Richmond Observer introducing online local sports network
ROCKINGHAM — In an effort to expand coverage of local sports, the Richmond Observer announces the creation of the RO Sports Network, premiering later this month.
Toler named managing editor of The Richmond Observer
ROCKINGHAM — Award-winning journalist William R. Toler has been named managing editor of the Richmond Observer.
Toler, who joined the RO staff in late August, replaces Chuck Craven, who will stay on as senior writer.
The Richmond Observer Unveils Two New Programming Initiatives at Grand Opening
ROCKINGHAM – As the Richmond Observer has already made history with starting the first ever live nightly news program in the county, it announced at its grand opening Thursday several more programming initiatives aimed at delivering the news Richmond County deserves.
The Richmond Observer to Make Major Announcements, Hold Grand Opening Thursday
ROCKINGHAM – The Richmond Observer (RO) will hold its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony this Thursday, October 12 at 4:30 p.m. at its main location in downtown Rockingham.
Richmond County Schools Announces 9th Annual "Stuff A Bus" Event
Richmond County Schools will host the 9th Annual "Stuff the Bus" event on Friday, August 25th, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Walmart in Rockingham.
RO Taps Jimmy McDonald as Sports Photographer
ROCKINGHAM -- The Richmond Observer announced today that it has tapped Jimmy McDonald as its new sports photographer.
"Jimmy is a tremendous photographer," said Lance Jenkins, co-founder of The Richmond Observer and agency manager at Farm Bureau. "We are grateful to have someone of his caliber on our sports team, and it really raises the bar for what we can provide our viewers."
McDonald's other photography work is highlighted in downtown Rockingham restaurant Patton's Grille, where his photos of landmarks in the Richmond County area line the walls. He also owns his own business, Jimmy McDonald Photography.
For more information, visit jmacphoto.com.
EXPERIENCED AND READY TO LEAD: Pillar Tapped as RO's New Managing Editor
ROCKINGHAM – The Richmond Observer announced this morning that it has promoted a regular contributor to the head of its newsroom.
Recent RSHS Graduate to Join Richmond Observer Staff
ROCKINGHAM– A recent Richmond Senior High School graduate is using her summer to learn the ropes of journalism.
US Congressman Pittenger Thanks Richmond Observer and Local Media in Weekly Column
The following is US Congressman Robert Pittenger's (NC-09) weekly column:
National newscasts seem obsessed with drama and intrigue. While Americans are being fed a steady diet of overdone outrage, my House Republican colleagues and I have been hard at work, turning in a busy and productive first six months of 2017. Let’s take a look.
