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

ROCKINGHAM — ‘Tis the season for downtown to be filled with holiday cheer as Christmas on the Square kicks off again.

RALEIGH — State transportation officials have awarded a contract to begin constructing an interstate bypass of Rockingham in Richmond County.

ROCKINGHAM — With only two items on the agenda, City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution for a $20,000 grant and a purchase contract for two new sanitation trucks.

ROCKINGHAM — Council members on Tuesday unanimously passed the city’s budget for the next fiscal year of $18,459,060.

ROCKINGHAM — Plaza Jam is now in its 16th year, and residents of Richmond County haven't gotten enough Sylvia yet.

ROCKINGHAM — One of two bands making their debut at Plaza Jam kicks off the summer concert series Thursday.

ROCKINGHAM — Fireworks will light up the Marston sky this summer for the inaugural “4th of July at the Rock” extravaganza.