businesses are still struggling to recover and catch up with their urban counterparts in the state.
Tax collections could lead to $700 million windfall for N.C.
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A $470-million surge in April tax collections could push the state budget surplus to more than $700 million.
State audit finds poor oversight of Medicaid managed care groups
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The state’s tax-supported managed care agencies for mental health are a mess.
Man charged with stealing vehicle from Rockingham dealership
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man is facing several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a car dealership early Tuesday morning.
Chamber encourages Richmond County businesses to welcome Epicenter visitors
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to roll out the proverbial red carpet for visitors in advance of this weekend’s Epicenter Festival.
Richmond County Hospice named 2019 Hospice Honors recipient
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Hospice, Inc. has been named a 2019 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view.
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Richmond County Schools cancels classes due to Epicenter traffic
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — With the increased traffic expected for Epicenter Festival this weekend, public school students are getting a three-day weekend.
McMasters, Clemmons to meet public at Hamlet Senior Center
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Residents will have an opportunity Tuesday to meet with two of Richmond County’s top cops.
ELLERBE — Each year, Anthony Townsend drives up from Hamlet to his hometown to sell ribs to the patrons at Mayfest.
Richmond County Relay for Life draws survivors, others affected by cancer
Written by Betty McIntyre
HAMLET — Creative themes filled the parking lot of the Cole Auditorium on Friday as individuals, businesses and groups came together in Richmond County for Relay for Life’s 18th annual fundraiser.
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