ROCKINGHAM — A man lost his home to a fire Wednesday morning while going out for breakfast. According to the Rockingham Fire Department, crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Robinson Street …

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County is closed. The county government, as well as the municipal governments of Rockingham and Hamlet, announced that offices are closed Wednesday following about an inch of …

ROCKINGHAM — After being missing for two weeks, a teenage girl has been found. The Rockingham Police Department announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday that 15-year-old Adrianna Sunshine …

ROCKINGHAM — A reward is being offered in an effort to help bring a teenage girl home. The Rockingham Police Department on Tuesday posted to its Facebook page that a $4,500 reward is being offered …

ROCKINGHAM — A woman reportedly died in her home during a fire Sunday night. According to a Facebook post from Cordova Fire and Rescue, crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Tillman Road, …

HAMLET — Local students won’t get a full snow day on Wednesday, with the area expected to receive up to two inches later Tuesday evening. Richmond County Schools announced on social media Tuesday …

ROCKINGHAM — The chances of seeing snow in Richmond County have increased, leading to a winter weather advisory being issued. The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued the advisory, effective …

ROCKINGHAM —Richmond County and the rest of Central North Carolina will be under a cold weather advisory as a second chance at winter weather seems possible. The National Weather Service issued the …

HAMLET — A section of Bridges Street will be renamed in honor of one of the nation’s most renowned civil rights leaders. The Hamlet City Council on Tuesday approved a measure to rename the …

ROCKINGHAM — The amount of roadside trash picked up across Richmond County declined slightly in the final four months of 2024, leading to a lighter total than the previous year. According to …

HAMLET — Following an extended soft opening, the Seaboard City’s newest restaurant officially opened late Wednesday afternoon. Dine 82, on Main Street, is the latest venture of Ingrid …

HAMLET — Richmond County Schools was one of several systems compromised by a late December global cyber security breach, the district announced on Wednesday. According to a press release, the …

ROCKINGHAM — Four people, ranging in age from 15 to 77, have gone missing from Richmond County over the past several months. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating three of …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Foundation has several events lined up this weekend to honor the legacy of the late civil rights leader. The weekend kicks …

HOFFMAN — Two older fire trucks are on their way from Richmond County to Black Mountain to help in disaster relief efforts in Western North Carolina and elsewhere. Volunteers with the United Cajun …

ROCKINGHAM — Police are still asking for help finding a teenage girl who has been missing for several days. The Rockingham Police Department announced on Jan. 8 that 15-year-old Adrianna Sunshine …

RALEIGH — Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing fatalities from fires and on-scene incidents. North Carolina lawmakers took a significant step …

RALEIGH — Dr. Devdutta "Dev" Sangvai was sworn in as the new Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Dr. Sangvai was selected by Gov. Josh …

ROCKINGHAM — Place of Grace will get a little help with its winter-time heating bill courtesy of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. The board approved using $15,000 from its discretionary …

ROCKINGHAM — Local students will be home on Friday, but still have schoolwork to do. Richmond County Schools announced this afternoon that the district will “transition to a remote instructional …