The Richmond County Daily Journal

09/11/2025

The Daily Journal honors the lives lost and the brave heroes and responders of September 11, 2001. We will never forget.

09/08/2025

With 9/11 this week, we pause to reflect and remember the lives lost that day. It’s a moment that left an everlasting mark on all of us, and we each remember where we were when we first heard the news.

At the Journal, we’d like to share your stories and memories. Where were you on September 11, 2001?

08/20/2025

Mark your calendars, NASCAR roars back to The Rock for Easter Weekend 2026!

ROCKINGHAM – Following a sellout weekend for NASCAR’s celebrated return to Rockingham Speedway, the newly unveiled NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return…

08/14/2025

📢 Calling all students!

Back-to-School Supply Drive hosted by Candylady Ellerbe— less than a week away! Aug. 20, 2–4pm at The Rock'n Roll . 📚✏️🛼

07/31/2025

The former Hamlet police major issues a statement following his resignation, while Brown’s attorney also releases a separate statement.

HAMLET — The City of Hamlet confirmed that Chief of Police Dennis Brown and Major Hudson Chitwood are no longer employed with the Hamlet Police Department as of July 23, marking a significant shift in…

07/24/2025

The Hamlet Chief of Police and Major are no longer with the department.

HAMLET — Hamlet Police Department’s police chief, Dennis Brown, and Major Hudson Chitwood are no longer with the department as of July 23.

07/23/2025

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07/04/2025

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from The Daily Journal! However you're spending the day—cookouts, picnics, fireworks, or just relaxing—we’d love to see it. Share your celebration photos in the comments or DM us for a chance to be featured in next week’s paper! 🎇🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

06/24/2025

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06/19/2025

Today we honor Juneteenth — a day of reflection, resilience and progress.

06/13/2025

Be sure to stop by the Rankin Museum of American Heritage tomorrow to explore the exciting new renovations and enjoy the annual Kids' Geology Dig!

ELLERBE — The Rankin Museum of American Heritage will host a renovation celebration Saturday, featuring a kids’ geology dig that marks a new era for the museum.

06/11/2025

Be careful out there ... On 220 Hwy. Transfer Truck on 🔥 fire

Photo: Beth Howell