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Laurinburg woman, 3 Richmond County teens charged with attempted murder in...
ROCKINGHAM — A Scotland County woman and three Richmond County teenagers are facing attempted murder charges in connection to a Monday afternoon incident. According to a press release from the Richmond...
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Rockingham city manager: Budget funds all department requests
ROCKINGHAM — City Manager Monty Crump boasted Tuesday that the city’s budget, again, features no increase in property tax rates. The tax rate has held at $0.48 per $100 of valuation since it was...
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Seaboard Festival organizers to donate permanent stage to Hamlet
HAMLET — A permanent stage will rise this summer on the old A&P parking lot across from City Hall, just in time for the 35th Seaboard Festival. And once the thousands of festival-goers have cleared...
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Moose, Jack Russell terrier mix, is Daily Journal’s cutest pet
ROCKINGHAM — Part Jack Russell and part “I have no idea,” Moose the mutt is the Richmond Daily Journal’s cutest pet for 2017 — which makes his owner, Crystal Fugle of Rockingham, $100 richer. Moose is...
View ArticleProject aims to sleeping mats for Richmond County’s homeless
ROCKINGHAM — Elderly fingers are working to make Richmond County’s homeless more comfortable, crocheting discarded plastic bags into bedrolls. The project is the brainchild of Jackie McAuley, education...
View ArticleChampion Media acquires Richmond County Daily Journal, other newspapers
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Daily Journal is under new ownership. Champion Media announced Wednesday that it has acquired the North Carolina and South Carolina print, digital and local assets of...
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Lidl lends a hand in Rohanen Middle move
Its Rockingham store hasn’t even opened its doors, but already Lidl is making quite the positive impression on Richmond County Schools. As Rohanen Middle School makes its transition to its new home in...
View ArticleRCC Foundation receives Duke Energy grant for workforce development
CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy is continuing its commitment to students and the workforce of the future by investing $2.7 million in more than 70 education and training initiatives across North Carolina. The...
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Report: NC ranks 33rd in nation on children’s well-being
ROCKINGHAM – It’s tough being a kid in Richmond and Anson counties, according to national and state statistics just released by child-welfare advocates. North Carolina ranks 33rd of the 50 states in...
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Tractor-trailer driver charged after roll-over north of Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — A tractor-trailer driver who overturned his truck Wednesday afternoon says he tried to avoid a wreck — but troopers don’t buy it. According to Sgt. D.K. Pearson of the N.C. State Highway...
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Brigman’s legacy lives on
HAMLET — A Richmond County veteran has made his final salute. R.T. Brigman, known to everyone in Richmond County as Jimmy, spent nearly 30 years placing flags on the graves of fellow veterans. The...
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Allen to represent NC in competition
ROCKINGHAM – This week, Zack Allen focused on sun, sand and senior shenanigans at the beach. Next week, his agenda will be pursuing criminals and laying down the law. A recent graduate of Richmond...
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RCC business school named for Leon Levine after $1M grant; building named for...
HAMLET — Richmond Community College’s Board of Trustees took two major steps forward in establishing a new facility in downtown Rockingham. At the board’s June 6 meeting, the Trustees accepted a $1...
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American Legion installs new officers
Courtesy photo New officers for Rockingham-East Rockingham American Legion Post 147 for 2017-2018 are, from left to right, front row, Chaplain David Williams, Judge Advocate Jeff Joyner, Commander John...
View ArticleUnited Way of Richmond County asks agencies for letters of intent
ROCKINGHAM — United Way of Richmond County is looking for agencies to partner with to meet “the critical health and human needs” in the county, according to a letter from Michelle Parrish. Parrish,...
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Rockingham to host hearing on Duke Energy rate hike
Fall hearings set as Duke Energy seeks 15 percent rate hike By EMERY P. DALESIO, AP Business Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Utilities regulators plan to hear from consumers and experts this fall about...
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‘PUT THOSE GUNS AWAY:’ Community to march against violence in Dobbins...
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Residents will take the first steps Saturday to end gun violence that has made them prisoners in their own homes. Their Stop the Violence March will begin at 10 a.m., at the Circle B...
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Summer scientists: Richmond County students build drones, race cars in STEM...
HAMLET — While their friends are cutting up and goofing off this summer, seven Richmond County students have taken the first steps toward earning $40,000 salaries. Participating in a special program at...
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Goodman’s traffic stop curriculum bill passes NC Senate
RALEIGH — North Carolina House and Senate members agree that new drivers should be taught what’s considered appropriate if they are stopped by police on the road. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday...
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Courtesy Photo Members of the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce, as well as local and county dignitaries, joined in for the ribbon cutting of Cindi’s Café in Ellerbe on Tuesday. The restaurant...
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