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Aging Services Agency Recognizes Volunteers
EAST ROCKINGHAM - In recognition of the numerous volunteers who are such an important part of the variety of programs offered by Richmond County Aging Services, a luncheon was held at the East Rockingham Senior Center on Thursday, April 19.
Emily Parsons, Gabriella Paoni, and Kylie McDonald to Attend Governor's School
RSHS - Congratulations to students selected for the 2018 Governor’s School!
Governor's School Selection— Emily Parsons and Gabriella Paoni will be attending in the area of English.
Not Pictured— Kylie McDonald, attending in the area of Social Studies.
Richmond County Senior Games Get Off on the Right Foot
HAMLET - The Senior Games of Richmond County opening ceremony was held Monday evening, April 16 at Richmond Community College.
Congressman Pittenger Announces Appointments to Military Academies
CHARLOTTE - Do you know that some local students actually compete for an honor that requires at least nine years of service and sacrifice?
NCDP Chair Wayne Goodwin Completes Third Leg of Rural Listening Tour
RALEIGH - Last week, NC Democratic Party Chair Wayne Goodwin stopped in Wayne, Cateret and Craven County on the third leg of the NCDP’s rural listening tour to chat with eastern North Carolinians:
Congressman Pittenger Helps NC Students Connect with Military Academies
WASHINGTON – This month, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has announced Congressional appointments that will send several local students to West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Congressman Pittenger: CFIUS Reform is a National Security Necessity
WASHINGTON – In last week’s House Financial Services Monetary Policy and Trade Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) emphasized the national security importance of updating the Committee on Foreign Investment in The United States (CFIUS).
Vice President Mike Pence to Join Congressman Pittenger for Tax Reform Panel in Charlotte
WASHINGTON – Vice President Mike Pence will join Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), Senator Thom Tillis, Lt. Governor Dan Forest, and other community leaders in Charlotte on Friday, April 20th for a panel discussion on the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
“The average North Carolina family will see an additional $2,000 in their paychecks this year. Local companies including Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, Bank of America, Aquesta, and SteelFab have announced employee bonuses and pay increases as a result of tax reform,” said Congressman Pittenger.
Jazz Legend John Coltrane of Hamlet: The Early Years
The childhood of Hamlet’s own John Coltrane, jazz musician extraordinaire, was typical of African-Americans of his time.
Hamlet City Council Efficiently Addresses Concerns and Needs
HAMLET - The April meeting of the Hamlet City Council was relatively straightforward and free of any major issues or debate as needs and requirements were efficiently addressed.
