ROCKINGHAM — After weeks of experiencing water with an unpleasant odor and taste, one resident addressed her concerns with the City Council. At the end of the June 9 meeting, Catherine Jones …

ROCKINGHAM — A public hearing has been set for next month’s meeting regarding rezoning property in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Assistant City Manager John Massey told the …

ROCKINGHAM — Last week, the Richmond County Board of Commissioners approved a budget that includes increases in employee pay and solid waste and water rates, as well as allocations to first …

DERBY — A community yard sale on Saturday raised $3,800 for suicide awareness and prevention. The Black Fowlcan Foundation,which hosted the event, was started last year by Sierra McQueen in …

ROCKINGHAM — More than two dozen first responders from across Richmond County received training in handling encounters with those on the autism spectrum on Tuesday. The training session, led …

ROCKY MOUNT — North Carolina drivers no longer have to leave a driver license office or make a return trip when they forget a printed copy of their proof of insurance or residency documents. The …

DERBY — On June 29, it will have been three years since Sierra McQueen’s world was turned upside down due to a family tragedy.  She and her husband, Jeremy Fowler, had just started a …

ROCKINGHAM — Sleep in Heavenly Peace hit a milestone on Saturday, having put together 100 beds within the past year. This past weekend’s build, hosted by Redland Acres, was the sixth since …

HAMLET — City Manager John Terziu is stepping away from his position next month. Terziu announced his leaving in an email to several members of the media with the subject line reading: …

ROCKINGHAM — The Rockingham Fire Department will be undergoing a leadership change next month. City Manager Monty Crump announced Thursday that Austin Parker, currently serving as deputy …

HAMLET — The City Council has decided to wait on making any changes to its current ordinance regarding the keeping of livestock. Assistant City Manager Mackenzie Webb told the council during …

ROCKINGHAM — Local first responders have no explanations for a mysterious boom heard across Richmond County Tuesday night. Emergency Services Director Bob Smith confirmed that calls reporting …

ELLERBE — Nearly $120,000 is coming to Richmond County from the Office of the State Fire Marshal to help five local volunteer fire departments. The OSFM announced Tuesday that more than $12 …

ROCKINGHAM — New programs wanting to use a portion of Richmond County’s allocation from various opioid settlements will have to wait. The Richmond County Board of Commissioners on May 5 …

HAMLET — City Manager John Terziu is accused of threatening a resident during a recent council meeting. That resident, Sean Patrick Smith, swore out a criminal summons on May 14, alleging that …

There are two upcoming events around Richmond County to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the military. The annual county Memorial Day observance is scheduled for 11 a.m. …

HAMLET — Residents of the Seaboard City won’t see any fee increases this year if the proposed budget remains the same when passed next month. City Manager John Terziu gave an overview of the …

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Partnership for Children is pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Schultz has been named interim executive director. Dr. Schultz brings strong leadership and a …

ROCKINGHAM — Local first responders will have two opportunities next month to learn how to handle situations involving individuals on the autism spectrum. The Autism Society of North Carolina …

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Aging Services is hosting several upcoming fundraising efforts to help the area’s older residents. There will be a Rock-a-Thon from 10 a.m.-1-p.m. Wednesday, May …