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Drone show to highlight DAR's America 250 celebration at the Cole

HAMLET — The General Henry William Harrington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will continue its America 250 activities with a community celebration next month at Cole …
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The I Can Scholarship Foundation hosted a literacy challenge last week at Monroe Avenue Elementary in Hamlet.

I Can Scholarship Foundation brings 4-Day reading challenge to Monroe Avenue

HAMLET — Last week, Sept. 21-24, the I Can Scholarship Foundation Inc. partnered with Monroe Avenue Elementary School, which served as the host school for the Foundation’s 4-Day Reading …

COLUMN: A Patriot Day prayer

Every year around this time, I consciously quiet myself.   I close my eyes, and somehow I drift back to 2001. Fort Sill, Oklahoma.   A new installation. A new …

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NCDMV transitions to digital vehicle registration today

ROCKY MOUNT — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide printed registration …

Candidate forum scheduled in Ashley Chapel community

The Ashley Chapel Community Organization is hosting a Town Hall Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ashley Chapel Community Center, 297 Mizpah Road, in …
Volunteers build a porch during the United Way Days of Caring.

United Way of Richmond County celebrates 17th annual Days of Caring

ROCKINGHAM — United Way of Richmond County’s 17th Annual Days of Caring brought 310 volunteers together to serve nonprofit organizations and neighbors across the county. Volunteers completed 17 …

Police, deputies investigating weekend violence across Richmond County

ROCKINGHAM — Several acts of violence were reported across Richmond County this weekend, though details are scarce. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to …
For the first time in four years, Richmond County is not in the top 10 for fentanyl-positive death rates in the state.

From the Street to Your Feet: Richmond County celebrates progress in recovery

Richmond County has a positive story to tell. Once ranked highest in North Carolina for fentanyl-positive death rates, the county no longer appears among the state’s top ten in the newest report. …

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Raiders tame Jaguars on the soccer field

Kevin Diaz-Lopez scored one of Richmond Senior's three goals Sept. 30 at home against Overhills.
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team found redemption Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Overhills, following a same-score loss Monday to Hoke County. Patrick Smith put the Raiders …
Emely Valencia crosses the finish line first to win the girls portion of the Sept. 30 cross country meet at Hinson Lake in Rockingham.

Richmond's Valencia finishes 1st in cross country meet at Hinson Lake

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s Emely Valencia was the first to cross the finish line in the girls cross country meet Wednesday at Hinson Lake. The meet included runners from Richmond, Jack …
Junior Erin Drumwright earned her fifth singles shutout of the season with an 8-0 win in last week's match against Jack Britt.

Lady Raiders earn 7-2 win over Jack Britt in weather-shortened week

The Richmond Senior High School girls tennis team saw two matches washed out by rain last week, but the Lady Raiders made the most of their lone opportunity on the court. Richmond was scheduled …

Richmond-Rolesville game resumes at East Wake; homecoming slated for next Friday

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity football team has this week off, but have two games scheduled for next week. The Raiders travel back to Wake County on Monday, Sept. 28 to conclude …
Maddi Gordon makes an appearance at Rockingham Dragway in March 2026 to promote the NHRA Nationals at the Rock.

NHRA to roar at the Rock this weekend

ROCKINGHAM — Maddi Gordon will be looking to move up in the standings this weekend during the NHRA Nationals at the Rock. The National Hot Rod Association will be holding its f irst-ever …
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DRIFT WARS: MB Drift to crown season champ after double-header at Rockingham Speedway

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ROCKINGHAM — While some of the top drivers in drag racing will be going head-to-head at Rockingham Dragway for NHRA Nationals at the Rock, MB Drift will determine the best slider in its grassroots …

DOUBLE VICTORY: Richmond soccer teams victorious over Pine Forest

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ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Senior’s varsity soccer team clinched its fourth consecutive win on Monday, blanking the Pine Forest Trojans 3-0. Patrick Smith put the Raiders on the scoreboard with …

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Emely Valencia approaches the finish line with the third-fastest time during a cross country meet at Hinson Lake on Sept. 16.
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Richmond runner finishes 3rd behind Overhills twins in cross country meet at Hinson Lake
Obituaries
Obituaries
 OBITUARY: Carolyn Currie Thomas
Carolyn Currie Thomas, 70, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 19, 1956, in Richmond County, to the late …
OBITUARY: William Tendrell Lockhart
William Tendrell Lockhart, 39, of Rockingham, passed on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. at Leak Street Cultural Center, 1004 Leak St., Rockingham. The family …
OBITUARY: Gaynelle Brock Moon
Gaynelle Brock Moon, 78, of Rockingham, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at her home.  She was born in Lumberton on March 17, 1948 to the late Clayton Brock and Annie Mae …
OBITUARY: Benjamin Pate
Benjamin "Ben" Pate, 78, of Hamlet, passed on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1596 U.S. Hwy 74 E., …
OBITUARY: Johnnie Sims Freeman
Johnnie Sims Freeman, 89, of Rockingham, passed away on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 21, 1937 in Richmond …

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Opinion
"What I want you to do," U.S. President Donald Trump told a South Carolina rally audience in August, "is pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot" when it's time to vote in the 2026 midterm election …
The top priority among voters this year is affordability. Various polls in North Carolina and other states ask the question in various ways — sometimes asking respondents about “affordability” …
On Sept. 4, Judge William Sullivan, of Massachusetts's Plymouth County Superior Court, declared a mistrial in the case of Commonwealth v. Lindsey Clancy. After seven days of deliberation, the jury …

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