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Appeals Court chides sheriff for denying concealed handgun permit
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. Court of Appeals determined the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office violated a Vietnam veteran’s due process rights by denying his application for a concealed handgun permit.
Emergency siren returns to Hamlet Fire Department
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — A piece of history has returned to the Hamlet Fire Department.
2 teens charged in Hamlet vehicle break-ins
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police have charged two teens in a series of vehicle break-ins earlier this month.
Flu Vaccine Available at FirstHealth Convenient Care, Family Care Clinics
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST — Each year, millions of Americans get the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 8% of the U.S. population will get sick from the flu.
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking input to help shape the future of transportation in North Carolina.
N.C. doctors seek their own practices independent of hospitals
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Dale Owen has been called many things, depending on who’s talking. He’s a cardiologist with a “bullseye” on his back, who is fighting to resurrect a dinosaur: independent, doctor-owned practices.
Activities continue at Dobbins Heights Community Center
Written by Staff Report
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Although the month is half over, the Dobbins Heights Community Center has several events left on its calendar.
High school completion campaign kicks off Oct. 22 at Cole Auditorium
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET —Richmond Community College will be launching a three-year campaign to reach the 20 percent of the population in Richmond and Scotland County over the age of 25 who do not have a high school education. This high school completion campaign called “Finish for Your Future” will kick off at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Cole Auditorium.
Magistrate raises bond for Richmond County robbery defendant
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A South Carolina man on parole is facing new charges and an increased bond after being charged in connection to a holdup earlier this month.
Hamlet Police Department beginning Bingo initiative
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — In addition to recent enforcement efforts, the Hamlet Police Department is also trying to improve its relationship with the community.
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State transportation department running low on reserves
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is running out of gas.
Warrants: Pair raided Richmond County hemp farm
Written by Staff Report
ELLERBE — A father and son, both currently in separate jails on pending charges, are accused of stealing more than 6,000 industrial hemp plants within a week, two months ago.
Smokey gets re'fur'bished in Richmond County
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — For years, the 26-foot animatronic Smokey Bear belonging to the N.C. Forest Service has called Richmond County home.
Sandhills region wins $1M federal grant to battle opioid abuse
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST— Driven by a shared goal that “all pathways will lead to freedom and survival from opioid addiction and dependence in the Sandhills region,” a partnership of more than 25 health and human services organizations in Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore and Richmond counties recently won a $1 million, three-year grant from the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration to implement activities to address opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.
