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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Mason serves as a leader in Richmond County education
Born in Florida in 1962, many never knew Daryl Mason was not originally from Richmond County, as he has quite an impact on our community and the youth in the community since he began his career in education at Hamlet Junior High in 1985.
Sports betting legislation will probably make a comeback in 2022
RALEIGH — A bill that would legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina is likely to see significant consideration in the House during the abbreviated spring legislative session.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Hamlet's Breeden set records with Cincinnati Bengals
Yesterday, Super Bowl LVI, Feb. 13, 2022, featured the Los Angeles Rams against the Cincinnati Bengals, marking the second time the Bengals made a Super Bowl appearance since Super Bowl XVI on Jan. 24, 1982 — and a Richmond County native was on the team!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Two-time Super Bowl winner Perry Williams a champion for children
With Super Bowl LVI just over a week away, we are reminded of our own Richmond County two-time Super Bowl champion, Hamlet native, Perry Lamar Williams. After graduating from Richmond Senior High School in 1979, Williams received a dual scholarship to North Carolina State University for track and field and football. His standout collegiate football performance, followed by an accomplished career in the NFL, often overshadows his other athletic passion of running track and field.
McInnis' high school sports reform bill headed to governor
RALEIGH — The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
Long odds for sports betting legalization in N.C. this year
RALEIGH — While a bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina passed a House committee last week, odds are heavily against it passing the full General Assembly before the session ends.
Dungeon Boxing teaches skills used in and out of the ring
Tucked away in the outskirts of Rockingham, The Dungeon Boxing Club is fully licensed and sanctioned by USA Boxing and welcomes potential or experienced boxers, age 7 and up, from any background, or any skill level.
Richmond Community College to hold special scholarship ceremony in memory of ‘The Rev.’
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will hold a special ceremony Oct. 23 for the establishment of the Rev Scholarship in memory of the late Rev. Ricky Jacobs, who was the former chaplain for Richmond County Raiders sports teams.
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole to speak at UNC Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Baseball fans in Savannah have been going bananas since Jesse Cole brought a summer collegiate team to the Peach State five years ago.
Drive for N.C. sports betting bill stalls in House
RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session.