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ROCKINGHAM — The Rockingham City Council approved holding a public hearing Sept. 8 for a conditional rezoning request for a proposed data center at 316 Old Cheraw Highway.

ROCKINGHAM — Businessman Timothy “Tim” Lee Hayden was granted a $1 million bond Thursday after a judge approved his motion to modify his bond.

HAMLET — A new move-in timeline for the new L.J. Bell Elementary School facility was presented during the August Richmond County Board of Education meeting, with project officials outlining options that could push the school’s opening beyond the fall 2028 timeline initially presented.

ROCKINGHAM — A Rockingham man was arrested Tuesday on a second-degree trespassing charge.

RICHMOND COUNTY — A man accused of firing at Richmond County deputies in 2023 is back in jail following a failure to appear in court.

HOFFMAN — The town of Hoffman wrapped up its Senior Citizens Summer Enrichment Program with a banquet Saturday, showcasing the skills participants developed while celebrating six weeks of learning, activities and fellowship.

ROCKINGHAM — A public hearing will take place Tuesday afternoon during the Rockingham City Council meeting for a rezoning request tied to a proposed data center on approximately 165 acres at 316 Old Cheraw Highway.

ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to announce that its echocardiography labs in Pinehurst, Troy, Raeford and Rockingham have been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area(s) of Adult Transthoracic, demonstrating the organization’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography.

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.