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OBITUARY: Barbara Edna Vaughn Lylerly
Barbara Edna Vaughn Lyerly, a dedicated and compassionate teacher assistant with Richmond County Schools for over 38 years, passed away on Aug. 2, 2024, at her home in Rockingham. She was born on July 20,1950, in Anson County, North Carolina. Barbara will always be remembered for the cherished memories she...
Suspect sought in Richmond County shooting
ROCKINGHAM — Investigators are asking for help locating a shooting suspect. Investigators believe 43-year-old Christopher Lee Chavis pulled the trigger in a shooting south of Rockingham that sent a man to the hospital Thursday evening. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home on...
RCSO: More than 200 grams of fentanyl found in Rockingham motel
ROCKINGHAM — A man and woman are facing trafficking charges after investigators reportedly found drugs in a motel room. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed in a room at the the Budgetel Motel in Rockingham on July 31 after “numerous” complaints were filed regarding possible drug activity at that room.
OBITUARY: Damarion Antrez Wall
Damarion Antrez Wall, 17, of Rockingham, passed on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Leak Street Cultural Center, 1004 Leak St., Rockingham. Public viewing will be Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, noon until 4 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home,...
OBITUARY: Linda Lou Hall
Linda Lou Hall, 75, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away July 30, 2024, at Novant Health Hospital. Linda was born Feb. 22, 1949, and was a daughter of the late Hazel K. Wood. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Robert Hall Sr., who passed away in 2014.
Application period opens for the N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day program, presented by Tractor Supply Company
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair is again looking to recognize 11 farm families during the fair through the Farm Family of the Day program presented by the Tractor Supply Company. One family will be highlighted each day of the fair. “The Farm Family of the Day program has...
OBITUARY: Thomas Leon Easterling
Thomas Leon Easterling, 67, of Rockingham, passed on Friday, July 26, 2024. There will be no services. Online condolences may be made by visiting nelsonfuneralservice.com. Nelson Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.
OBITUARY: Stephon Ramon La-Vonn Bennett
Stephon Ramon La-Vonn Bennett, 26, of Laurel Hill, passed on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at First Baptist Church, 329 West Ave., Hamlet. The family will receive friends and visitors at 4500 Rockingham Road, Laurel Hill. Online condolences may...
Dobbins Heights celebrates inaugural Community Day
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — It was the perfect day for an outdoor celebration as the weather cooperated on Saturday, July 27 at the town’s park. The free event took place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. which attracted many people. Apostle Linda Ross was inspired to put the event...
OPINION: The Right to Not Be Lied To: Making the case for truth in politics
The First Amendment assures us of a right to free speech. It does not, unfortunately, explicitly assure us of a right to not be lied to by our government and its various officials. Any hope of holding government officials accountable for their lies rests with the political process, in the voting booths and through the impeachment process, which themselves have become so ineffective as to offer little real hope of transparency, accountability or reform.
Troxler warns against consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is warning residents against consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products following a nationwide recall after 78 people in 28 states became ill after consuming products, including three in North Carolina. In addition, inspectors with the department’s Food and Drug Protection Division are canvassing retail stores across the state to see if any of these products are still on store shelves.
NACCHO awards Richmond County Health Department the 2024 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for exemplary strides in food safety
WASHINGTON — The National Association of County and City Health Officials, the voice of the over 3,300 local health departments across the country, is pleased to announce that the Richmond County Health Department in North Carolina is the recipient of the 2024 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection at the Local Level. This prestigious award is given annually to local environmental health jurisdictions that demonstrate unsurpassed achievement in providing outstanding food protection services to their communities.
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