Richmond County

Flood advisories were active in several North Carolina counties in the Charlotte region on July 23 due to heavy rainfall, with potential for significant flooding if additional rain fell. The National Weather Service issued advisories and flood watches for multiple counties, including Mecklenburg and Union, with some areas already receiving up to 3 inches of rain.

Two Florida fugitives were arrested in Richmond County, N.C., by the U.S. Marshals Service and charged with manslaughter of a child. Leon Alejandro, Jr., 21, and Samantha Angeline Feliz, 20, were taken into custody in Rockingham.

A flood watch was issued for multiple counties in the Charlotte region starting July 22, with heavy rains expected through Thursday evening. Counties under the watch include Anson, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Rowan, and Stanly. The watch will expire Thursday evening for most areas but remain through Friday morning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly counties.

A man is wanted in Richmond County for child rape, according to the Sheriff's Office. Investigators believe he may be with family in the Hamlet or Robbins area.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information about Saundra Elizabeth King, a 50-year-old woman missing since April in Richmond County, North Carolina. She was last seen in or around the East Rockingham community and is described as 5-foot-1 with brown hair and blue eyes.

On July 19, 2026, the Charlotte region faced dangerous heat and severe storms, with active weather alerts including a severe thunderstorm watch for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly counties. A heat advisory for Anson and Richmond counties expired at 8:00 p.m. High temperatures and potential severe storms with damaging winds were highlighted.

A hot and muggy weather pattern with daily storm chances continues, as heat advisories are in effect for Anson and Richmond counties today, where heat index temperatures could exceed 105 degrees later this afternoon.

The forecast predicts hot, humid conditions with temperatures reaching the low to mid-90s and a Heat Advisory in place for Anson and Richmond counties until 8 pm. Afternoon storms are possible, potentially severe with damaging winds and heavy rain, though not all areas will be affected. Storm chances will persist through midweek before a cooldown into the 80s by late week.

On July 18, 2026, the Charlotte region experienced dangerous heat and severe storms, prompting active and expired weather alerts including thunderstorm warnings and heat advisories for multiple counties. High temperatures led to 40 heat-related illness cases near Bank of America Stadium during concerts.

Severe storms prompted thunderstorm warnings for several counties in the Charlotte region on July 10, 2026, with active alerts until 4:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. in specific areas. Additional storms and potential flooding are expected through the weekend as a cold front moves through the Carolinas.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several Charlotte-area counties on July 10, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail expected. The warnings, effective from 3 p.m., expire between 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for different counties including Rowan, Anson, and Mecklenburg.

Two children were injured in Richmond County on July 4 after a loaded gun was left within their reach, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

Heat advisories were issued for most Charlotte-area counties, effective July 3 at noon, with some extending through July 4. Heat index values could reach 105-108°F, posing risks of heat-related illness.

Heat advisories were issued for nearly all Charlotte-region counties, effective at noon on Thursday, July 2, until 8 p.m. Weather officials warn of heat index values reaching 105-108°F, risking heat-related illnesses.

Everett Cooper of Richmond County won $1 million from a Cashword King scratch-off ticket purchased in Laurinburg. He opted for a $600,000 lump sum and plans to use the winnings to support his family and church. One $1 million prize remains in the Cashword King game.

Showers and thunderstorms, including potential severe storms with damaging winds and hail, are affecting the Carolinas through July 27, 2026. Severe weather warnings were issued for specific counties in North Carolina, with safety advisories from Duke Energy and the National Weather Service.

Community leaders in North Carolina are raising concerns about the environmental and health impacts of data centers, including water pollution linked to PFAS and corporate projects in lower-income communities. Residents like Carroll Olinger and Shaun Ingram highlight risks to public health and opposition to developments such as Amazon's $10 billion data center in Richmond County.

Sir Hamp Bell was arrested in Richmond County after barricading himself in his home. He faces multiple outstanding charges across several counties and jurisdictions.

A man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon has been arrested in Richmond County by the sheriff's office. The suspect was located by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

A man from Hamlet in Richmond County is facing 45 charges, including larceny, identity theft, and stalking, across the Carolinas. The charges were reported by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

A heat advisory is in effect for Richmond County until 8 p.m., with temperatures feeling up to 105°F. Scattered severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected this afternoon, but conditions will clear by Monday, leading to cooler temperatures in the 80s.

High heat and humidity are expected this weekend with temperatures in the low to mid-90s and heat indices near 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Anson and Richmond counties until 8 p.m., with heat indices reaching 105. Scattered showers or storms are possible, but no widespread severe weather is expected. Temperatures will drop to the 80s by early next week.

Heat advisories are active in Anson and Richmond counties due to extremely high feels-like temperatures reaching 105 degrees. The weekend is expected to be very hot and humid with isolated storm chances.