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Opposition dominates permit public hearing for proposed ITD Hamlet plant
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.
First Baptist of Hamlet holding live Nativity
HAMLET — One local church is planning to illustrate the “reason for the season” for Richmond County residents to view from their vehicles.
Legal complaint filed against Richmond County in rezoning decision
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.
LETTER: Explaining the background on the proposed International Tie Disposal project
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, other towns cancel tree-lighting ceremonies
Hamlet calls for public input in plant permit; denies rezoning request
HAMLET — City leaders want the permitting process for a proposed plant to have a more public process.
Hamlet Christmas parade canceled over COVID concerns
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.
Coltrane Blueroom opens in Hamlet as museum to honor 'Jazz Messiah'
HAMLET — Richmond County now has another physical reminder that jazz legend John Coltrane was born here.
OPINION: America needs 2 fast things
America is in need of two things very fast and very different. One large, and one small — sort of. One that goes a couple hundred miles an hour, and one that goes almost the speed of light. One that travels in complicated paths, and one that goes in a giant circle. One that is familiar, and one that is not so much. One that is reliable and efficient, and one that crashes constantly.
Hamlet National Guard soldier surprises sons after 17-month deployment
HAMLET — Tristan and Nolan Chavis hadn’t seen their dad, Gary, in nearly a year and a half — until Wednesday night.