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Richmond County man charged with 3 counts of incest
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A man is facing incest charges from incidents alleged to have happened late last year.
ROCKINGHAM — A man accused of causing a fire that burned part of one home and melted the siding of another is facing two counts of arson.
Possible addition of virtual preschool attracts fans and critics
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — In North Carolina, at-risk 4-year-olds unable to attend a brick-and-mortar pre-K may soon get a chance to attend virtual preschool.
Senator highlights success of RichmondCC Electric Lineman program
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — N.C. Sen. Tom McInnis was the guest speaker at Richmond Community College’s Electric Lineman graduation ceremony on May 17, touting the success of the program and its ability to immediately provide graduates with well-paying jobs.
Pee Dee Electric volunteers bring first-time electricity to rural Bolivian village
Written by Seth Allen
WADESBORO — Two local Pee Dee Electric Linemen have completed a volunteer project to bring electricity to a rural Bolivian village for the first time.
Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond earns top patient safety grade
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond was awarded an "A" grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
Rockingham Police seek driver of truck used to steal trailer
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Police are asking for help identifying the driver of a truck in an alleged theft earlier this month.
Lumberton woman arrested on weed, gun charges in Hamlet after being pulled for faulty brake light
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A traffic stop last week led to a Robeson County woman, who already had an outstanding warrant, facing drug and weapon charges in Richmond County.
Guest joins Richmond County officers in Special Olympics torch run
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The 11 runners in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run had a surprise participant join them about a mile into the trek.
Proposed tribal casino in Kings Mountain pits Cherokee versus Catawba
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation wants to build a $340 million casino in Kings Mountain. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opposes the competition. Most N.C. state senators say the federal government has no business approving the resort.
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NCDOT reminds drone pilots to fly safe and legal this summer
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — With summer right around the corner, residents and visitors in North Carolina will be taking to the skies in record numbers with their personal drones.
Biker airlifted after crashing near Richmond-Scotland line
Written by Staff Report
LAUREL HILL — A biker was airlifted Sunday after crashing near the Richmond-Scotland line.
Man airlifted after flipping vehicle in Derby community
Written by Staff Report
DERBY — A man was airlifted Monday night after flipping his vehicle several times near the Richmond-Moore-Montgomery county lines.
ELLERBE — A woman in a kayak had to be rescued on the river late Monday evening.
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