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Richmond County towns hoping for HGTV makeover
Richmond County could get some national exposure from a popular television network if one of three towns is chosen for revitalization.
Ellerbe's E.E. Vuncannon celebrates 100 years in business
ELLERBE — One business in Richmond County has been serving the regional farming community for 100 years.
Richmond County Historical Society erects plaques recognizing African American contributions
ROCKINGHAM — Recognition of Richmond County history in the form of roadside plaques has taken place recently, according to Dr. John Stevenson, president of the Richmond County Historical Society.
Lighting, debris burn cause fires in Richmond County on Independence Day
ELLERBE — Lightning is suspected of starting a house fire Thursday afternoon.
2 charged in pair of Dollar General hold-ups in Rockingham, Ellerbe
Two men are facing charges after allegedly holding up two Dollar General stores in Richmond County on Saturday.
Ellerbe's Rankin Museum begins registration for annual Geology Dig
ELLERBE — With summer break starting in June for Richmond County students, the Rankin Museum of American Heritage is giving kids a chance to get their hands dirty.
Organizers: Ellerbe Strawberry Festival sees steady attendance
ELLERBE — The second annual Strawberry Festival brought around 2,500 people to Richmond County’s third-largest municipality Saturday, according to organizers.
42nd annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament set for April 27
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host the 42nd annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament state championship on April 27 at the John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex in Ellerbe in Richmond County.
Berry Patch named North Carolina's Best Roadside Attraction
ELLERBE — The “World’s Largest Strawberry” has earned yet another honor.
Ellerbe overpass named after former Highway Patrol commander
ELLERBE — More than a dozen current and former State Troopers came out to honor a former Highway Patrol commander who had a bridge dedicated in his honor Monday.
The Millstone Road overpass bridge, which crosses over Interstate 73/74, now bares the name of the late Col. Jack Cardwell, who once called Ellerbe home.
