Unanimous Court of Appeals rebukes governor over block grants
RALEIGH — A decision on Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Judges uphold new congressional maps in time for primary filing
RALEIGH — A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
Doctor suing over Certificate of Need gets first court win
RALEIGH — A doctor suing to overturn restrictions on patient care just won his first victory.
Judges grant injunction in congressional-map suit but approve legislative districts
RALEIGH — A panel of Superior Court judges have approved North Carolina’s newly redrawn legislative district voting maps, but lawmakers are headed back to the drawing board to create different maps for congressional races.
UNC Pembroke professors help establish county’s first DWI Treatment Court
PEMBROKE — Two social work professors at UNC Pembroke are helping lay the groundwork for a DWI treatment court–the first of its kind in Robeson County.
Court hasn’t promised transparency if its referee redoes maps
RALEIGH — The redistricting court in Common Cause v. Lewis issued several strict guidelines last month to the General Assembly on how to draft its new 2020 election maps. But will the court’s appointed referee have to follow the same rules?
Plaintiffs in redistricting case say court should reject House maps
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s 2020 election maps created by House members may not stand up to court scrutiny.
Colorado court ruling on faithless electors could have ramifications for N.C.
RALEIGH — A ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could have ramifications beyond Colorado, political experts say.
Prescription drug charges dismissed against former Richmond County human resources director
ROCKINGHAM — Criminal charges against the former county human resources director were dismissed by the prosecutor Friday.
Richmond County Child Support office offers amnesty to parents subject to arrest
ROCKINGHAM — In an effort to collect payments and keep delinquent parents out of jail, the Richmond County Child Support office is offering an amnesty deal.
Lineman exhibition showcases t…
HAMLET — The Electric Lineman program at Richmond Community College graduated its fourth class of lineman students on Wednesday, sending 19 more linemen into the workforce to start a lifelong career... Read more
Consultants for state court ca…
RALEIGH — A long-anticipated report from an education consulting group suggests North Carolina should boost public school spending by at least $8 billion over the next eight years to satisfy... Read more
PILLAR: This season was about …
The reality of Richmond’s magical playoff run and 2019 season coming to an end didn’t really hit me until Wednesday afternoon when I didn’t go meet with head coach Bryan... Read more
Raiders face tough competition…
SOUTHERN PINES — A productive start to the Richmond Senior High School wrestling team’s season met its first speed bump of the winter as the Raiders opened Sandhills Athletic Conference... Read more
ATTORNEY ANALYSIS: No probable…
ROCKINGHAM — A constitutional attorney says it appears deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office had no probable cause to initiate an arrest that was live streamed by the defendant... Read more
Christmas on the Square draws …
ROCKINGHAM — It was a picture-perfect day downtown Saturday as folks began arriving for the 23rd annual Christmas on the Square. Read more
VBC Manufacturing partners wit…
HAMLET — Richmond Community College leaders recently visited VBC Manufacturing to tour the Hamlet facility and to discuss customized training for more than a hundred employees working at various levels... Read more
COLUMN: Virgil Griffith is Ame…
On Nov. 29, FBI agents arrested hacker and cryptocurrency developer Virgil Griffith. His alleged crime: Talking. Yes, really. Read more
Free breakfast doubling as foo…
ROCKINGHAM — A group comprised mostly of Richmond County elected officials is offering the community a morning meal. Read more
Sen. Thom Tillis, former Gov. Pat McCrory lead GOP primary poll
RALEIGH — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory lead the pack in the latest Civitas Institute poll focusing on the Republican primary.
NCDA&CS announces specialty crop block grant recipients
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently announced recipients of over $1.3 million in funding from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The funding will…
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TOP STORY: SBI investigating arrest at Richmond football game
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TOP STORY: Man arrested, tazed at Richmond Senior game after asking why son was arrested
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Raider football takes on Vance tonight in the NCHSAA 4AA west regional championship, Rockingham police are investigating an armed robbery at a retail store, and Rockingham employees were recognized at…
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TOP STORY: County commissioners discuss roadside trash pickup
Dobbins Heights tree lighting
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — With Christmas carols before and after, town leaders lit the tree outside the town hall Wednesday evening.
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TOP STORY: Commissioners hear allegations of misconduct at Richmond County Animal Shelter
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