Richmond County has three days of holiday activities for the Independence Day weekend. Events kick off Thursday evening with the return of Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot to Rockingham’s Plaza …
FAYETTEVILLE — Four applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire a fixed PET scanner in response to a need …
HAMLET — Family and friends of the late J.C. Lamm gathered Tuesday at Richmond Community College in the Student Lounge bearing his name to honor Mr. Lamm’s long history with the college …
HAMLET — The Hamlet Business Development Association proudly announces the election of its new Board of Directors following its organizational meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, at the Big Tomato …
ROCKINGHAM — One of several discussion items on the agenda for a special meeting of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday dealt with lease at the Richmond County Airport. …
HAMLET — There was a change of leadership on the board as a result of the Richmond County Board of Education's June 30 annual close-out meeting for the end of the 2025-26 school year. …
ROCKINGHAM — Several discussion items have been added to the agenda for a special meeting of the Richmond County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday morning. Board Clerk Dena Cook …
APEX — Staff with the state’s railroad safety campaign are reminding people to be careful and attentive at railroad crossings. That was the message N.C. Department of Transportation …
HAMLET — A portion of N.C. 177 is scheduled to be closed for an entire day for railroad upgrades next month. According to Southern Commercial Development, which handles traffic control for CSX …
RALEIGH — As Fourth of July celebrations get underway across North Carolina, drivers are encouraged to make safe choices behind the wheel. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety …
ROCKINGHAM — Two more Richmond County names have been added to the list of recipients of the state’s highest civilian honor. Now-retired Dave Davis and Harold Isler, respectively the former …
RALEIGH — As North Carolina and the nation prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor is encouraging residents to enjoy the holiday …
NORMAN — The Field of Honor is getting a financial injection from the Richmond County Board of Commissioners. During the June meeting, Commissioner Andy Grooms proposed donating $5,000 of the …
ROCKINGHAM — Earlier this month, the Richmond County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a parcel on Airport Road. The request, according to Planning Director Tracy Parris, …
ROCKINGHAM — In its first year in the 2020s, Richmond County’s Relay for Life raised more than $30,000. According to Heather Guinn, manager of the Richmond County Cancer Care Treasure Shop, …
HAMLET — The Seaboard City will be holding a special meeting, which includes two public hearings, the afternoon of July 2. The city posted a notice, issued June 17, on its website announcing …
HAMLET — While the Seaboard City searches for a new city manager, Mackenzie Webb has been given a temporary promotion. Webb was appointed acting city manager following the Hamlet City …
ROCKINGHAM — Scores of discarded needles were picked up around East Rockingham on Saturday in an effort to keep the streets clean. The clean-up was a contest organized by Steve’s Wings for …
ROCKINGHAM — City Manager Monty Crump on Friday announced a new hire for Parks and Recreation director. Blake Kelly, a Rockingham native, has been hired to replace the retiring Dave Davis, who …
HAMLET — Current progress of the new L.J. Bell Elementary School project was on the agenda of the Richmond County Board of Education's June 9 meeting. Officials of Bordeaux Construction …