RALEIGH — With North Carolina’s spring wildfire season arriving at a time when most of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to apply …

HAMLET — A large economic development project could be coming to Hamlet in the near future. During his report to the Hamlet City Council on Feb. 10, City Manager John Terziu said that the …

HAMLET — City leaders approved a rezoning request last week that will allow an RV park in the city limits. The request was made by Nathan Grant to rezone a parcel of land on the corner of Gin …

ROCKINGHAM — Independent country singer Anna J will hit the stage first at Harrington Square on April 2. Organizers announced Thursday afternoon that the Maryland native will be the opening …

CORDOVA — One missing persons case from late 2024 is back in the spotlight after more remains turned up. Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that a …

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Crime Stoppers has been allocated $40,000 to help solve several missing persons cases — including one that has been active for more than a decade. The Richmond …

ROCKINGHAM — The total number of charges filed by the Rockingham Police Department continues to rise, while the number of arrests remains about the same. That’s according to the …

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County no longer leads North Carolina with the highest fentanyl-positive death rate. The latest statistics from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, released Feb. 9, …

ROCKINGHAM — This year’s ThunderFest will feature a Texas flavor, with the Eli Young Band set to take the stage in Harrington Square. The country band —featuring the lineup of Mike Eli, …

ROCKINGHAM — Police are asking for help looking for a man who reportedly hasn’t been seen in 10 days. According to the Rockingham Police Department, 59-year-old Raymond Harvey Ingram was …

ROCKINGHAM — The N.C. Forest Service is conducting a “burn-off” operation behind Richmond Plaza to mitigate an area that has seen several wildfires in recent years. County Ranger Brandon …

RALEIGH — Richmond County’s Gene McLaurin will chair the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina for another four years. The EDPNC announced the appointment on Feb. 13. …

RALEIGH — Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state, now through April 15.  Created by the General Assembly in …

ROCKINGHAM — City residents are now allowed to keep up to six hens in their backyards. The Rockingham City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an amendment to the Unified Development …

HAMLET — The Richmond County Board of Education approved bids for renovation projects during its monthly meeting Feb. 10. Steven King, director of construction, maintenance and planning, …

ROCKINGHAM — Discovery Place Kids has been awarded a $75,000 grant, which will be used to help low-income families experience the museum. DPK-Rockingham is one of 58 similar institutions …

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Rescue Mission, Inc. was honored (Tuesday) at Cole Auditorium as a recipient of the Amazon Richmond County Community Fund Award. County Commissioner Robin Roberts …

HAMLET — Amazon Web Services and Walbridge Construction are looking for workers and partners in the construction associated with the data center complex coming to Richmond County. The two …

HAMLET — Water has been shut off for some city customers after a line was damaged. According to a press release on the city’s Facebook page, the line was damaged during the installation of …

HAMLET — More than two dozen Richmond County organizations were recognized Tuesday for the grants they have been awarded by Amazon Web Services. Amy Jaballah, community engagement manager, …