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East Rockingham Fire Department dedicates substation to late board member

When Roxann Keane walked into the East Rockingham Fire Department Substation on Saturday, she received an unexpected surprise. The station, located on Home Place Road in the southern region of …
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FirstHealth achieves ISO 9001 certification, reinforcing commitment to quality and patient safety

PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is proud to announced it has earned ISO 9001 certification from DNV, a globally recognized accrediting body. This achievement underscores …

An alligator rests after being removed by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff from a Lake Waccamaw wastewater treatment plant in Columbus County Thursday, June 20, 2024.

New multi-state program launches to support coexisting with alligators

RALEIGH — Today (Monday), wildlife agencies in all 11 southeastern states where American alligators live, including the N.C. Wildlife Resources  Commission , are launching GatorWise, …

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Former Alumni Award winner fills leadership position for RichmondCC Foundation

HAMLET — Former Richmond Community College Alumni Award Winner Dr. Wendy Kelly Jordan is now serving as the associate vice president for development for RichmondCC.  Jordan comes to …

Memorial Day services slated for Dobbins Heights, Norman, Rockingham

Many see Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start to the summer season, enjoying a three-day weekend at the beach. But for others — and the real meaning behind the government holiday …
Jahwon Hartsfield (right) was recently hired as a transportation worker by the N.C. Department of Transportation. Hartsfield was one of five formerly incarcerated people to complete a highway construction work training academy.

State reentry program helping formerly incarcerated people find transportation work

RALEIGH — A state reentry program started last year is helping people who used to be incarcerated secure jobs on transportation work crews and get identification cards to access housing and …

Memorial Day 'Click It or Ticket' campaign urges safe driving

RALEIGH — Buckling your seatbelt is a vital component of driving safely, and local law enforcement will be out over the next two weeks to make sure you do. The Governor’s Highway Safety …
Eddie Moore of McAdams briefly addresses the Rockingham City Council during a public hearing on rezoning a property proposed for development.

Rockingham City Council approves annexation, rezoning request for housing development

ROCKINGHAM — A proposed housing development passed two procedural hurdles Tuesday following a pair of public hearings. The Rockingham City Council, at its May 13 meeting, approved a …

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Wrestling summer camp registration open

ROSports File Photo: A photo of Konner and Maveryck Gardner during Richmond's wrestling camp last summer.
ROCKINGHAM — A busy summer schedule of local youth sports development got a little busier this week.  The Richmond Senior High School wrestling program announced the return of its …
Soccer camp at RSHS will be held from June 23-26.

Youth soccer camp returns to RSHS for 26th year

ROCKINGHAM — The longest-running youth sports camp at Richmond Senior High School will return for another summer.  After reaching the quarter century mark last year, Richmond’s …
ROSports File Photo: The Hamlet American Legion Junior baseball team, shown Saturday, lost Sunday's road game.

Second straight loss for Hamlet Juniors to start season

LEXINGTON, N.C. — It was a tough day at the plate for the Hamlet American Legion Junior baseball team Sunday.  A day after opening their season against Davidson County Post 8 with a …
Riley Brown made the start in game two for Hamlet, his first pitching appearance in almost three months due to injury.

PHOTOS: Post 49 vs. Cherryville, Game 2

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — Solo runs in two of the seven innings played Sunday weren’t enough for the Hamlet American Legion baseball team. Finishing its season-opening doubleheader at …
Evan Hodges attempts to turn a double play in Hamlet's first game of the season Sunday.

PHOTOS: Post 49 vs. Cherryville, Game 1

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — The Hamlet American Legion baseball team played a doubleheader at Cherryville Post 100 Sunday. Post 49 lost both games, the first two games of the new summer season. …

Opening weekend ends in doubleheader loss for 49ers

Head coach Chip Gordon meets with players during Sunday

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — The opening weekend of the season didn’t end the way the Hamlet American Legion baseball team wanted.  On the road for a doubleheader at Cherryville Post …

Post 49 drops first game of doubleheader

Caden Nolan, who had an RBI double Sunday, scores Hamlet

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — One bad inning undid an early lead for the Hamlet American Legion baseball team Sunday.  In the first game of Post 49’s season-opening doubleheader, Hamlet …

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Drew Gause, who had a double in Saturday's season opener, fields a ground ball at third base for an out.
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PHOTOS: Junior 49ers vs. Davidson County
Obituaries
Obituaries
 OBITUARY: Gracie Graham
Gracie Graham, 91, of Rockingham, passed away in her home Tuesday, May 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Richmond County June 12, 1933, Gracie was the daughter of the late Henry …
OBITUARY: James Richard Tyson
 Richard was born Oct. 20, 1940. After a brief illness, he went to his heavenly home on May 21, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Richard was the son of John R. Tyson and Emma …
OBITUARY: James W. Cox
Mr. James W. Cox, a respected father, grandfather, and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, he was the …
OBITUARY: Sammy Marshall Joyner Jr.
Sammy Marshall Joyner Jr., a loving father, devoted grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on May 18, 2025, after a day spent surrounded by family. Born on May 22, 1942, in Richmond …
OBITUARY: Carole Thrower Jenkins
Carole Thrower Jenkins, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Carole was born in June of 1940 to Stephen Thomas Thrower and Geneva Boston Thrower. In addition to her Mama …

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In a funny current television ad for a vacation rental company, former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban portrays a grumpy, micromanaging homeowner who makes life miserable …
"I guarantee you," Joe Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper two months before winning the 2020 U.S. presidential election, "I will be totally transparent in terms of my health and all aspects of my health." …
Our state’s official seal presents North Carolina as a series of dualities. In the background of the circular emblem are green-topped mountains to the west and crystal-blue water to the east. …

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