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.
MORVEN – HOLLA! proudly commences its 20th Anniversary with the 9th Annual ‘Our Giving Tree’ HOLLA! 5K and Afternoon Literary Escape Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 229 East Main Street, Morven, NC. This signature event brings together fitness, storytelling, and purpose, raising vital support for HOLLA!’s ongoing literacy and youth development programs.
HAMLET — The Hamlet Senior Center hosted its annual Easter parade last Friday, giving members the chance to decorate Easter hats and show off their passion for fashion.
RICHMOND COUNTY — While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find creative ways to keep the season special and create memories with loved ones.
ROCKINGHAM — The much-anticipated return of NASCAR racing to Rockingham Speedway has been met with an overwhelming response by enthusiastic fans buying every Saturday grandstand ticket to witness the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black’s Tire NASCAR Xfinity Series race and the Rockingham 125 ARCA Menards Series East race.
ROCKINGHAM — The VFW Post 4203-Rockingham brought families together once again for its annual children’s Easter party, a community favorite filled with excitement, laughter and activities such as the highly anticipated Easter egg hunt.
ROCKINGHAM — With NASCAR’s return just two sleeps away, ThunderFest is set to celebrate all things stock car racing before drivers hit the track at Rockingham Speedway.
