The Richmond Observer

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 20:07

Richmond County veteran rides with Rolling Thunder in D.C.

It's estimated more than 1 million bikers participated in this year's Rolling Thunder event in Washington, D.C.

ROCKINGHAM — For more than 30 years, motorcycle riders from across the nation have descended on the nation’s capital on Memorial Day weekend for Rolling Thunder to bring awareness of those in the military who were declared prisoners of war or missing in action.

One Richmond County veteran, teacher and photographer has participated in the event twice, including this past weekend.

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Bowlers strike to support Arts Richmond

Eleven teams participated in Monday night's annual Bowling for the Arts event, with the team from Jeff's Trophies coming in with the top score.

ROCKINGHAM — Eleven teams rolled in to Strikers Bowling Alley Monday evening to support the arts in Richmond County.

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RO Photographers to Bring Latest Photos to Viewers Daily

Photo of Hinson Lake featured above was taken by local photographer and Richmond Observer contributor Chuck Thames.

Harold Dawkins, a local photographer and Richmond Observer contributor, took this photo in recent days at an accident in Richmond County. Dawkins is a member of Cordova Volunteer Fire Department and is a long-time resident of Richmond County.

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