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Economic impact study shows value of RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College is a local college with a big impact. How big? According to a new economic impact analysis, RichmondCC has an $88.2 million impact on Richmond and Scotland counties, which is equivalent to supporting 1,613 jobs in this region.
Gulledge retains Richmond County sheriff's badge
April sees more than 8 tons of roadside trash in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — More than eight tons of garbage were picked up from Richmond County roadsides in April, with combined efforts from the Solid Waste Department, the N.C. Department of Transportation and volunteers from the community.
2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills state champions decided
ELLERBE — A high school team from Stanly County and a middle school team from Surry County took top honors at the 2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament on April 30.
BRIDGE FOR A BRIDGE BUILDER: NCDOT honors late Richmond County sheriff with namesake bridge
HAMLET — The family of James E. Clemmons Jr. unveiled a sign bearing the name of the late Richmond County sheriff in a bridge-dedication ceremony at Cole Auditorium on Monday.
American Woodmark donates $2,000 to Autism Society
ROCKINGHAM — As Autism Acceptance Month draws to a close, one local manufacturer made a donation to a group that helps provide resources to Richmond County families of children on the spectrum.
Hamlet Police officer commended for helping identify robbery suspects
HAMLET — A police officer was honored this week for the initial traffic stop that helped investigators from four departments in three counties identify suspects in a string of robberies.
Bynum Peach Farm becomes 13th Century Farm in Richmond County
WIND BLOW — In the early 1920s, Charlie Howard Bynum and his wife, Onis, made the roughly 100-mile trek eastward from Lincoln County to the Sandhills of Northern Richmond County to start a new life.
Richmond County native Robinette named in The Pilot's 20 Under 40
SOUTHERN PINES — A Richmond County business leader has been honored for his achievements by a publication in a neighboring county.
Richmond County, NCDOT pick up 373 bags of trash in March; preps for hazardous waste collection, Litter Sweep
ROCKINGHAM — Workers with the Richmond County Solid Waste Department picked up four fewer bags of trash in March than in February.