Staff Report
Fire burns estimated 150 acres south of Hamlet
HAMLET — Crews battled a wildfire on the state line over the weekend for roughly 17 hours.
Which businesses are 'essential?'
While state officials encourage companies to have employees work from home, there are several “essential businesses” that are exempt from Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. Monday.
No curfew currently in place for Richmond County; Moore County announces third COVID-19 case
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County does not have a curfew, according to local officials.
Family wishes for return of missing Richmond County woman
ROCKINGHAM — The search is on for a Richmond County woman family members say has been missing for nearly a week.
Mineral Springs teachers parade through Ellerbe
ELLERBE — Two more schools paraded through their districts Wednesday morning, following the lead of L.J. Bell Elementary.
Cooper keeps schools closed till mid-May, orders more businesses to close
RALEIGH — North Carolina schools will be closed until at least May 15 and the mass gathering limit has been lowered to 50.
Richmond County sheriff's investigators determine homicide happened inside vehicle
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has released more details in a Saturday afternoon homicide investigation.
Man booked in Richmond County Jail on murder charge
ROCKINGHAM — A man is being held in the Richmond County Jail on an open count of murder.
Investigation ongoing after body found in vehicle at Rockingham gas station
ROCKINGHAM — Law enforcement officials are so far staying quiet about an investigation at the Shell station on U.S. 74 Business.
Ellerbe Strawberry Festival canceled
ELLERBE — Add the Strawberry Festival to the growing list of canceled events in Richmond County.
