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Richmond Correctional officer allegedly caught with drugs
HOFFMAN — A correctional officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the local prison. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Richmond Correctional Institution on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a supervisor saying a prison employee was found with illegal narcotics when she arrived at work.
1,300 Duke Energy customers out in Rockingham area
ROCKINGHAM — More than 1,000 Duke Energy customers are currently without power in Richmond County. According to the energy provider, there are six outages in the Rockingham area, resulting in 1,349 of the company’s 15,000 customers in the county having no electricity. An outage map shows the affected...
The Best Fried Chicken In North Carolina Actually Comes From A Small-Town Gas Station
Ready for a surprise? The best fried chicken in North Carolina can be found at B&B Royal in Hildebran. While this small-town eatery doubles as a gas station, don’t let that fool you. B&B Royal is known for its clean space, variety of side dishes, and most notably, its perfectly fried chicken.
Live music in Richmond County to include the Embers, Pickin’ in the park, tribute concert
ROCKINGHAM — The legendary Embers return to Cole Plaza Thursday to close out the 2024 installment of Plaza Jam. The band was founded as the Satellites in Raleigh in 1958 by drummer Bobby Tomlison and guitarist Jackie Gore and has been through several lineup changes in the past 60-plus years.
Rockingham Speedway cancels October Crown 9 race
ROCKINGHAM — Those ready for the next race in the Crown 9 Champion Series will have to wait another month. Rockingham Speedway announced on Wednesday that there will be no race this coming weekend as originally scheduled. “Due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on the communities of...
Last Moments of North Carolina Grandparents Killed by Hurricane Helene Captured in Haunting Photo
The last moments of two North Carolina grandparents were caught on camera just before their house collapsed into the floodwaters from Hurricane Helene. The photos shared to Facebook show the grandparents sitting on the roof of their home, looking around as floodwaters flow past them, with the muddy water just inches away.
Richmond County community centers hosting candidates forum
ROCKINGHAM — Several communities outside the city limits are banding together to hear the plans potential local leaders have for Richmond County. The Piney Grove/Galestown Community Center and the Ashley Chapel Community Center are joint-hosting a candidates forum Thursday, Oct. 10. The forum will start around 6 p.m. at...
Week 7 Preview: Raiders prepared for ‘very athletic’ Hoke County team
ROCKINGHAM — High School football will get back to its regularly scheduled programming this week, at least in parts of the state. Richmond Senior High School and the other member schools of the Sandhills Athletic Conference were largely unaffected by Hurricane Helene, which will allow for football return to Friday night.
If You See A Paw Print Sticker On Your Mailbox In West Virginia, Virginia, or North Carolina…
Living in the South comes with its own set of joys and challenges. And while receiving mail may not be on the top of the list, it's still something we all look forward to. That's why when our mail carriers do something extra to make our lives easier, we can't help but be grateful.
Weekly North Carolina gas price update
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.91 per gallon Monday, October 2, 2024, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 20.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 50.0 cents per gallon lower […] The post Weekly North Carolina gas price update appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Asheville photographer captures Hurricane Helene's impacts, describes being cut off from outside world
Matt Henson has lived in Asheville, North Carolina, all his life but hardly recognizes his community after Hurricane Helene washed away homes and beloved staples of the vibrant mountain town.
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