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Tuesday, 04 August 2020 19:24
BREAKING: RCS officials clear high school sports to begin Thursday
Written by Kyle Pillar
HAMLET — High school sports are back.
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TOP STORY: Richmond County Republicans select Toni Maples to replace Berry on ballot
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Sunday, 02 August 2020 19:24
The importance of August 1, high school sports' New Year's Day
Written by Kyle Pillar
Summer vacation is a time for educators, student-athletes, coaches and administrators to wind down and re-energize after nine months of school, instruction, games and final exams.
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Wednesday, 29 July 2020 14:59
Trio of Lady Raiders compete in USA Softball national championship
Written by Kyle Pillar
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Kenleigh Frye, Allyiah Swiney and Maylyn Wallace are used to wearing the same kelly green and gold softball uniforms for Richmond Senior High School.
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Tuesday, 28 July 2020 11:59
BREAKING: NCHSAA unveils Phase Two of reopening high school athletics
Written by Kyle Pillar
CHAPEL HILL — On Tuesday, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association unveiled its latest set of plans to return sports for the upcoming fall season.
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Monday, 27 July 2020 15:43
Local officials ‘more prepared than ever’ despite uncertainty of fall athletics
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — With so much extra time on their hands this spring and summer, area referees are now more prepared than ever to officiate high school and college sporting events.
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BRADENTON, Fla. — For five weeks this summer, Jenna Greene competed against some of the best college softball players across the country.
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Writing columns is, in some ways, a lot different than writing game stories. It’s an area of sports journalism that I’ve wanted to dabble in since I became the Richmond Observer’s sports editor.
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Sunday, 26 July 2020 12:06
Former Richmond football coaches remember Dr. Bill as ‘one of a kind’
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — There have been some pretty honorable names to hold the title as the head football coach at Richmond Senior High School.
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ROSports contributor Deon Cranford speaks with local area travel ball coaches and what they're doing during the COVID-19 pandemic that allows them to practice and play ball safely. Scroll to the bottom to view episode.
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Friday, 24 July 2020 15:05
A promise well kept between Richmond Senior teacher, student
Written by Kyle Pillar
RAEFORD — A promise is a promise no matter how long the wait is, which is true for one Richmond County Schools teacher and a recent Richmond Senior High School graduate.
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Monday, 20 July 2020 12:12
BREAKING: Tillman going Division I, commits to Liberty
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — When football fans and college recruits watch CJ Tillman command the linebacking corps for the Richmond Raiders, they see his high-level intensity and smash-mouth style of play.
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Monday, 20 July 2020 07:40
Seven Lady Raider volleyball seniors remain 'positive and hopeful' for season
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — The grind hasn’t stopped for the Richmond Senior High School volleyball team, using the mindset of "relentless pursuit" despite being limited during the summer.
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Friday, 17 July 2020 13:14
Dr. Bill Haltiwanger: a man of God, family and community
Written by Kyle Pillar
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County is, has been, and always will be filled with tremendous hard-working people. But the community lost one of its strongest pillars in Dr. W.L. Haltiwanger, Jr., a man described by many as the “finest person” they’d ever met.
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