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HAMLET —  News of the new John Coltrane mural on the side of the old Hamlet Theatre has spread throughout the world on social media.

Interim City Manager Bill Zell told the City Council Tuesday that artist Scott Nurkin has heard from places as far away as Australia and Japan in regards to the mural, as, apparently, photos have been texted all over the world.

HAMLET — A downtown, full-wall mural of jazz legend John Coltrane is now complete.

The mural is the first in a planned series by artist Scott Nurkin of musicians born in the Tar Heel State.

Richmond County could get some national exposure from a popular television network if one of three towns is chosen for revitalization.

HAMLET — The ongoing beautification project at City Lake received a contribution Friday from the Bowtie for Boys Club at Fairview Heights Elementary.

HAMLET — Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was pulled from Hamlet City Lake.

HAMLET — A major clean-up effort around City Lake got underway Friday.

ELLERBE — Lightning is suspected of starting a house fire Thursday afternoon.

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County will have one less fireworks display on Independence Day.

CULVER CITY, Calif. — Fans of the long-running show "Wheel of Fortune" may have noticed that a Richmond County native was spinning the wheel and answering puzzles Monday night in Los Angeles.

HAMLET — Outgoing City Manager Jonathan Blanton has agreed to stay on part-time until his replacement can be found.