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🌱 How the Raiders’ record‑setting season ended under the Rockingham lights

Rockingham, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Rockingham! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the Raiders’ record‑setting season ended under the Rockingham lights
  • Rockingham break‑in case sends homeless man to Richmond County Jail

Also on today's calendar: Modern Street HEMI Shootout and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 45.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Magical run for No. 6 Raiders ends in 3rd round of playoffs (richmondobserver.com) — Richmond Senior’s baseball season in Rockingham wrapped up Tuesday with a 6–1 home playoff loss, ending a deep postseason run. The No. 6 Raiders still celebrated major milestones, including a conference title, 19 wins, and standout performances from several seniors and underclassmen that signal a strong future for the program.
   

• Rockingham Police charge homeless man with breaking into building, stealing cart (richmondobserver.com) — Rockingham police have charged a homeless man in connection with a recent break‑in at a Broad Avenue unit, where a door was damaged and a metal shopping cart reported stolen. He’s being held in Richmond County Jail on multiple charges and upcoming court dates, with officials emphasizing that he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Conversations with NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Charlotte Optimist founder Michael Graff (wfae.org)
  • Laurinburg bowling alley temporarily closes due to minor fire (wpde.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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