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Local COVID cases, statewide hospitalizations increase
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Two dozen new COVID-19 cases were reported in Richmond County Wednesday as statewide hospitalizations broke 1,800.
Dawkins appointed to Richmond County Board of Commissioners
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners during an emergency meeting on Wednesday approved Justin Dawkins’ appointment to fill the seat recently vacated by Ben Moss.
9 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County; N.C. hospitalizations continue upward trend
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — For only the second reporting day this month, Richmond County had fewer than 10 new cases of COVID-19.
State Board certifies election results from historic 2020 general election
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The bipartisan State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted to certify nearly all contests in the 2020 general election, including the presidential contest.
Road closures suspended for the holiday weekend
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH – Though traffic is expected to be lighter than usual for the Thanksgiving holiday due to COVID-19, the N.C. Department of Transportation wants to assist drivers who are traveling by suspending most construction activity along its major highways.
GOP picks Dawkins to take Moss' seat on Richmond County Board of Commissioners
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Local Republicans have picked their choice to fill the seat on the Richmond County Board of Commissioners recently vacated by Ben Moss.
Richmond County announces 39th COVID-related death
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department reported Tuesday morning that another resident has passed away with the coronavirus.
Grooms wins recount; Legrand picks up 1 extra vote
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Following a long day at the Richmond County Board of Elections, Andy Grooms won a recount in the race for the Board of Commissioners.
Cooper tightens mask mandate; 30 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County over weekend
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced tighter restrictions on his mask-wearing mandate from earlier in the year.
Moss resigns from Richmond County Board of Commissioners
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Paraphrasing the 26th president of the United States, Ben Moss on Monday resigned from the Richmond County Board of Commissioners.
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Roger Staley scholarship fulfills 'Thank You' wish to former teacher
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — The family of the late Roger Staley recently established a scholarship in his name at Richmond Community College.
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Lab announces its peak-season testing fee effective Dec. 1 through March 31, 2021. Samples must be delivered by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, to avoid being charged peak-season fees.
Lawmakers want to know why Cooper grabbed rural broadband money
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Senate Republicans are asking Gov. Roy Cooper to reverse a move to eliminate relief money for rural broadband, hurting children and seniors.
Richmond breaks 1,700 total cases, state tops 4,000 daily; free COVID testing extended
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County recorded more than 20 new COVID-19 cases and the state set another new one-day record, topping 4,000.
