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Public comment period begins for new voter ID, absentee voting rules
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections is seeking public comments from June 21 to July 12 on proposed rules changes related to the implementation of the new voter ID law, including the photo identification requirement for absentee-by-mail voting.
No Kidding: Hamlet Police round up goats on Hylan Avenue
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Three officers recently locked horns with a gruff group of suspects wandering the roads on the west side of town.
Richmond County native pranks potential Social Security scammer
Written by William R. Toler
ABERDEEN — A Richmond County native decided to have a little fun with scammer purporting to be from the Social Security Administration.
Richard “Ozzy” Graham, originally of Hamlet, had received a call from a number with an Austin, Texas area code from someone claiming he was in trouble with his Social Security Card.
Bill would make it easier to sue Big Tech over political bias
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, has introduced legislation making it easier for consumers to sue big tech companies such as Facebook or Twitter for showing overt political bias. To do so, Hawley wants to remove automatic protections tech companies have under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 and instead force them to act in a politically neutral manner.
Warrant: Sex offender fled from law enforcement 'attempting to make contact' at his registered address
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond County man is accused of failing to registering as a sex offender.
County awarded emergency generators for Hoffman, Ellerbe pump stations
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County will receive two of 24 generators which “will help North Carolina communities become more resilient in the face of future storms and disasters,” according to a press release from the N.C. Department of Public Safety.
Richmond County awarded $21.5K for food, shelter programs
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS/Federal Emergency Management Agency) under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
RichmondCC celebrates graduates earning high school diploma
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Over 100 people earned a high school diploma through Richmond Community College’s adult education programs this past year. The College held a special graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the Cole Auditorium to celebrate these students’ achievement.
National Weather Service: 70 mph wind gusts possible
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Strong thunderstorms moving through the area could bring wind gusts as high as 70 mph on Thursday.
Bill allowing beer and wine at university stadiums heads to governor
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — House Bill 389, which would open the way for universities to sell beer and wine at college sporting events, is awaiting a signature from the governor.
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Cooper, NCGA leaders still at odds over state budget
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper finally sat down with Republican legislative leaders Wednesday, June 19, less than two weeks before the end of the fiscal year, to negotiate a budget.
RichmondCC Board of Trustees approves budget for main campus renovations, agrees to enter construction contract with Hoss Contracting
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College’s Board of Trustees held a specially called meeting Wednesday to approve the new budget for the planned addition and renovations to main campus in Hamlet and to approve a bid for the construction project.
Motorcycle riders raising money for Richmond County Hospice
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A group of Richmond County motorcycle riders will be hosting their first fundraiser this weekend, with proceeds benefiting Richmond County Hospice.
The Independent Riders of Richmond County are hoping for other riders to join them Sunday in a run across the Sandhills to help an organization that has helped some of the group’s members and their families with end-of-life care.
Victim's name, CSX statement released in Rockingham train fatality
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Few details have been released in a fatal incident on the railroad tracks Tuesday morning.
