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Rockingham County explains call to bench Madison-based rescue squad
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — One group of first responders in Rockingham County will not be the first call in the event of an emergency. Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad has been at odds with the Rockingham County Department of Emergency for six years, and it comes down to not following the chain of command during […]
Are these your pigs? Two pigs on the loose in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Are you missing your pigs? Do you know someone who is?. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is searching for the owners of two pigs that were seen on the loose!. They were spotted on Piney Fork Church Road off of Riverside Circle off of NC...
Rockingham County Schools to install new weapon detection system
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Rockingham County Schools will soon be installing weapon detection systems across middle schools and high schools in the district. Right now, the system is being used at James E. Holmes Middle School The school started using it earlier this month. It’s called OPENGATE. Robin Jones has a child who goes […]
Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad responds to changes
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A Rockingham County Rescue Squad reacted after the county took away some of its power. The Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad must now answer to the county before heading out for calls. County leaders say the team had a history of breaking protocol. The team said, "Madison...
Rockingham County installing weapon detection systems in schools
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Rockingham County Schools is continuing to install metal detectors to keep guns out of school and enhance overall safety. The new technology has been active at Holmes Middle School for the past two weeks. On Monday morning, school leaders held a ribbon cutting for the...
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