ROCKINGHAM — As 2018 comes to a close, we decided to take a look back at some of Richmond County’s top news stories of the year.

We had students from L.J. Bell Elementary stop by and tour the studio earlier this month, as you've probably seen at the beginning of Live at 5.

Before they left, they dropped off their letters to Santa, which we are posting in three parts. Download the third batch of letters by clicking the link below.

We had students from L.J. Bell Elementary stop by and tour the studio earlier this month, as you've probably seen at the beginning of Live at 5.

Before they left, they dropped off their letters to Santa, which we are posting in three parts. Download the second batch of letters by clicking the link below.

We had students from L.J. Bell Elementary stop by and tour the studio earlier this month, as you've probably seen at the beginning of Live at 5.

Before they left, they dropped off their letters to Santa, which we are posting in three parts. Download the first batch of letters by clicking the link below.

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

HAMLET — Heavy rains expected over the next 24 hours has led to the cancellation of a Christmas tradition.

ROCKINGHAM — Investigators are taking to social media to help find an alleged thief.

ROCKINGHAM ― A group of past and present elected officials in two counties are once again banding together to help Pee Dee-area children have a happy Christmas.

HAMLET— Outgoing Richmond County Schools Superintendent Dr. Cindy Goodman will be honored for her educational career Monday afternoon.

FAYETTEVILLE - The Richmond Senior High School boys’ and girls’ bowling teams continued Sandhills Athletic Conference play at Lafayette Lanes in Fayetteville on Thursday.  The Raiders and Lady Raiders each went 1-1 on the day, both earning victories over Seventy-First and falling to Pinecrest high schools.