Rockingham

RICHMOND COUNTY — A potentially record-breaking heat wave could impact eastern North Carolina, including Richmond County.

RICHMOND COUNTY — A Rockingham man is being held under a $15 million bond in connection with the death of a child.

RICHMOND COUNTY — The Richmond County Daily Journal is launching the DJ Birthday Club to help ensure every child in Richmond County has something special to celebrate on their birthday.

WASHINGTON, DC — Nearly 5,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this week in the nation’s capital for the 135th Continental Congress, the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention includes business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and is topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award recipients are honored.

NORTH CAROLINA – As Fourth of July celebrations get underway across North Carolina, drivers are encouraged to make safe choices behind the wheel.

PINEHURST – FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) are proud to announce a partnership to launch the Screening Saves program across the Sandhills region, bringing increased awareness, education and access to lung screening for residents and health care providers throughout central North Carolina.

ROCKINGHAM — After a seven-year hiatus, Relay for Life returned to Richmond County on May 1, raising more than $33,000.

NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), through the Smart Start Network, is proud to announce The Basics North Carolina (The Basics NC). The Basics NC is a statewide effort to use a public health approach to share Five Basics Principles that nurture healthy brain development in the first 2000 days.

ROCKINGHAM — At its June meeting, the Richmond County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for property on Airport Road.