🌱 Why a Hamlet woman on bail now faces new felony charges
Rockingham, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Rockingham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Hamlet woman on bail now faces new felony charges
- See how Richmond Senior honored its Lady Raider softball seniors
- How a police chase suddenly tore through a Rockingham autocross school
Also on today's calendar: Career Fair and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 53. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Woman on bail accused of stealing from vehicle in Hamlet (richmondobserver.com) — A Hamlet woman already facing charges tied to the Rockingham Police Department is now accused of stealing cash, cards, and IDs from a vehicle in Hamlet on April 15. She was arrested April 20, given a $25,000 secured bond, and has upcoming court dates on both this case and earlier fraud-related indictments. 
2. PHOTOS: Lady Raider softball senior night (richmondobserver.com) — Richmond Senior High’s softball field in Rockingham hosted a heartfelt senior night, spotlighting four-year player Hayden Robinson and two-year varsity contributor Kinsie Lyerly. Families, coaches, and teammates honored them with a ceremonial trip around the bases, gift baskets, and a narrated look back at their careers and future plans.
3. Police Chase Cuts Straight Through Autocross Course, Suspect Racks Up Six Seconds In Penalties Before Being Arrested (theautopian.com) — A police chase briefly burst onto the Little Rock track at Rockingham Speedway during a Tar Heel Sports Car Club novice autocross, sending people scrambling but fortunately injuring no one. Richmond County deputies ultimately arrested the fleeing driver, while organizers jokingly tallied cone penalties before resuming the Rockingham event on schedule.
4. Democrats call for Leandro funding after court loss (carolinajournal.com) — Rockingham-area Senate leader Phil Berger is spotlighted as Republicans tout their own teacher pay plan while blocking a new Democratic push to fund the long-debated Leandro school spending plan. Democratic lawmakers opened the short session demanding billions more for K-12, including raises and a 2026 school construction bond, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that ended the Leandro case.
📸 Around Rockingham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Karaoke Wednesday
Striker's Bowling Center & Lounge, 1010 E Broad Ave, Rockingham
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Career Fair
Richmond Community College , 1042 Hamlet Ave , Hamlet
10:00 am -
Richmond Senior Raiders vs Overhills Jaguars
Richmond Senior High School , 838 US-1 , Rockingham
5:00 pm -
2026 Richmond County Spring Games
Richmond Senior High School , 838 US-1 , Rockingham
9:30 am -
Richmond Senior Raiders vs Pinecrest Patriots
Richmond Senior High School , 838 US-1 , Rockingham
5:00 pm -
Relay For Life of Richmond County
Richmond Senior High School , 838 US-1 , Rockingham
6:00 pm -
Sandhills Shag Club: Social and Dance
Loyal Order of Moose #1838 & Women of the Moose #2284 , 128 Crow Run , Rockingham
7:00 pm -
Healthcare Recruitment Event
Richmond Community College , 1042 Hamlet Ave , Hamlet
9:00 am
Friday April 24
Tuesday April 28
Friday May 1
Saturday May 9
Wednesday May 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Washington Street Elementary Spring Chorus Concert
Washington Street Elementary School
6:00 pm -
West Rockingham Elementary Spring Chorus Concert
West Rockingham Elementary
6:00 pm -
Rockingham Middle School Spring Chorus Concert
Rockingham Middle School
6:00 pm -
Mineral Springs Elementary Spring Chorus Concert
Mineral Springs Elementary School
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It’s that time of year – again!
Springtime means our native black bears become more active and remain so through summer and fall. Time to remove those wildlife attractants, leash up… (Nextdoor )
- Richmond County School System posted a job opening for Science Teacher in Rockingham. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Rockingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockingham here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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