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Modems removed from voting machines in 5 N.C. counties
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections recently removed analog modems from voting equipment in five counties, a move that has drawn criticism from the N.C. House Freedom Caucus.
Hutchinson, Rockingham City Council members sworn in
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A new era of leadership on the City Council started Tuesday night with the swearing in of John Hutchinson as mayor.
Richmond County enters contract to refinance debt burden
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County is one step closer to refinancing its debt and saving about a half-million dollars in the coffers.
State health officials announce 1st flu-related death of 2021-22 flu season
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2021–22 flu season. An adult in the western part of the state died due to complications of influenza during the second week of December. The person tested positive for influenza and negative for COVID-19. To protect the privacy of the family, the person's hometown, county, age and gender will not be released.
School closures still on the table this winter
Written by Donna King - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Outgoing N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen told lawmakers recently that schools could still close in the event of a COVID infection surge this winter. Cohen delivered this news as teachers and students scramble to wrap this semester and kids try to catch up from the year of remote and missed school.
McInnis, Moss named "Jobs Champions" by NC Chamber of Commerce
Written by William R. Toler
RALEIGH — Richmond County’s delegates in the General Assembly are among the 112 legislators recently named “Jobs Champions” by the N.C. Chamber of Commerce.
Red Cross volunteers head to Kentucky, Tennessee to help with disaster relief
Written by Press Release
CHARLOTTE — Disaster trained volunteers from the Greater Carolinas Region of the American Red Cross are deploying to support relief efforts following tornadoes that devastated multiple states over the weekend.
Gov. Cooper gives a 50-50 response to six final bills for 2021
Written by Theresa Opeka - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper signed three bills into law Thursday, Dec. 9, but also vetoed three bills.
Law enforcement to step up patrols of impaired drivers through Jan. 2
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Christmas lights won’t be the only thing lighting up the night this holiday season.
FirstHealth issues Caller ID spoofing alert
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas is warning the community about a phone scam that uses “caller ID spoofing.”
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Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Monday, Dec. 13, for the following counties in North Carolina:
Santa stops by Rockingham Moose Lodge; Hamlet announces Christmas parade winners
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Santa Claus made a special appearance at the Moose Lodge Friday evening, one of many in Richmond County this Christmas season.
REPORT: 4.4 tons of trash picked up across Richmond County in November
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Nearly half the amount of roadside trash collected in October was picked up by county and state workers throughout Richmond County in November.
NCDOT and other aerospace leaders host Aerospace Summit
Written by Press Release
RED SPRINGS — The N.C. Department of Transportation and the N.C. Military Business Center helped host a summit Dec. 7-9 aimed at encouraging growth in the aerospace industry.
