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PHOTOS: Students compete in Richmond County Special Olympics
ROCKINGHAM — More than 100 Special needs students from across the district descended upon Raider Stadium Thursday for the Special Olympics. The 103 students were each paired with a student from Richmond Senior High School as they tested their abilities in three events: ball toss; standing long jump; and the run/walk/wheelchair race on the track.
Opioid funds approved for treatment program at Richmond County Jail
ROCKINGHAM — Detainees in the Richmond County Jail will soon be able to receive addiction treatment while awaiting trial. The Richmond County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday on April 7 approved a request to use funds from the county’s opioid settlement “to implement an evidence-based addiction treatment program” at the jail.
Bennettsville dam failure blamed on internal erosion, state regulators say
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) — Internal erosion is to blame for a May 6 breach of the Lake Paul Wallace Dam in Marlboro’s largest city — and the structure remains in need of critical repairs, state regulators said on Monday. “Based on the data and information we have today, it appears the type of failure that […]
RichmondCC announces 2024 Vision Chase winners
HAMLET — Kimothy Monroe’s business plan for a non-emergency transport service helped to make him the winner of the 2024 Vision Chase competition sponsored by Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center. Vision Chase is RichmondCC’s version of the reality show “Shark Tank” and features local, aspiring entrepreneurs...
Kayla Oxendine earns Eagle Scout rank
MAXTON — Maxton’s Kayla Oxendine will be celebrating her accomplishment of obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Scouts BSA program, at her Eagle Scout Court of Honor on June 2. The announcement was made recently by Scouts BSA Troop 1447, sponsored by Trinity...
Block 2 Block Community Event: Fostering Unity and Fun in Laurinburg, NC
Laurinburg, NC, May 11th, 2024 - Excitement is brewing in Laurinburg as the community eagerly anticipates the inaugural Block 2 Block event, set to take place today at Washington Park from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Organized by CQ Legaci and the Lyrical Legaci Foundation, spearheaded by Laron Washington and Quanshatta Colson, Block 2 Block promises to be a day filled with family fun, community education, and empowerment.
PHOTOS: Meals, Wheels and Deals at the Rock
Rockingham Dragway opened up the track for Richmond County residents to test their vehicles during an open house May 23. The event — dubbed Meals, Wheels and Deals — is the second under the Dragway’s current ownership, and was sponsored by the Richmond County Tourism Development Authority and the city of Rockingham.
Join the District 12 Community Meeting at Evans Crossroads Fire Dept on May 20
You are invited to the District 12 Community Meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Evans Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department (3440 Elrod Rd. Maxton, NC 28364.) The event is hosted by Councilman Larry Soles. The meeting will offer information about tribal services and community information. Dinner will be served.Visit here for more details.
Richmond County’s Wilkerson serving as vice president of state emergency association
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Emergency Services Deputy Director Travis “T.J.” Wilkerson has been sworn in to serve as the first vice president of the North Carolina Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association. This is yet another major accomplishment for Richmond County Emergency Services as they continue...
NAUW’s Laurinburg branch installs new officers
LAURINBURG — The Laurinburg Branch of the National Association of University Women installed its officers for the 2024-2026 program year. Outgoing First Vice-President Dorothy Tyson conducted the ceremony. Tabatha Burk was installed as the new president. New officers also include Chanel Carmichael, who will serve as first vice president;...
PHOTOS: Canned goods, candles and other crafts sold at Affair on the Square in downtown Rockingham
Around 60 vendors lined East Washington Street from the former Food King parking lot to Harrington Square Thursday evening for the first installment of Affair on the Square for 2024. The skies cleared as hundreds of residents strolled down the sidewalks on both sides of the road, checking out what...
Dobbins Heights celebrates 40 years of strength and unity
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — It’s been four decades since Robert Broady and several other residents of “The North Yard” decided to incorporate their own town. Broady, the last surviving founder of Dobbins Heights, was the guest of honor Wednesday in a special event to celebrate the town’s 40th anniversary.
United Way of Richmond County thanks donors, volunteers
HAMLET — The United Way of Richmond County on Wednesday recognized its donors and volunteers in an outdoor ceremony at Richmond Community College’s amphitheater. UWRC Executive Director Michelle Parrish welcomed the crowd, saying the organization “brings together changemakers throughout our community.”. “Donors and volunteers power our programs...
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