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Officials explain why no shelters were set up in Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — Picking up the pieces after a hurricane is difficult without water and electricity, and more than 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Richmond County are still without power for the fifth day...
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Hurricane help on the way: Richmond Co. residents chipping in with supplies...
HAMLET — Although skies are clear up above, thousands across eastern North Carolina are still cleaning up on the ground from the effects of Hurricane Matthew. In an effort to help fellow North...
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Crews continue power restoration
CORDOVA — Crews from Duke Energy and Willbro’s Construction tackled an enormous fallen fir tree blocking Center Street and pinning power lines to the ground Wednesday as 25 affected customers waited...
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Kayakers: Hitchcock Creek still hazardous
ROCKINGHAM — The Hitchcock Creek Blue Trail is beautiful and inviting after the influx of water from Hurricane Matthew, but paddlers should be aware of the challenges of boating in the faster currents,...
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RCC coordinates hurricane relief for students, employees
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will be collecting items to help students, employees and their families who have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew. “As we assess the tremendous damage our region...
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Neighbors helping neighbors: Surrounding counties give aid to Robeson
RED SPRINGS — As Robeson County continues to dig out and repair after Hurricane Matthew, many from Richmond County are helping to replenish. Scotty Baldwin and Chris Turner, two members of the local...
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Rockingham businesses clean up after Falling Creek floods stores
ROCKINGHAM — Several businesses on the south prong of Falling Creek, along East Broad Avenue across from Food Lion, lost thousands of dollars in ruined merchandise when rain from Hurricane Matthew sent...
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Cordova Fire & Rescue to give back at open house
CORDOVA — One Richmond County fire department is using a milestone to help those in dire need of assistance. Cordova Fire and Rescue will be filling up a 28-foot trailer with supplies to take to...
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McInnis honored with forestry award
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Friends of Forestry Political Action Committee presented North Carolina Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, with a Friend of Forestry Award this October during the North Carolina...
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Goodman calls for special session addressing flood relief and helping...
ROCKINGHAM — State Rep. Ken Goodman, D-Richmond, Thursday asked Gov. Pat McCrory to call a special session of the state legislature to address flood relief plans and to provide direction to local...
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Flu, pneumonia vaccines available
The Richmond County Health Department will be administering flu and pneumonia vaccines beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19. Anyone may receive vaccines Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1...
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Place of Grace moving to new facility in coming weeks
ROCKINGHAM — The Place of Grace Rescue Mission on Airport Road will be moving into its new building within three weeks, said Pastor Gary Richardson of New Life Church. “We’re hoping to be in this...
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Community comes together
ROCKINGHAM — The outpouring of support from Richmond County to Robeson County residents continued through the week as more and more businesses, organizations and community members gathered up supplies...
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RCC seminar teaches how to maintain nonprofit status
HAMLET — Each year, the IRS revokes the exemption status for thousands of nonprofits across the country. Richmond Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on the proper...
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Fires set at Waffle House
ROCKINGHAM — Anyone wanting waffles will just have to wait, as the Waffle House is currently closed following a Sunday night fire. Police say two men set fires in the restaurant on U.S. 1, near the...
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FirstHealth clinics offer flu vaccine
PINEHURST — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 5 percent and 20 percent of people in the U.S. get the flu every year. More than 200,000 are hospitalized due to...
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Man charged in 2 weekend shooting incidents in Hamlet
HAMLET — Police have charged one man in two of four shootings that happened over the weekend within the city limits. Detective Lt. Randy Dover said the first incident happened around 1:20 a.m....
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Bluegrass festival returns for Richmond County Farm-City Week
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will once again be an entertainment destination for Richmond County Farm-City Week. The Second annual RichmondCC Bluegrass Festival will kick off at 6:30 p.m....
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Grassy Island access area to close for improvements
ELLERBE — In order to facilitate work for site recreation enhancements, Duke Energy will temporarily close the Grassy Island Access Area on Blewett Falls Lake beginning the week of Oct. 24....
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FirstHealth announces acquisition of Sandhills Regional Medical Center in Hamlet
PINEHURST — By the end of the year, one company will run both hospitals in Richmond County. FirstHealth of the Carolinas signed an asset purchase agreement to bring Sandhills Regional Medical Center...
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