The Richmond County Board of Adjustments approved Vulcan Materials Company’s plan to develop the North Site Extension at its Rockingham Quarry by a 7-0 vote on Tuesday. The project will bring an additional $100 million investment to Richmond County over the next several decades. “The North Site Extension will enable us to continue to invest […]

January 25, 2021 Dear Neighbors, In January 2020, we started a dialogue about plans for Rockingham Quarry including the North Site and the Extension which is generally located northeast of the power lines and north of Galestown Road adjacent to our operation. Then in September, Richmond County rezoned the Extension as part of a county-wide […]

In September, Richmond County rezoned the 218-acre Vulcan Materials Company “SOS Timber” property as part of a county-wide initiative. This property is adjacent to our North Site and generally located northeast of the power lines and north of Galestown Road (see page 3). As we shared with the community in January 2020, we plan to […]

In January 2020 we began to activate an area for mining north of Galestown Road to support our existing aggregate production and to primarily serve local customers. This project is helping us continue our investment and hiring in Richmond County. The site has been owned by Vulcan since the early 1990’s and is fully permitted […]

Due to a shift in the construction schedule, the Galestown Road detour, which began on May 18 will now last until July 21. This will give the contractor adequate time to finish the paving, install safety features, and receive final inspection.

As you know, we recently started construction on the North Site. We are installing stormwater management control, clearing and grading the site. Due to a shift in the construction schedule, the Galestown Road detour, initially expected to begin March 16, has now been scheduled for May 18.  The closure will be between Dicks Road and […]

Construction Begins; Galestown Road Detour Delayed As you know, we recently started construction on the North Site. We are installing stormwater management control, clearing and grading the site. Due to a shift in the construction schedule, the Galestown Road detour, initially expected to begin March 16, has been delayed. We will provide more details when […]

Galestown Road Detour Begins March 16 From March 16 to approximately May 1, 2020 Galestown Road will be closed from Dicks Road to Lassiter Road. Traffic will be routed via a NCDOT-approved detour with signs posted. Vulcan is coordinating the detour with NCDOT, Richmond County, emergency services, law enforcement, schools and the community. As you […]

We are proud to partner with Richmond County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Richmond, a program that aims to shape professionals into strong local leaders. Throughout the year, participants are exposed to all the different facets of the Richmond County economy including agriculture, industry, healthcare, government and education. Participants gain confidence, knowledge, professionalism and strong leadership […]

We are especially proud of our team’s pledge of $12,656 to the United Way of Richmond County this year, which includes $10,656 pledged by employees and a $2,000 corporate gift. The donation marks an increase of 40 percent from last year. This is one of the many ways our team makes a positive impact in […]

On January 10, 2020, our team hosted a Neighbor Information Open House at West Rockingham Elementary. The Open House was an opportunity for our neighbors to meet our people, learn what we do and how we do it, hear about our future plans in Richmond County, ask questions and give feedback. Thank you to our […]

Vulcan to Develop North Site Property New project will generate economic growth, create jobs for Richmond County Vulcan Materials Company today announced plans to begin development of a 68-acre property to support its existing Rockingham Quarry. The project will help the company continue its investment and hiring in Richmond County. “This project demonstrates growth and […]