Staff Report
51 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — For the second time this month, the Richmond County Health Department has reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases in a single day.
LAND: No late fees on Richmond County water bills after glitch
ROCKINGHAM — With Richmond County water bills coming due in just a few days, many customers have recently posted on social media that they haven’t yet received their December bills.
Hamlet traffic stop leads to arrest on South Carolina bench warrant
HAMLET — A woman was arrested over the weekend on a fugitive warrant from South Carolina.
Reward offered in Hamlet business break-in
HAMLET — A reward is being offered for information about a local business break-in.
2 new COVID deaths reported in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — Two more Richmond County residents have passed away from the coronavirus, the Health Department reported Wednesday morning.
Crews respond to fire in East Rockingham
EAST ROCKINGHAM — A home burned to the ground late Tuesday night into the early morning hours Wednesday.
Rockingham Police investigate Roberdel vehicle break-ins
ROCKINGHAM — Police are investigating several reports of unlocked vehicles broken into over the weekend in the Roberdel area.
Scammers target bank customers, nurses; take advantage of COVID fears
ROCKINGHAM — Would-be scammers are again trying to take advantage of Richmond County and other North Carolina residents.
Deadline closing for Hamlet Police chief applications; Moss sworn in as interim
HAMLET — Friday is the deadline for applications in the search for a new police chief.
Richmond County announces 42nd COVID death
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Friday announced the second COVID-related death in December.
