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Richmond Senior student advances to 2nd round of American Legion Oratorical Contest
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond Senior High School student is on his way to the second round of the American Legion’s Oratorical Contest.
Richmond County veterans to be honored with multiple events
ROCKINGHAM — There are several events scheduled across Richmond County in the coming days to honor local veterans.
Richmond County Memorial Day service kept small amid COVID-19 restrictions
ROCKINGHAM — This year’s Memorial Day service was a little more solemn than most.
American Legion thanks veterans at Hamlet nursing homes
HAMLET — Veterans who are residents of two local nursing homes were recognized by one of Richmond County’s veterans organizations Monday afternoon.
Hamlet council approves $10K for Memorial Park improvements
HAMLET — Improvements to Memorial Park could lead to the return of American Legion baseball.
Raider Battalion's top three cadets reflect on summer experience
Over the summer, three Richmond Senior High School students were invited by American Legion Post 147 to take part in a once in a lifetime opportunity — to attend Tar Heel Boys State and Girls State. Boys State and Girls State are weeklong programs that bring people together from all over the state to run an imaginary state-sized government. All the delegates come from different upbringings and lifestyles which leads to quite a diverse crowd.
Parade, Concert Among Richmond County Veterans Day Celebrations
ROCKINGHAM —There will be a variety of events going on throughout the day and into the evening hours Saturday to honor and remember veterans.
Things kick off at 11 a.m. with a Veterans Day service, presented by American Legion Post 147, at Veterans Memorial Park, across from Rockingham VFW Post 4203.
