ROCKINGHAM — After more than six months of being closed because of government mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, bars in North Carolina can open again — sort of.

ROCKINGHAM — A balloon festival planned this weekend at the Rockingham Speedway and Entertainment Complex has been canceled.

ROCKINGHAM — A convoy of motorcycles roared out of the Hwy 55 parking lot Saturday afternoon in a benefit ride for the Andy’s Foundation.

ROCKINGHAM — Rep. Scott Brewer is demanding an apology for being called “anti-God” by his opponent Ben Moss during a fundraiser earlier this week.

HAMLET — Richmond County now has another physical reminder that jazz legend John Coltrane was born here.

ELLERBE — A couple of heavy hitters came out to Richmond County on Tuesday to encourage voters to choose Republicans in the upcoming election.

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department has reported another COVID-related death, making it the 17th since the pandemic began.

ROCKINGHAM — About half of the new COVID-19 cases in Richmond County reported on Monday came from one place — Morrison Correctional Institution in Hoffman.

ROCKINGHAM — More than 200 motorcycles and other vehicles left the parking lot of the Hide-A-Way Tavern Saturday afternoon to “Back the Blue.”

HAMLET — Tristan and Nolan Chavis hadn’t seen their dad, Gary, in nearly a year and a half — until Wednesday night.