
The Richmond Observer
RO EDITORIAL: Let's clean up Richmond County and keep it that way
UNCP to host Dr. Michael Osterholm, COVID-19 expert
PEMBROKE — The Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership and the College of Health Sciences at UNC Pembroke are hosting Health Talk: Special Event with Dr. Michael Osterholm on April 15, 2021 at 7 p.m. via Facebook live and YouTube live.
EDITORIAL: Notable Richmond County African Americans deserve recognition
As we approach the middle of Black History Month, it’s important to think of the accomplishments of Richmond County’s notable African Americans.
OUR VIEW: Congress should slice pork from COVID relief bill
President Donald Trump did the right thing Tuesday evening by asking Congress for a “more suitable” COVID-relief bill.
OUR VIEW: Richmond County School Board picked wrong year to make honor-system switch
EDITORIAL: First Step Act is a step in the right direction
A bill recently introduced in the North Carolina legislature would allow judges to use discretion when sentencing defendants facing drug charges.
EDITORIAL: McInnis, Goodman on the right side of eminent domain
EDITORIAL: Keep Richmond County clean
Thirteen tons.
It’s not an early version of the classic Tennessee Ernie Ford tune, but how much roadside garbage has been collected in Richmond County over the past two months.
EDITORIAL: Third parties, unaffiliated voters should have a say on elections boards
While North Carolina has become more accommodating to those outside the two-party paradigm, with the recent recognition of the Green and Constitution parties, third-party and unaffiliated voters are still getting the shaft.
EDITORIAL: First responders take proactive step in training
We applaud Richmond County’s law enforcement officers who recently went through Crisis Intervention Team training, learning how to better deal with those who may be mentally ill or have developmental disabilities.