PINEHURST — The first graduates of the FirstHealth Emergency Medical Technician Academy were recognized during a special ceremony at Moore Regional.

Seth Balance is the new Commercial Horticulture Agent with NC Cooperative Extension, Richmond County Center.

RALEIGH — Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in a nationwide campaign July 2 – 4 called Operation Dry Water. The mission of the nationally coordinated effort is to promote sobriety while boating and educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

About 25 children learned the basics of basketball at the 2nd annual C.H.U.R.C.H. basketball camp in Hamlet.

ROCKINGHAM — The Rockingham Police Department is seeking the arrest Rylee Kelynn Morgan, 18 for his involvement in an attempted murder and armed robbery on South Skipper Street on May 23.

ROCKINGHAM — For the first time, a Juneteenth celebration was held in Richmond County for the public.

HAMLET — Richmond Community College has recently provided Cascades Tissue in Rockingham with over $32,000 in state funds for customized training on new equipment and system upgrades.

ROCKINGHAM — An Ellerbe man is charged with making threats at a church service on Sunday.