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Rockingham, North Carolina · RockinghamROCKINGHAM — It was an honor for members of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office to attend the recent graduation ceremony for the 162nd N.C. SHP basic school. Three of the eighteen newly sworn Troopers are former deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and all three served as class leaders during the basic school. Trooper Christopher Monroe and Trooper Ryan Walker have been assigned to Richmond County as their duty station and Trooper…See the Story
RCSO attend Trooper graduation ceremony for three former RCSO deputies
Rockingham, North Carolina · RockinghamThis month, my office announced a milestone that has been more than six years in the making: North Carolina has ended the backlog of older sexual assault kits. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of so many people. Survivors and victim advocates, law enforcement agencies, the scientists and administrators at the State Crime Lab, legislators in the General Assembly of both parties, officers and detectiv…See the Story
We’ve ended North Carolina’s sexual assault kit backlog.
Raiders · RockinghamRICHMOND — The Richmond Raiders continue building momentum ahead of the postseason with a sweep of Hoke County last Thursday. Richmond cruised to victory, but No.1 doubles Jordan Jacobs and Will Whitley believe they are not done tallying W’s just yet. “We’ve really grown as a team. We’re starting to get momentum. We have a tougher matchup [Friday], so it’s good to have momentum,” Whitely said. In singles action, No.1 Jacobs demolished Hoke Count…See the Story
Raiders sweep Hoke County
Rockingham, North Carolina · RockinghamRICHMOND — A pair of goals by Cape Fear senior forward Jayda Angel put the Richmond Lady Raiders in a deficit they could not overcome during last Thursday’s 3-0 senior night loss. Lady Raiders coach Chris Larsen credited Angel’s speed for putting them in an early hole, resulting in their second straight loss after falling 1-0 in overtime to Pinecrest Wednesday night. “I think they played well. Especially after a lot of these girls played 100 mi…See the Story
Speedster sinks Lady Raiders 3-0 in senior night loss
Rockingham, North Carolina · RockinghamRICHMOND — More than 30 area businesses filled the Richmond Senior High School gym Wednesday morning to connect with seniors about area jobs during the spring job fair. Sponsored by the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce and the Richmond County Schools Career and Technical Education department, the event is the first step in rebuilding the area with a local workforce ready to grow an economy for future generations. Kristi King, the CEO and pres…See the Story
Richmond Senior High School hosts job fair
Rockingham, North Carolina · RockinghamNORTH CAROLINA — Kayla Hicks has been with Dispatch for four years. Her service comes as a natural culmination of a life long passion Hicks has carried within her for helping others through crisis intervention. Hicks finds she really enjoys, “Answering 911 calls and sending help to people.” When Hicks thinks about what she finds to be the most rewarding moments of her job, she shares, “Saving a life, making a positive impact in our community, an…See the Story
It’s Telecommunications Week in Richmond
Basketball · RockinghamLAURINBURG — Denise Hannah has been hired as St. Andrews’ head women’s basketball coach. Hannah, a native of Miami, Florida, graduated from Miami Southridge Senior High School where she was a three-sport athlete. She brings coaching experience from the professional, collegiate and high-school levels to the Lady Knights program. She started as a high school coach, where she served for nine… SourceSee the Story
