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News Release: President Emily Tucker extends Farewell to Richmond County
Dear Chamber Partners,I recently shared with the Executive Committee of Richmond County Chamber Board of Directors my decision to end my tenure at the Chamber at the end of October and accept a new position closer to home.During my 24 years with the Chamber of Commerce I have accomplished many things in life. I began this journey while still in college, became a mother, finished my education, and was promoted to President of the Chamber, all in these 24 years. I have worked through a recession and now a
News Release: 10/11/2021
CHARLOTTE – The Duke Energy Foundation on Tuesday distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers – adapt to the challenges caused by the pandemic. The United Way of Richmond County was among the recipients. The total represents a 50% increase over the $500,000 in funding announced in April due to the breadth and quality of the funding applications. As a result, the Hometown Revitalization grant program will now support 30 communities
SUPER CHEVY SHOW KICKS OFF THE ROCK’S ‘FALL FRENZY’
For Immediate ReleaseSUPER CHEVY SHOW KICKS OFF THE ROCK’S ‘FALL FRENZY’Schedule Includes Motorcycles, No Prep, Brackets, Jr. Dragsters, Lucas Oil Series ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Rockingham Dragway’s annual “Fall Frenzy” begins this weekend with the Carolina’s largest all-Chevy shootout, the Super Chevy Show presented by Richmond County Tourism featuring the 280 miles per hour Larsen Motorsports jet dragsters and a car show like none other.From bow ties and ‘burner pops, the spotlight turns to the Man
LeithCars.com Race the Rock 125
LeithCars.com presents “Race the Rock 125” set for November 6th, 2021Rockingham, N.C., June 30, 2021 -- Announcement: Rockingham race promoters Charlie Hansen and Mike Stodder are pleased to announce LeithCars.com as the title sponsor for the upcoming CARS Tour race Saturday, November 6th, 2021. The race will be known as the LeithCars.com presents Race the Rock 125! Mike Stodder stated, “The Leith Automotive family has a wonderful history of supporting automobile racing at many different levels. We
