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ELLERBE — The Berry Patch is once again salvaging Richmond County’s Independence Day celebrations.

HAMLET — For the third time in five years, there will be no fireworks exploding over the Seaboard City.

HAMLET — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality has granted a synthetic minor air quality permit to a company that plans to create biochar from discarded railroad ties.

HAMLET — Several Richmond County residents and environmental groups oppose an air quality permit for a proposed biochar plant, and say a state agency should do more modeling to protect public health.

HAMLET — One local church is planning to illustrate the “reason for the season” for Richmond County residents to view from their vehicles.

ROCKINGHAM— Two Richmond County families and municipalities have filed a legal complaint against the county, challenging a recent rezoning decision by the Board of Commissioners.

To the editor:

International Tie Disposal has been the subject of conversation within the Richmond County Community for the past month. ITD has interest in Richmond County solely based on a business transaction with CSX Transportation, whose railyard has called Richmond County home for more than a century. 

ROCKINGHAM — Yet another holiday tradition has fallen victim to the coronavirus.

HAMLET — City leaders want the permitting process for a proposed plant to have a more public process.

HAMLET — Consider the coronavirus as the Grinch who stole Christmas in 2020 as another holiday tradition has been put on hold due to COVID concerns.