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Hurricane Helene forces Garner couple to scramble, pivot wedding plans in western North Carolina
When Toyosi and Tyler Hobbs were in Boone on Thursday, the two were dreaming of how picture perfect their wedding would be that weekend.They were set to be married amongst family and friends with a picturesque mountain backdrop. That is, until the very next day."When we woke up (Friday), it was just like drenched," Tyler told ABC11 from his Garner home.Roads were impassible. Guests were forced to reroute. Their Friday lunch and dinner plans were in serious jeopardy after Helene caused widespread damage and issues with power and running water.Tyler left the hotel where they were staying to go out...
Richmond volleyball can’t even series with Union Pines
CAMERON — Another competitive match yielded a close loss for the Richmond Senior High School volleyball team Tuesday. Continuing Sandhills Athletic Conference action on the road at Union Pines High School, the Lady Raiders suffered a 3-0 defeat. While Richmond wasn’t able to win a set, the team did...
How the Great Flood of 1916 compares to 2024
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — In July 1916, the people of western North Carolina had no idea two tropical weather systems would lead to the greatest flooding in state history. The storms hit within two weeks of each other. Preliminary records from Helene indicate this storm could exceed the long-standing records.
25 NC counties, Cherokee area to receive disaster unemployment assistance
Buncombe County officials give update on Helene recovery efforts. Twenty-five North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina received approval for disaster unemployment assistance [DUA], the Division of Employment Security [DES] announced Tuesday. The benefits are available for residents of the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany,...
Talley Webb: The Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — An electric start to her career has one member of the Richmond Senior High School girls’ golf team up next in The Richmond Observer’s weekly feature series. Talley Webb, a freshman who attends Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy, has been named the Official Richmond County Female Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage.
Trio of Raider scorers ends Southern Lee’s 12-match winning streak
ROCKINGHAM — It was only a matter of time before the Richmond Senior High School boys’ soccer team’s hard work paid off. A grueling season filled with several close losses continued to shift in the right direction for the Raiders, who won their second straight match Wednesday.
AJ Covington, K’Mauri Morgan: The Official Richmond County Male Student-Athletes of the Week
ROCKINGHAM — Not often do two performances clash for the best of the week, but that’s the case in this edition of The Richmond Observer’s feature series. AJ Covington and K’Mauri Morgan, a pair of defensive players for the Richmond Senior High School football team, have been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athletes of the Week presented by Rockingham NC Self Storage.
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