ROCKINGHAM — A regional water replenishment project is one of several being implemented by Amazon around the world. Last month, Amazon announced that it was working with the National Fish …
HAMLET — For Brenda Coble, owning a brick-and-mortar bakery is “a dream come true.” Coble, along with her business partner Tammy Lampley, opened Riverside Bakery and Coffee …
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s longest-running food pantry received some “extra love” from Salisbury-based grocery store chain. Volunteers from Food Lion stores across …
ROCKINGHAM — Jeff Smart was recently elected to serve again as chairman of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. After recognizing the accreditation of the Richmond County Health …
ROCKINGHAM — The December meeting of the Rockingham City Council on Tuesday was mostly administrative, with the swearing-in of four members — including the newly elected Greg Leberth. …
ROCKINGHAM — Three Richmond County food pantries were among more than 300 to be awarded Nourishing Our Neighbors grants from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. Food Lion Feeds …
ROCKY MOUNT — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles today announced the launch of consecutive online renewal options for state ID cards, allowing eligible customers to renew online for a …
HAMLET — Two local organizations each received $10,000 grants from the Duke Energy Foundation. Emily Tucker, district manager of government and community relations presented the checks to …
ROCKINGHAM — Three more candidates have joined the race for the Richmond County Board of Commissioners — but you won’t see their names on current state records. According to …
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from federal partners. While the …
RALEIGH — Updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Richmond County are nearly complete. The new maps will provide communities within these counties with up-to-date flood risk …
ROCKINGHAM —Two more challengers and one incumbent have entered the 2026 race for the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. Records with the N.C. State Board of Elections show that …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department was one of 10 recently accredited by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board — and one of seven to receive …
ELLERBE — Two weekend events have been rescheduled to the pending wet forecast. The town of Ellerbe announced Wednesday afternoon its tree-lighting and annual Hometown Christmas has been …
ROCKINGHAM — State agents spent several hours at a local store Wednesday afternoon — but the question of why still remains. Agents with N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement driving unmarked …
ROCKINGHAM — When the doors opened for filing at the Richmond County Board of Elections at noon Monday, the first two through the door were candidates vying for the same office. Sheriff …
ROCKINGHAM — Candidate filing for the 2026 elections opens on Monday with at least two offices already facing opposition. Candidates for several elected positions will have from Dec. 1-19 …
Christmas on the Square returns to downtown Rockingham on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, filling Harrington Square with a full day of family-friendly fun, delicious food, and festive cheer. A beloved …
ROCKY MOUNT — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles today unveiled an Examiner Staffing Plan designed to improve customer service by aligning staff resources with where North …
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County continues to have the state’s highest fentanyl-positive death rate, although the number of such deaths continues to drop statewide. According to the …