On April 14, 2025, Richmond County Emergency Services successfully conducted North Carolina’s first test of geo-spatial 9-1-1 call routing using a special event layer, ahead of the highly …

ROCKINGHAM– As the buzz continues to build prior to NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to Rockingham Speedway, officials from Track Enterprises are pleased to add the Richmond Senior High …

ROCKINGHAM — Shortly after the news broke Wednesday evening that the Marshall Tucker Band would not be performing at ThunderFest Thursday, the band released a statement why. “Doug …

ROCKINGHAM — Organizers of ThunderFest late Wednesday announced a last-minute entertainment change. Singer-songwriter Edwin McCain will now take the stage at Harrington Square in downtown …

HAMLET — Students at Richmond Community College planning to transfer to UNC-Pembroke now have a way to guarantee their admission. Leaders of both colleges met at Cole Auditorium on the …

HAMLET — With NASCAR making its long-awaited return to Rockingham Speedway, it seems fitting that Richmond Community College accepted a bid for the construction of the future Hendrick Center of …

HAMLET — Two gunmen walked into a school Wednesday morning and opened fire. Frightened students dropped to the floor, screaming and flipping over tables to act as a barrier to the barrage …

ROCKINGHAM — Police are warning residents to leave the fast speeds to the NASCAR drivers this weekend at Rockingham Speedway. The Rockingham Police Department announced on Facebook Monday …

ROCKINGHAM — Several streets will be closing a little early next week in preparation for the return of ThunderFest to Harrington Square. The city of Rockingham announced Friday that the …

ROCKINGHAM — Students at L.J. Bell Elementary have spent the past several months learning all the moves — on a chess board. Robert Colf, the school’s detention teacher, said he …

ROCKINGHAM — Three Richmond County students were honored Thursday evening by VFW Post 4203. Cordova Middle eighth-grader Kingston Gil, 14, received the Patriots Pen award for his essay …

ROCKINGHAM — Jeff Joyner is continuing his public service to his fellow veterans through a gubernatorial appointment. Joyner is one of four men recently appointed by Gov. Josh Stein to the …

ROCKINGHAM — Two public hearings have been scheduled for next month’s city council meeting regarding a proposed housing development. City Planner and Assistant City Manager John …

ROCKINGHAM — Any nursing mothers coming to the upcoming NASCAR/ARCA triple-header at Rockingham Speedway will be able to breastfeed in private and comfort. Courtesy of a grant from the …

HAMLET — Ida Malloy said she never would have had the opportunity to travel to some of the places she’s been if it wasn’t for the Senior Games. Malloy told her story Thursday …

HAMLET — Police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing woman. On Friday, the Hamlet Police Department posted a photo of 35-year-old Kristina Marie Peterson. …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Partnership for children is hitting the lanes for another “FUNdraiser.” Executive Director Dr. Katrina Chance on Thursday announced …

HAMLET — The Richmond County Board of Education is still trying to collect more than $200,000 from the state — though it may be a lost cause. The North Carolina Court of Appeals last …

ROCKINGHAM — A solemn bell rang out for each of Richmond County’s sons lost during the Vietnam War during a special ceremony Saturday commemorating the end of the conflict. AMVETS …

HAMLET — Chuck Cobb can be seen at many events around Richmond County. His dedication to the community led to his selection as the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of …