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ELLERBE — One business in Richmond County has been serving the regional farming community for 100 years.

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.

ELLERBE — Lightning is suspected of starting a house fire Thursday afternoon.

Two men are facing charges after allegedly holding up two Dollar General stores in Richmond County on Saturday.

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.

ELLERBE — The second annual Strawberry Festival brought around 2,500 people to Richmond County’s third-largest municipality Saturday, according to organizers.

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.

ELLERBE — The “World’s Largest Strawberry” has earned yet another honor.

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.

PEMBROKE — Two Richmond County leaders were recognized Thursday night with awards from the Lumber River Council of Governments.