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ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance authorizing the demolition and removal of a house at 692 Cartledge Creek Road during its August meeting.

ROCKINGHAM — United Way of Richmond County collected 63,735 items during its 18th annual Stuff the Bus, providing school supplies for students across 14 Richmond County schools.

ROCKINGHAM — Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Richmond Senior High School will implement clear bag procedures at all athletic events. The changes are designed to enhance safety while creating a more efficient entry process for students, families, staff and visitors attending Raider athletic events.

ROCKINGHAM — Following the public comment portion of the August Richmond County Board of Commissioners meeting, several commissioners addressed concerns raised by residents about data center development, transparency and the county’s role in future projects.

ROCKINGHAM — Following last week’s N.C. Department of Environmental Quality air permit hearing, 10 residents addressed data center development during public comment at the Aug. 4 Richmond County Board of Commissioners meeting, filling the typically sparse room and leaving some attendees seated in the jury section.

ROCKINGHAM — Brandi Covington has been named executive director of the Richmond County Partnership for Children.

HAMLET — The Richmond County Board of Education voted 6-1 to seek bids for school closure studies on Ashley Chapel Education Center, Cordova Middle School, Ellerbe Middle School and West Rockingham Elementary School during its July 29 work session as the district continues addressing declining enrollment and budget challenges.

ELLERBE — The Ellerbe Town Council received updates on sewer infrastructure, approved monthly bills and heard reports on upcoming community events during a brief meeting Monday.

HAMLET — A Hamlet man was arrested Friday, July 24, in connection with a shooting that occurred around noon in the Ridgeview Drive area.

RICHMOND COUNTY — United Way of Richmond County is preparing for its 18th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, a community-wide effort to ensure students throughout Richmond County have the supplies they need to begin the school year prepared for success.

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Manager Bryan Land updated commissioners on a proposed agreement to transfer ownership of the former McLaurin Center building in Hamlet to Backpack Pals during the June 30 Richmond County Board of Commissioners special meeting. The discussion required no board action.