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WADESBORO — Open Doors Center for Children (NC Pre-K, not a daycare) in Wadesboro received five stars with no violations during a Licens

ANSON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A teen was fatally shot in Anson County and a homicide investigation is underway, the Anson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Saturday. Deputies responded to calls regarding a traffic accident on Friday near Airport Road in Wadesboro. Tony Gainey, 19, was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was […]

A man died after being shot while driving in Anson County, according to the sheriff’s office.

WADESBORO — The Anson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that was discovered following a traffic accident.

ROCKINGHAM – Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 1219 E. Broad Ave, in Rockingham on March 22. Franchise owners Daniel and Jamie Terracciano will hold a grand opening and fundraiser from Wednesday, March 22 to Sunday, March 26 to support the Richmond High Boosters. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 contribution in store to the Richmond High Boosters in exchange for a regular sub. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible.

HAMLET — Richmond County Schools is delighted to announce that Richmond Senior High School students Hadley Garner and Gabrielle (Gabby) Lutz, as well as Richmond Early College student Damian Zamora have been accepted into the highly selective North Carolina Governor’s School program. This prestigious program, which is designed...

ROCKINGHAM — If the Battle of Little Rock 235 Shootout is a harbinger of the 2023 season, Joe Busam is on track up to have another stellar year. The Ohio native, who now lives in Fuquay Varina, slid his way to win the competition — organized by Driftaholics Anonymous and held in conjunction with MB Drift’s Spring Matusri — at Rockingham Speedway’s half-mile track.

ELLERBE — Author BJ Rae held a book signing of her book “Cloud People” Sunday afternoon at the Ellerbe Springs Inn and Campground. Guests were invited to refreshments and a video of Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Mariel Hemingway speaking on the book. From the forward...

ELLERBE — Jack Frost has not yet decided on his vacation destination; however, he’s scheduled to make a stop in Richmond County Tuesday morning and local farmers are a bit nervous. Tonight is expected to be the most extensive frost of the spring and Lee Berry of the...

WADESBORO — Medicaid has been expanded in the state of North Carolina, opening the doors for 600,000 state residents to apply after the

WADESBORO — Students in the Sports and Event Marketing class at Anson High School won’t be just planning and proposing an event on paper for a grade — they’ll actually be hosting and putting on a community event. Sports and Event Marketing Instructor Peter Ascuitto said...

ROCKINGHAM — March 11, 2020. It’s a date circled in one Richmond County family’s memories when their lives were unexpectedly changed forever. Anniversaries are often remembered for weddings and other major life events. The Howell family recently celebrated the third anniversary of their daughter, Evie, that would see a promising young middle school soccer player go from scoring goals to using a wheelchair with an uncertain future.

The Shamrock Shuffle and Shop Local Event on Saturday had many participants for the 5K in Uptown Wadesboro. Sponsors for the Shamro

ROCKINGHAM — Cars, trucks and motorcycles hit the fresh concrete at Rockingham Dragway on Saturday for Blood, Sweat and Gears. Drivers smoked tires and put their engines to the test on solo runs and against each other on the recently resurfaced track. The event also featured a car show.

ELLERBE — American Legion Post 73 commemorated its one-year anniversary — and the 104th birthday of the American Legion — with a celebration Saturday at the Ellerbe Lions Club. After the greetings of post Commander JoAnn Blyther, a recitation of the award-winning speech from the 2023 Oratorical...

NORMAN — An Ellerbe man is facing charges in an assault earlier this month. On Friday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 25-year-old Rasaahn David Watkins for an alleged assault that took place March 1 in Norman. (Note: The press release lists Watkins’ middle name...

ROCKINGHAM — Everyone knows the Richmond Senior High School Vocal Ensemble can sing, but now they have received a new accolade to validate the group’s high level of dedication and passion. The Raider students recently participated in Music Performance Adjudication at Wingate University, which took place over multiple...

ROCKINGHAM — The Lady Raider track and field team’s athleticism was on full display on Thursday, helping Richmond notch its first meet victory of the season. Using an impressive eight first-place finishes, the Lady Raiders coasted to a win with 76 points. Taking second and third in the...

ROCKINGHAM — Junior softball player Ryelan Lyerly has been named the Official Richmond County Female Athlete of the Week presented by HWY 55. A strong performance at the plate by Lyerly in two games last week resulted in two more wins and helped the Lady Raider softball team improve to 6-0 to start the season.

One person is dead after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chesterfield County just past midnight on Saturday, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.