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6 days ago | 
charlotteobserver.com | Jim Sands
The Reidsville High School Athletics Department is under review following the discovery of numerous occurrences of student-athletes who competed during the 2024-2025 season but didn't complete all medical and participation eligibility requirements. In a statement provided by John O. Stover III, Rockingham County Schools superintendent, the discovery was made during a routine athletics records review.
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1 week ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
Mid-State 2A Conference Commissioner Jerry Tally was presented with the Official of Excellence Award by the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association on Sunday, March 30. The ceremony was held at the NCADA Awards Luncheon at the Aloft Hotel in downtown Wilmington, NC during the 52nd State Athletic Directors Conference.
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1 week ago | 
newsobserver.com | Jim Sands
WENTWORTH - North Carolina author Scott Blackburn is a busy man these days. Not only is he pounding the pavement promoting his debut novel "It Dies With You," but he is also in high demand as a featured speaker on the college lecture circuit. In addition, he conducts youth writing camps, as well as featured podcasts.
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1 week ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
WENTWORTH - Reidsville native, the late Army Sgt. David Eugene Hardy, was recognized by motion carried for honorable service to his country by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners on April 7 following a 74-year odyssey home. The board expressed their appreciation for Hardy's service and the ultimate sacrifice he and other veterans made in the ongoing fight for freedom. Hardy's relatives, Peggy Taylor and Karen Hardy, were at the ceremony to receive the honor.
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1 week ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
WENTWORTH - North Carolina author Scott Blackburn is a busy man these days. Not only is he pounding the pavement promoting his debut novel "It Dies With You," but he is also in high demand as a featured speaker on the college lecture circuit. In addition, he conducts youth writing camps, as well as featured podcasts.
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2 weeks ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
After many years, the local funeral home in town is now back in a Rockingham County man's hands under a new name. Formerly known as Forbis & Dick Funeral Home, a new owner has rebranded the business as Terry Funeral & Cremation Service on North Market Street in Madison. Funeral Director Howie Terry, who worked for Forbis & Dick for 13 years, just finalized the sale last year and is working to better serve the people of Rockingham County.
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2 weeks ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
WENTWORTH - Imagine you are driving your date to the prom and the last thing you remember are blurry flashes of light, the screeching of tires and screams followed by a ferocious ear-splitting crash. Then things go black. When you come to consciousness, your whole body is writhing in excruciating pain, unlike anything you've ever experienced before in your life. You are confused. The smell of smoke and gasoline fills the mangled interior of the car.
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2 weeks ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
The Rockingham County High School softball team is currently in the hunt to earn a shot at Mid-State Conference regular season championship. Let's take a look at how the county teams stand:The Lady Cougars (8-0, 13-1) have been playing light's out since a game two loss to McMichael. Since that time, Rockingham is unblemished and has a two-game cushion atop the Mid-State 3A Conference regular season race.
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3 weeks ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
At the halfway point of the 2025 NCHSAA baseball season, Rockingham appears to be at the top of the pecking order amongst the four county teams. Let's take a look at the season to date and what to expect as Mid-State Conference play shifts into high gear. The Cougars (12-1, 8-0) have made a huge leap from last season when they finished 17-8. Rockingham made the playoffs, but was eliminated in the first round in a 2-1 loss North Davidson.
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1 month ago | 
greensboro.com | Jim Sands
Reidsville junior point guard Dionte Neal was selected as the North Carolina MaxPreps and Gatorade High School Basketball Player of the Year, solidifying him as one of the top college prospects in the state. This recognition came less than a week after Neal led Reidsville to a 71-54 win over Northwood in the 2025 NCHSAA 2A state championship at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 15.
