LAURINBURG — The St. Andrews men’s basketball team fell 84-72 to the Johnson Royals at Harris Court Saturday. St. Andrews (3-8, 1-8 Appalachian Athletic Conference) was only down 39-38 at halftime but was outscored by nine in the second half. Xzavier McFadden had 20 points, five rebounds, four...

ROCKINGHAM — For the last three years, the Stewart family and Cottle family of Carolina Drive in Rockingham have strung up, lit up, and inflated decorations of all shapes and sizes in the most tacky and festive manner possible in a friendly competition to spread some Christmas cheer while also benefitting a good cause.

Sophomore Jacob Rankin nailed a three-pointer as time expired to seal a 106-81 Raider victory over Pinecrest on Tuesday. Fellow players and fans rushed onto the court to celebrate the incredible shot.

Senior Paul McNeil shoots a long three-pointer. The Richmond Raiders Basketball Team defeated the Pinecrest Patriots 106-81 on Tuesday. They are currently 4-1 on the season. The Raiders will next take on Southern Lee on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Senior JV Drake lays up for an easy score against the...

Men from the Raider Voices performed some winter hits at the Richmond County Schools Community Breakfast Thursday morning under the direction of Lauren Lutz.

ROCKINGHAM — Construction costs for the new auxiliary gym at Richmond Senior High School have been higher than anticipated. Maintenance Director Steven King said that a plan to relocate electric conduits and wiring was quoted by the architectural firm LS3P to be in excess of $500,000. King stated that...

WADESBORO — Rebekah Carpenter finds herself Director of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center almost in spite of herself. Comfortably sitting in the center’s welcoming waiting room, Carpenter takes a moment to share her story, speaking of a life built with grace and humility. Carpenter often says, “At Hope Pregnancy...

ROCKINGHAM — Since November 9, when Pattan’s Downtown Grille announced their upcoming closing, the perpetual question around town has been “what and who is going in Pattan’s and what kind of food will they serve?”. As for the “what?”…The City of Rockingham is pleased to announce...

We were invited to attend the meeting of Pamlico Partners for Democracy, a group concerned about current threats to Democracy. Those present included a retired judge, two retired ministers, a small business owner and former county commissioner, a financial planner, two retired teachers, an equipment manufacturer, a former school principal, a pediatrician, retired law enforcement officer and a former traffic engineer. Many had retired and moved to Pamlico County. We were informed the group also includes other members, but it is obviously quite diverse and there was a good split of self-identified Republicans and Democrats.

ROCKINGHAM — Commissioners reiterated their firm stance that all monies going toward the Speedway from the state should be used to get t

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department was awarded the Certificate of Achievement by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for outstanding commitment to retail food safety and the continuous improvement of the retail food regulatory program as demonstrated by meeting all nine of the FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. In fact, Richmond County is the only county in the nation to achieve such an accomplishment this year.

ROCKINGHAM — December is a magical month with Hanukkah commemorating the rededication of the Second Jerusalem Temple; The birth of Jesus

Like many, my family has a tradition of military service. Ancestors have served in wars from the American Revolution and the War of 1812, to the Civil War. In the 20th century they served in the 1916-17 Mexican Expedition and in World War I. Several uncles served in World War II.

ELLERBE — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is presenting a target shooting challenge at the John Lentz Hunter Education Complex during the month of December. The Tannenbaum Challenge will start from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Tuesday-Saturday for December. Participants will shoot at 10 holiday themed targets at...

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The St. Andrews Knights women’s basketball team lost 111-47 to the Pikeville Bears, who knocked a school-record 24 three-pointers, in Appalachian Wireless Arena on Wednesday. St. Andrews (3-5, 2-5 Appalachian Athletic Conference) trailed 36-5 at the end of the first quarter and were outscored by...

HAMLET — Friends and family of the late James Ralph McFayden of Ellerbe gathered recently at the Cole Auditorium to celebrate the establishment of a scholarship in his memory with the Richmond Community College Foundation. The James Ralph McFayden Endowed Scholarship will benefit any student from Richmond County who...

HAMLET — Friends and family of the late James Ralph McFayden of Ellerbe gathered recently at the Cole Auditorium to celebrate the establ

Since the beginning of time man has looked to the heavens. During the daylight hours, people looked at the sun and some even worshi

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Senator Thom Tillis announced a $1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a new passenger rail route between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA. The route will be along the CSX Transportation “S-Line” as a part of the Southeast Corridor that will better connect North Carolina with Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Northeast Corridor.

Fun was had by all at the Jingle Bell Magic Show at the Leath Library on Tuesday, followed by a visit from Santa Claus. Everyone loved interacting with Tucker the Turtle. The theme for the night was sharing and caring during a time of giving. Magician Steve Somers performs a...