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Rockingham detective honored by SBI for meth busts
ROCKINGHAM — A local police officer has been recognized by the state’s top law enforcement agency for her role in combating methamphetamine production in Richmond County.
New Samarcand Academy dining hall is part of recipe for premier public safety training experience
JACKSON SPRINGS — Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks and other state officials today officially dedicated the new dining hall at Samarcand Training Academy in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Moore County.
Governor signs directive meant to strengthen background checks, promote gun safety
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper isn’t waiting for lawmakers to act.
Arguments over smokable hemp cloud debate over farm bill
RALEIGH — If North Carolina bans smokable hemp, hundreds of farmers will lose money on their crops — and faith in their legislators, says Blake Butler, executive director of the N.C. Industrial Hemp Commission.
State bill would ban smokable hemp: Federal laws passed in 2018 say it’s legal
WILSON — A bill in the N.C. legislature that would ban smokable hemp could undercut North Carolina’s emerging hemp industry and curtail immediate relief for those suffering chronic conditions.
East Rockingham fire being investigated as possible arson
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an early morning fire late last week is being investigated as a possible arson.
Second man charged this week with meth possession
ROCKINGHAM — Although the number of meth lab busts has diminished in recent years, the manufactured drug is still making its way into Richmond County, as highlighted by recent arrests.
Unused meds collected at Richmond County Health Department
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. N.L. Forester was at the Richmond County Health Department Wednesday afternoon taking pills.
