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Police in Rockingham filed an indecent liberties charge today against a man from Rockingham County.
07/15/2025

Police in Rockingham filed an indecent liberties charge today against a man from Rockingham County.

ROCKINGHAM — A man previously convicted of exposing himself is now accused of committing a s*x crime against a minor. According to an arrest warrant, 36-year-old Jeremy Stephon Hargrove, …

Although tropical spiderwort is most likely to be found in eastern North Carolina, the w**d could establish in most of t...
07/15/2025

Although tropical spiderwort is most likely to be found in eastern North Carolina, the w**d could establish in most of the state. This invasive species poses a serious threat to over 20 economically important crops, including soybeans and cotton.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services–Plant Industry Division is encouraging farmers statewide to inspect their fields for the presence of tropical spiderwort …

Former Ellerbe mayor Lee Berry filed to run for the position again this year. Current councilman Jeremy McKenzie is also...
07/15/2025

Former Ellerbe mayor Lee Berry filed to run for the position again this year. Current councilman Jeremy McKenzie is also running for mayor.

ROCKINGHAM — One municipal race in Richmond County is heating up, pitting a current councilman against a former mayor. Lee Berry, co-owner of the Berry Batch, went to the Richmond County …

The Richmond County Health Department is offering two vaccination clinics for students, one tomorrow and another in Augu...
07/15/2025

The Richmond County Health Department is offering two vaccination clinics for students, one tomorrow and another in August.

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department is offering immunization clinics starting later this week for the upcoming school year. Public school students are required to receive …

A three-day camp at Tusculum University last week for the Richmond volleyball team yielded a lot of positive results. Am...
07/14/2025

A three-day camp at Tusculum University last week for the Richmond volleyball team yielded a lot of positive results. Among them were winning the tournament championship and building chemistry and confidence ahead of the new season.

GREENEVILLE, TENN. — Looking to fine-tune its skillset ahead of the quickly approaching season, the Richmond Senior High School volleyball program saw immediate results last week. …

While police in Hamlet are searching for a missing teen, another in Rockingham still hasn't been found, and the sheriff'...
07/14/2025

While police in Hamlet are searching for a missing teen, another in Rockingham still hasn't been found, and the sheriff's office has several open missing person cases.

HAMLET — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a teen who hasn’t been seen in several days. The Hamlet Police Department posted a photo Sunday of 16-year-old Mariah …

OBITUARY: Diana Lynne Todd ~ 66
07/14/2025

OBITUARY: Diana Lynne Todd ~ 66

Diana Lynne Todd passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 66 in Hamlet. Born on July 23, 1958 to the late Walter and Anna Thomas, Diana was a woman of quiet strength, …

Krystal Dawn Retreat is one of two regional organizations to recently receive a $15,000 grant from P*e Dee Electric and ...
07/14/2025

Krystal Dawn Retreat is one of two regional organizations to recently receive a $15,000 grant from P*e Dee Electric and CoBank.

ROCKINGHAM — A local nonprofit aimed at serving the families of children with special needs is one of two organizations to recently receive a grant to help continue its mission. Krystal …

OBITUARY: Alfonzo "Pone" Ladson ~ 62
07/14/2025

OBITUARY: Alfonzo "Pone" Ladson ~ 62

Alfonzo "Pone" Ladson, 62, of Rockingham, passed on Saturday, July 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in the chapel of Nelson Funeral Home, 1021 …

OBITUARY: Frances C. "Dulla" Ellerbe ~ 67
07/14/2025

OBITUARY: Frances C. "Dulla" Ellerbe ~ 67

Frances C. "Dulla" Ellerbe, 67, passed on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 157 Philadelphia …

Considered by many as one of the state's top edge rushers in the class of 2026, Terande Spencer recently committed to Ea...
07/13/2025

Considered by many as one of the state's top edge rushers in the class of 2026, Terande Spencer recently committed to East Carolina. The SAC's reigning Defensive Player of the Year said he hopes to accomplish a lot more during his final season with Richmond.

ROCKINGHAM — Following his breakout sophomore season in 2023, Terande Spencer saw his collegiate football stock rise with another strong performance during his junior campaign last fall. …

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