The Richmond County Daily Journal

10/19/2026

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is expanding its orthopaedic capabilities with the addition of Zimmer Biomet’s OrthoGrid Hip AI, an innovative surgical guidance technology designed to help surgeons perform total hip replacement procedures with greater precision and consistency.

PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is expanding its orthopaedic capabilities with the addition of Zimmer Biomet’s OrthoGrid Hip AI, an innovative surgical guidance technology designed to help…

10/18/2026

The Sandhills Quilters Guild presented Quilts of Valor to four local veterans at the Hamlet Senior Center on Wednesday afternoon, honoring those who have served the country.

HAMLET — The Sandhills Quilters Guild presented Quilts of Valor to four local veterans at the Hamlet Senior Center on Wednesday afternoon, honoring those who have served the country.

10/16/2026

The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is kicking off its annual Operation Crash Reduction campaign, urging drivers to slow down, buckle up and eliminate distractions while on the road.

NORTH CAROLINA – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is kicking off its annual Operation Crash Reduction campaign, urging drivers to slow down, buckle up and eliminate distractions…

10/15/2026

Main Street in Hamlet will turn pink Saturday, Oct. 24, as local organizations come together for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event featuring a walk, health resources, vendors and more.

HAMLET — Main Street in Hamlet will turn pink Saturday, Oct. 24, as local organizations come together for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event featuring a walk, health resources…

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

Here are pictures from today’s Quilts of Valor ceremony, presented by the Sandhills Quilters Guild at the Hamlet Senior Center. Story coming soon. 🇺🇸

10/14/2026

Earlier this month, the Rankin Museum of American Heritage hosted its annual fossil fair at the flume, bringing 59 children together to dig for fossils and discover treasures.

ELLERBE — The Rankin Museum of American Heritage hosted its annual fossil fair at the flume Saturday, bringing 59 children together to dig for fossils and discover treasures.

10/13/2026

The Ellerbe Town Council unanimously adopted an amended golf cart ordinance at its October meeting, which includes two changes to the original ordinance adopted in June.

ELLERBE — The Ellerbe Town Council unanimously adopted an amended golf cart ordinance at its October meeting, which includes two changes to the original ordinance adopted in June.

10/12/2026

ICYMI: Amtrak, NCDOT and local leaders celebrated the completion of a $3.2 million accessibility improvement project at Hamlet Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Tuesday.

HAMLET — Amtrak, NCDOT and local leaders celebrated the completion of a $3.2 million accessibility improvement project at Hamlet Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning.

10/12/2026

The Richmond County Board of Commissioners appointed county Administrative Assistant Natalie Johnson as interim clerk to the board and approved a $6.2 million contract for a new water storage tank during its October meeting.

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners appointed county Administrative Assistant Natalie Johnson as interim clerk to the board and approved a $6.2 million contract for a new water…