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Immigration of foreign-born individuals moving to the U.S. has sparked serious debates about the pros and cons of the movement. Of particular concern has been the large number of immigrants who …
Leonard C. Roberts Sr., 80, of Rockingham, passed on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Leak Street Cultural Center, 1004 Leak St., …
ROCKINGHAM — A public hearing is scheduled next week for requested air quaily permits for the Amazon Web Services data center complex and the neighboring Duke Energy Progress facility. The …
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has announced its honor lists for the 2026 Summer Semester. The President’s List identifies students who earn an “A” in all courses and …
"I want to stop American aid," Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on June 30. "It
To say that 21 st Century humanity finds itself in a time of dire and unprecedented environmental crisis is an increasingly obvious and undeniable fact. Thanks to climate change, warming and …
Don’t you find it laughable that the ones screaming the loudest about election integrity are the ones seemingly doing their best to interfere with it? North Carolina Republicans have taken up …
Heriot Elizabeth Bradshaw Miller, affectionally known as “Dee Dee,” went into the Lord’s care on Thursday, July 16th at Baltimore Washington Hospital. She was born on January 18th, 1944 in …
RALEIGH — Speeding remains one of the most common risky driving behaviors on roads in America. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement agencies statewide …
ROCKINGHAM — More than 6,000 homes and businesses in Richmond County are without electricity Wednesday afternoon. Duke Energy is reporting that 2,614 of its customers are without power and Pee …
ROCKINGHAM — While power has been restored, crews with Duke Energy are still trying to figure out what exactly led to a massive power outage across Richmond County on Wednesday. According to a …
PINEHURST — Gabrielle Donze discovered she wanted to go into health care during a high school field trip to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Now, at only 17, she is ready to explore the many …
ROCKINGHAM — Managing Editor William R. Toler will have one more prestigious award to add to his office wall. The RO was notified by the N.C. Press Association on Wednesday that Toler has been …
A writer for much of my life, a skill and joy I discovered in grade school, it’s not often I struggle to find the right words when typing an article. Then again, this one is a little …
Oscar Henry Bryan Jr., 90, of Shallotte, formerly of Hamlet, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at McLeod-Seacoast Hospital, Little River, South Carolina. He was born in …
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Observer has earned another eight awards from the N.C. Press Association. Competing in the online division — which includes similar community-based publications, as …
WADESBORO — The Anson County Arts Council Board of Directors recently found itself facing one of the most challenging artistic decisions in the organization’s history as members discussed the …
ROCKINGHAM — Residents wishing to address the Richmond County Board of Commissioners can now sign up a little later. During the July 14 meeting, the board voted to extend the public comment …
ROCKINGHAM — Students, families, alumni, former staff and community members are invited to return to L.J. Bell Elementary School for Buzzing Through the Memories, a special community …
PINEHURST — FirstHealth hospitals have again earned stroke care awards from the American Heart Association for demonstrated commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most comprehensive, …
ROCKINGHAM — A long-neglected property on Mill Road was cleaned up by the county this week. Planning Director Tracy Parris told the RO in an email that the property “ has been ‘red …
On Friday, June 26, 2026, Mr. William Clayton “Billy” Webb III, 68, passed away at his home. Billy was born Dec. 21, 1957 in Anson County, and was a son of Blanche Switzer Webb and the late …
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s legendary oval track has one less event on its 2026 schedule. The International Hot Rod Association announced Monday evening that it is canceling the remainder …
ROCKINGHAM — The National Hot Rod Association will be welcomed to Richmond County in September with a free downtown street event, NitroFest, ahead of the high-octane races at the Rock. …