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Rockingham, other towns cancel tree-lighting ceremonies
ROCKINGHAM — Yet another holiday tradition has fallen victim to the coronavirus.
COLUMN: 'Thank you' from a Southern U.S. Navy sailor
As a writer, you sometimes think, ”Is all this time and research on a book or column worth it?”
REMEMBERING A FRIEND: Tim White recalls travels with Andre the Giant during visit to Ellerbe's Rankin Museum
ELLERBE — "Hi, Boss."
That's how Tim White greeted the life-sized photo of his late friend Andre Roussimoff — better known to the world as Andre the Giant — during a private visit to the Rankin Museum of American Heritage on Wednesday.
COLUMN: The evolution of Ellerbe and Scottish fairs in the Sandhills
Stories and history play a big part of who we are today.
Both are intermingled to make up the very fabric of who we are in our own society. Some stories that are told are as true as the Holy Scripture while others just seem to make our lives more exciting and sometimes we even get a good laugh out of them.
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.
