RICHMOND COUNTY — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners has elected Dr. Rick Watkins as chairman after several rounds of contentious nominations and voting. The process was complicated by one commissioner’s inability to vote, leading to disagreements among the board members.
ROCKINGHAM— The Martin Luther King Jr. weekend celebrations began with a breakfast prayer hosted at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. The event opened with words from Rockingham Mayor John Hutchinson. “I always love the excitement and energy that comes out of this weekend and I would love for our community to find a way to carry it through in our community. Thank you for coming this morning,” Hutchinson said.
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ROCKINGHAM — The first Youth Speak Out Sneaker Ball took place this Saturday at Leak Street High School’s Gymnasium, bringing together young people for a night of conversation, fun and reflection.
ROCKINGHAM— The Martin Luther King Jr. weekend celebrations began with a breakfast prayer hosted at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. The event opened with words from Rockingham Mayor John Hutchinson. “I always love the excitement and energy that comes out of this weekend and I would love for our community to find a way to carry it through in our community. Thank you for coming this morning,” Hutchinson said.
ROCKINGHAM— The VFW Post 4203 and the Richmond Raider Band Fans hosted their second fundraiser last Saturday, selling hotdog plates to support the local high school band. The event aims to raise funds for an upcoming band trip, which is part of ongoing efforts to ease financial burdens on students and their families.
