ELLERBE — Hundreds of students from across the state will be in Richmond County this weekend for the annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament. The event, hosted by the N,C. Wildlife …
HAMLET — The Seaboard City is hosting two back-to-back community events this weekend. On Friday, the city kicks off the 2026 season of the Boxcar Concert Series with the Low Down Dirty …
ROCKINGHAM — A motorcycle ride, now in its second year, will raise money this weekend for a scholarship in the memory of two students who were killed at a local car wash. Playaz Elite M.C. is …
A Richmond County native is in the running to be featured in Entrepreneur Magazine. Carricia Simpson was recently selected as a top 10 finalist for Colassal’s Entrepreneur of Impact. …
RALEIGH — A man who achieved global fame as a professional wrestler and movie star soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The N.C. Historical Marker …
ROCKINGHAM — Race cars have been rolling through Richmond County the past few days, making stops at various locations. Drivers in the Street Car Index class for Street Car Braggin Rights at …
ROCKINGHAM — Three municipal departments have been recognized for their dedication to safety by the N.C. Department of Labor. The Rockingham Police and Public Works departments, as well as the …
HAMLET — Plans to conduct a study related to the potential closure of a local school were scrapped Tuesday by the Richmond County Board of Education. On March 24, the county school board voted …
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a stop-sale order for the Ignik TapRack 4 Refillable Propane System. This device failed to meet several safety …
RALEIGH — Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28 , a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement expected …
ROCKINGHAM — A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday evening regarding an amendment regarding conditional zoning districts. According to the staff report included in the agenda packet, the …
HAMLET — The potential of closing one of Richmond County’s schools as a cost-saving measure has parents concerned. During a March 24 work session, the Richmond County Board of Education …
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has established a student support and prevention program that helps students understand addiction, make informed choices and connect with help when needed. …
ROCKINGHAM — The Marching Raiders are tag-teaming with a regional wrestling promotion. Wrestling With Purpose is promoting “A Raiders Roar,” scheduled for Friday, April 10 at Richmond …
HAMLET — School system administrators are warning students and parents about risks associated with the so-called “senior assassin” game. “We have been made aware that students are …
CHARLOTTE — April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are recognizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. This simple step …
ROCKY MOUNT — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles today announced a new online service allowing eligible customers aged 18 and older to upgrade their Level 2 Limited Provisional License to a …
RALEIGH — Spring wildfire season in North Carolina is in full swing, with fire activity surging statewide over the last 10 days. Since Friday, March 20, N.C. Forest Service rangers have …
ROCKINGHAM – One section of the U.S. 74 Bypass and six secondary roads in Richmond County will be milled and resurfaced under a contract awarded this week. Barnhill Contracting Co. of Rocky Mount …
ROCKINGHAM — Several downtown streets will be closed starting Wednesday afternoon in preparation for ThunderFest. Organizers announced on March 17 that the intersection of Hancock and …