HAMLET — A local manufacturer is expanding, with plans to add 30 jobs in the next five years.
State and local officials announced Thursday that Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, known as Impact Plastics, will be investing a total of $13 million over the next five years, with an initial investment of $5.3 million and 13 jobs.
Raiders lose third-straight ga…
LAURINBURG — A tough loss on senior night earlier in the week was made tougher Thursday when the Richmond Senior High School baseball team was swept by rival Scotland High... Read more
Hooks' two goals lead Lady Rai…
LAURINBURG — Just two nights after scoring a season-high 10 goals against Seventy-First High School on their senior night, the Lady Raiders crashed Scotland High School’s senior celebration with another... Read more
Lady Raiders sweep rival Scotl…
LAURINBURG — The Lady Raider softball team was able to do what Scotland High School couldn’t do earlier in the week -- which was spoil it’s biggest rival’s senior night. Read more
Impact Plastics announces plan…
HAMLET — A local manufacturer is expanding, with plans to add 30 jobs in the next five years. State and local officials announced Thursday that Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, known as... Read more
Honor Roll for 3rd 9 weeks - M…
Mineral Springs Elementary School recently named its Honor Roll for the third nine weeks. Read more
Electric Lineman graduation cr…
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will hold its second Electric Lineman gradation on Wednesday, May 15 for successful completers of the program. The graduation ceremony will be take place on Main... Read more
73 students complete first big…
HAMLET — Seventy-three students in the Therapeutic and Diagnostics program at Richmond Community College were pinned on April 15 during a special ceremony recognizing their completion of the program. Pending passing... Read more
NC Zoo’s new Kaleidoscope Butt…
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo’s newest attraction opens to the public this Saturday, April 20. Kaleidoscope Butterfly Garden is a dazzling new habitat featuring native U.S. and exotic species... Read more
Senate Committee backs key edu…
RALEIGH — Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate Education Committee, which approved six bills during its April 17 meeting. Three of them directly affect K-12 education. Read more
Hamlet soccer teams win regular-season finale, await playoffs
CORDOVA — The Hamlet Middle School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams wrapped up their respective regular season campaigns Tuesday at in-county opponent Cordova Middle School.
Hawkins' two homers, Way's no-hitter complete season sweep of Anson
WADESBORO — The Lady Raider softball team used 18 hits and a no-hitter to cruise past non-conference Anson High School on Wednesday.
TOP STORY: Special Olympics camp teaches sports skills and health habits. Read more
LIVE at 5 (Wednesday, 4/17/19)
We have more information on The RO Sports Network on tonight's edition of LIVE at 5. Matt Harrelson interviews David Stogner of the Richmond Young Professionals about the Hinson Lake…
LIVE at 5 (Tuesday, 4/16/19)
TOP STORIES: Deputies investigate shooting south of Hamlet; eSight glasses enhances vision for legally blind in Hamlet. WEATHER: Sunny days and rain are ahead for Richmond County SPORTs: Raider golf places fifth…
LIVE at 5 (Monday, 4/15/19)
TOP STORY: Run for the Ribbons 5K sees record participation WEATHER: High winds howl in Richmond County and hail pummels Hamlet SPORTS: Lady Raider track and field set a new record
LIVE at 5 (Friday, 8/12/19)
TOP STORY: Two adults and one juvenile is charged in a Richmond Road shooting death. WEATHER: Thunderstorms threaten weekends. SPORTS: Raiders baseball win streak snapped in loss to Charlotte Christian
LIVE at 5 (Thursday, 4/11/19)
TOP STORY: Rockingham Speedway to host July 4th fireworks show. WEATHER: Thunderstorms expected for the weekend. SPORTS: Raider baseball and softball meets Seventy-First for a double header
LIVE at 5 (Wednesday, 4/10/19)
TOP STORY: Two adults and one child found shot dead in South Carolina home WEATHER: Tree pollen is at its peak of the season. SPORTS: Rockingham Middle School beats rain and sweeps…
LIVE at 5 (Tuesday, 4/9/19)
TOP STORY: Man shot and killed entering home. INTERVIEW: Gus Bellamy on Richmond Senior High School band fundraiser. WEATHER: Heavy rain and wind sweeps through Richmond County SPORTS: Chris Dufresne doubles up in…
LIVE at 5 (Monday, 4/8/19)
TOP STORY: Ninth Grade Academy's SGA holding clothing drive for fellow Richmond County students. WEATHER: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10pm tonight with more chance of storms for Tuesday.
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