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🌱 What a new airport hangar and runway could mean for Rockingham

Rockingham, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Rockingham! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a new airport hangar and runway could mean for Rockingham
  • Rockingham arrest links alleged pawned property to new drug charges
  • How Richmond’s Raiders turned a three-score prediction into a classic win

Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 72.
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Commissioners discuss ground lease agreement for new hangar construction at Richmond County Airport (richmondobserver.com) — Rockingham officials are weighing a ground lease for a privately built hangar at Richmond County Airport that could base a high-value aircraft here and boost local tax revenue. Commissioners also heard updates on a state-funded hangar for incoming employer J&M Aviation and discussed extending the runway to attract commuter jet service, potentially increasing jobs and business traffic into the county.
   

• Man facing charges from police in Hamlet, Rockingham (richmondobserver.com) — Rockingham police recently arrested a local man wanted for allegedly pawning a relative’s generator and later reportedly finding him in possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. He’s being held in Richmond County Jail on bond and has court dates set for July 9. Authorities emphasize that he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
   

• HONORABLE MENTION: Raiders rally late to defeat West Forsyth (richmondobserver.com) — Rockingham readers can relive Richmond Senior High’s dramatic football comeback over West Forsyth, highlighted as an honorable mention among last school year’s top sports stories. The Raiders erased multiple deficits, blocked a late punt for the go-ahead score, and sealed the win with a clutch interception. The story celebrates players, coaches, and community pride around Richmond’s program.
   

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  • I've recently moved into my new apartment in Cheraw.
    I am interested in pet sitting for you. I love dogs/animals and hope to hear from you soon! 843-253-1332 (Nextdoor Central Rockingham)
  • Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in July.
    Visit our class calendar and register at: https://bit.ly/44YkCxs Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville: June 29, 30 & July 1: Basic Rod… (Nextdoor )
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Rockingham. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Rockingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hamlet

  • Losing streak snapped for 49ers at Moore County (richmondobserver.com)
  • Officials promote rail safety on ENS Sign Awareness Day (richmondobserver.com)
  • Public hearing planned for Amazon and Duke Energy data center project in Richmond County (wunc.org)

Laurinburg

  • 4-H Film Workshop Series - Jan 7, 2027 - Scotland County Center (ncsu.edu)
  • 'That feeling' led N.C. man to buy $1 million lottery ticket (upi.com)

Ok Rockingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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