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Friday, 01 May 2020 17:08
Safe, Ready to Serve: Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond committed to exceptional care during pandemic
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — It’s easy to see some of the ways COVID-19 has altered our lives. Schools and many businesses are shut down, morning commute traffic is essentially nonexistent, and we are getting used to a more “socially distant” world, at least in the short term. But there are other changes…
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 16:14
UNCP graduate student awarded national counseling fellowship
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Counseling master’s student Elzetter Norris has been awarded a national fellowship to support her education at UNC Pembroke. The Pembroke native has aspirations as a professional counselor working with individuals suffering from mental health and addiction disorders.
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 11:14
RichmondCC Human Services graduate aligns passion with career goals
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Rebecca Sparks of Hamlet has always been passionate about helping people, but only recently has she turned that passion into a career.
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Monday, 27 April 2020 10:46
RichmondCC puts first student on C-STEP path to becoming a Tar Heel
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Kimani Spruill is proudly wearing her brand new Carolina blue T-shirt, the one she received when she became the first Richmond Community College student to be accepted into the C-STEP co-admission program with the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
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Last week I told you the first part of my fishing trip to Smith’s Lake (a small lake on the upper Pee Dee River). How, as we entered the lake through a small passageway, a log had fallen across the small opening, and as we passed under it, a flea-bitten…
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Wednesday, 22 April 2020 10:33
RichmondCC introduces new Flex4 Program option for new students
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — RichmondCC is rolling out a new plan to help people with limited time complete an associate in arts degree in a convenient format.
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Monday, 20 April 2020 17:51
Healthcare Management Technology program offered 100% online to accommodate any busy schedule
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET— Richmond Community College’s Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.
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In this pandemic time, folks are pretty well stressed out. Sometimes we just need time to relax and have a good laugh. This is the reason I want you to read my two-part column about one of my fishing trips on the Pee Dee River. I hope it makes your…
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Friday, 17 April 2020 13:50
North Carolina Zoo announces public poll to help name new baby rhino
Written by N.C. Zoo
ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo is enlisting the public’s help to name the new female baby rhino born at the Zoo on Feb. 24.
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Monday, 13 April 2020 16:02
North Carolina Zoo offers a new virtual visit experience
Written by N.C. Zoo
ASHEBORO — Since a visit to the North Carolina Zoo isn’t currently possible, the Zoo is bringing its programs to you!
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When Jesus and his disciples entered the Holy City of Jerusalem during the Passover, it was surely a splendid city for its time. In his 33-year reign, King Herod had transformed the city, with his ambitious building projects, into a modern mecca. The city had palaces, an outdoor theater, bridges,…
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Friday, 10 April 2020 13:45
Richmond County Schools’ thankful for their Hunger Heroes in Child Nutrition
Written by Richmond County Schools
HAMLET — No Kid Hungry — an organization working to end hunger and poverty — challenged social media users to #ThankaHungerHero as school staff work tirelessly to ensure kids get the meals they need during the COVID-19 closure.
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Thursday, 09 April 2020 17:28
FirstHealth Convenient Care committed to keeping patients safe and healthy
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Q and A with James Liffrig, M.D., Medical Director, FirstHealth Convenient Care With concerns about COVID-19, many are wondering if it’s safe to go to a convenient care clinic or primary care clinic for care. James Liffrig, M.D., medical director of FirstHealth Convenient Care and board certified family medicine physician…
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Wednesday, 08 April 2020 15:16
How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services lab has scaled back its testing to a few core services, making home soil testing another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, homeowners may be able to use the recommendations from a previous year’s test to maintain their…
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