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Richmond County commissioners, municipalities open dialogue over sales tax distribution
ROCKINGHAM — County and municipal leaders are “opening a dialogue” to try to come to common ground regarding the method of sales tax distribution.
CPA: No effect on Rockingham finances from COVID, but city will lose $800K
ROCKINGHAM — The city’s finances received a relatively clean bill of health from CPA Ken Anderson during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Rockingham, other towns cancel tree-lighting ceremonies
Hog-Jowls and Christendom: Women’s suffrage in Richmond County Part I
It began on Friday the 13th in April, 1917, when a car ran over William Clay “Doc” Leak just as he strode out of Angus McAuley’s store in downtown Rockingham.
Rockingham moving forward with water tank lease deal; E. Lazelle Marks Jr. honored
ROCKINGHAM — The City Council will move forward with a deal to sell a lease agreement for the placement of telecommunication equipment on the downtown water tank to a third party.
Confederate monument in downtown Rockingham vandalized
Rockingham 'forced' to raise property taxes for first time in 21 years, increase garbage fees
ROCKINGHAM — City Council members begrudgingly voted Tuesday night to adopt the city’s annual budget for the next fiscal year, which includes the first property tax increase in two decades.
Rockingham protest against police abuse remains peaceful
ROCKINGHAM — The death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests against police abuse across the country — even in Richmond County.
Richmond County towns hoping for HGTV makeover
Richmond County could get some national exposure from a popular television network if one of three towns is chosen for revitalization.
Christmas on the Square slated for Saturday
ROCKINGHAM — ‘Tis the season for downtown to be filled with holiday cheer as Christmas on the Square kicks off again.