Seems when we hear someone sing or tell a story it means more if these people have actually experienced the events. In other words, it comes from the heart. Such was the case of the Dixon brothers who wrote and sang songs of actual events that happened right here in Richmond Co. or around the southeastern section of our great country.

LAURINBURG — Those in the community looking for safe ways to dispose of unused or unwanted prescriptions will have the option to do so Wednesday.

Break-in

LAURINBURG — The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. The Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of advocacy, research, risk management and education and leadership training.

ELLERBE — Charred human remains were recovered from a burning vehicle in Ellerbe Monday morning.

HAMLET — A man charged in an Oct. 2021 multi-victim shooting in Hamlet has been convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 42 years in prison.

State Sen. Danny, Britt, Farm Bureau President Melissa Strickland, board member Eli Strickland, board VP David Breeden, Aaron Stack and Lee Howell engaged in discussion.