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Richmond County records more than 60 new COVID cases; free testing extended through January
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s low daily case count didn’t last long.
The Health Department reported 63 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday — up from just six the day before — making it the third-highest reporting day the county has had since the first case was reported in April.
Hamlet Police searching for suspect in FerroFab break-in
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police have identified the man they say is responsible for a break-in and larceny at a local metal fabrication facility.
North Carolinians can apply online for help with energy costs beginning Monday
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH —The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced beginning Jan. 4, households can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program and the Crisis Intervention Program online at www.epass.nc.gov.
Only 6 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County over Christmas weekend
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — For the first time in more than a month, the Richmond County Health Department reported fewer than 10 cases of the coronavirus.
Edwin McCain honors late Richmond County first responder
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Singer/songwriter Edwin McCain recently recorded a Cameo video honoring late Richmond County first responder Don Paul.
ROCKINGHAM — A new store is coming to Richmond Plaza to fill part of the vacant property left by the recent closing of J.C. Penney.
Richmond County breaks 2,500 COVID cases, announces 48th virus-related death
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — More than 30 Richmond County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus and one has passed away since Tuesday’s update.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues for frontline workers across FirstHealth system
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth of the Carolinas began vaccinating frontline health care workers against COVID-19 on Wednesday at its hospital campuses in Richmond and Hoke counties, and workers at Montgomery Memorial Hospital will begin receiving shots in the coming days.
NCDHHS to expand Reach Out and Read to all North Carolina counties through new Medicaid initiative
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently received approval to use federal matching funds to expand services for the evidence-based early childhood program, Reach Out and Read. Research shows that children who Reach Out and Read have improved literacy and language comprehension, and clinics have improved patient-clinician relationships and well-child visit attendance. This partnership with Reach Out and Read is one of the first in the country among Medicaid programs.
Bar owners across N.C. challenge Emergency Management Act provision
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Bar owners from six counties across North Carolina are going to court to challenge the governor’s executive orders shutting down their businesses. Their lawsuit seeks to have a key piece of the state Emergency Management Act declared unconstitutional.
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DHHS: More than a dozen in Richmond County administered COVID vaccine
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Thirteen Richmond County residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine as it begins to roll out, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
NCDHHS adds vaccination data to COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today added data on people vaccinated to the NC COVID-19 Dashboard. Data will be provided for the total number of people statewide and by county of residence who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Data for people who have received the second dose of the vaccine will be added in January.
Greenville bar files lawsuit challenging Cooper’s regulations
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Owners of a popular Greenville bar claim Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 shutdown orders violate their constitutional rights. They’re taking the governor to court with help from a national group.
More than 50 new COVID cases, 106 recoveries reported in Richmond County over weekend
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s number of active coronavirus cases has dropped to fewer than 300 for the first time in more than a week.
