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04/30/2026

Live at 5 (Thursday, 4/30/26)
- Relay for Life returns Friday to Richmond Senior
- Lacause-Wright wins MB Drift's first round of 2026 at Rockingham Speedway

MB Drift's 2024 season champ Andy Lacause-Wright earned another win Saturday at Rockingham Speedway.
04/29/2026

MB Drift's 2024 season champ Andy Lacause-Wright earned another win Saturday at Rockingham Speedway.

ROCKINGHAM — Andy Lacause-Wright slid his way to another win Saturday, making it his third first-place finish in the MB Drift Series at Rockingham Speedway. For “The Initiation,” the …

The first local Relay for Life since 2019 will be this Friday at Richmond Senior High School.
04/29/2026

The first local Relay for Life since 2019 will be this Friday at Richmond Senior High School.

ROCKINGHAM — Relay for Life returns to Richmond County this weekend for the first time since the pandemic. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the National Cancer Society, is scheduled …

Under Horne’s leadership, Discovery Place expanded to a network of four museums with the opening of Discovery Place Kids...
04/29/2026

Under Horne’s leadership, Discovery Place expanded to a network of four museums with the opening of Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, significantly broadening access to museum learning for the region and serving more than 600,000 annually, including families, students and educators.

CHARLOTTE — Discovery Place, Inc., today announced that Catherine W. Horne, President and CEO, will retire from her role after more than 12 years of distinguished leadership. Horne has served as …

04/29/2026

Live at 5 (Wednesday, 4/29/26)
- Richmond County man accused of selling stolen copper
- Final MSC match proves challenging for Raiders

Erasing a five-run deficit Tuesday, the Raiders rallied to defeat Pinecrest 6-5. Evan Hodges had 3 RBI, including the go...
04/29/2026

Erasing a five-run deficit Tuesday, the Raiders rallied to defeat Pinecrest 6-5. Evan Hodges had 3 RBI, including the go-ahead 2-RBI double in the fourth.

The MSC title will be decided Thursday when the Patriots visit Richmond on senior night.

SOUTHERN PINES — When their feet have been pressed to the fire in big games at John Williams Stadium the past two seasons, the Richmond Raiders have stood tall and answered with timely victories. …

Playing at Overhills Tuesday, the Lady Raiders lost 2-1. A header by Colbie Covington, assisted by Alley Crouch, tied th...
04/29/2026

Playing at Overhills Tuesday, the Lady Raiders lost 2-1. A header by Colbie Covington, assisted by Alley Crouch, tied the match with four minutes to play.

The JV girls' soccer team drew even 1-1 with Overhills.

SPRING LAKE — Tuesday’s conference contest ended in a close loss for the Richmond Senior High School girls’ soccer team. On the road at Overhills High School, the Lady Raiders suffered a …

Defeating Pinecrest 12-7 Tuesday, the Lady Raiders connected for five extra-base hits. Hayden Robinson homered and had a...
04/29/2026

Defeating Pinecrest 12-7 Tuesday, the Lady Raiders connected for five extra-base hits. Hayden Robinson homered and had a double, Kinsie Lyerly drove in 3 RBI and Emma Rusich pitched a complete game.

The JV Lady Raiders won 9-3, their 14th straight win.

SOUTHERN PINES — The final series of the regular season saw the Richmond Senior High School softball team get it started with a win Tuesday. On the road to face Pinecrest High School, …

Led by Graham Odom’s round score of 85, the Raiders placed third in Monday’s final conference match. Richmond is playing...
04/28/2026

Led by Graham Odom’s round score of 85, the Raiders placed third in Monday’s final conference match. Richmond is playing a non-conference match today.

FAYETTEVILLE — In its final Mid-South Conference match of the regular season Monday, the Richmond Senior High School boys’ golf team had a tough go on the course. For the first time all …

Richmond lost 13-0 at Lumberton Monday and now prepares for its final MSC series of the season with Pinecrest.The JV sof...
04/28/2026

Richmond lost 13-0 at Lumberton Monday and now prepares for its final MSC series of the season with Pinecrest.

The JV softball team rolled to its 13th straight win, a 25-0 win in three innings.

LUMBERTON — The start of a three-game final week of the regular season didn’t go in favor of the Richmond Senior High School softball team Monday. A quiet night at the plate resulted in a …

Competing in a field of more than 50 teams Saturday, the Raider track and field team secured first place at the Bear Inv...
04/28/2026

Competing in a field of more than 50 teams Saturday, the Raider track and field team secured first place at the Bear Invitational with 143 points.

HOPE MILLS — The Richmond Senior High School boys’ track and field team brought home a lot of hardware over the weekend. Competing in the Bear Invitational Saturday at Gray’s Creek High …

Over the weekend, the Lady Raider track and field team placed second at the Bear Invitational hosted by Gray’s Creek. Ka...
04/28/2026

Over the weekend, the Lady Raider track and field team placed second at the Bear Invitational hosted by Gray’s Creek. Ka’mora Watkins had two of the team’s four event wins.

HOPE MILLS — In one final invitational ahead of this week’s conference championship meet, the Richmond Senior High School girls’ track and field team found success Saturday. One of over 50 …

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