ROCKINGHAM – First responders were called out to a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. on Highway 74 West near the Richmond County Animal Shelter.

EAST ROCKINGHAM – The East Rockingham Fire Department was dispatched at 3:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon to a single-vehicle accident on Hatcher Road, midway between Airport Road and Battley Dairy Road.

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CORDOVA – On Monday evening, Cordova Fire Rescue was dispatched at 8:30 p.m. to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Ledbetter Street and Old Cheraw Highway.

ROCKINGHAM -- On Tuesday afternoon, the Rockingham Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire on the corner of Baker Street and Richmond Road.

CORDOVA – First responders were called out at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday to a one-vehicle rollover accident. The incident occurred between Osborne and Sandhills Roads on U.S. Highway 1 South.

HAMLET -- The Hamlet Lady Red Rams  volleyball team defeated fellow Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference opponent Ellerbe in both matches of a doubleheader Tuesday. The Lady Red Rams the first match 2-0, and took the second match 2-1.

RICHMOND COUNTY -- As middle school sports season is officially underway, The Richmond Observer is also proud to announce that it will be highlighting the county's middle school athletes in its new feature "Middle School Sports Report."

ROCKINGHAM -- At 6:15 p.m. on Monday afternoon, Rockingham Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Leak Street and South Hancock Street near downtown Rockingham.

ROCKINGHAM -- Over the weekend, Rockingham Fire Department was dispatched Saturday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 74 and Biltmore Drive in Rockingham near Kentucky Fried Chicken.

ROCKINGHAM -- According to Rockingham Police Department Detective Shawn Paxton, a local man was arrested late last month on felony child abuse charges stemming from a thorough investigation.