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June 30 last day to complete enrollment for 2020 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage programs
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need to contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office to sign a 2020 enrollment contract.
School reopening plans raise questions of feasibility
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — People are scratching their heads over the state’s health guidance about how schools can safely reopen.
UNCP faculty members begin six-week program in online teaching
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE, NC – Professors became students at UNC Pembroke recently when 59 faculty members immersed themselves in a six-week certificate program in Online Teaching Excellence hosted by the Office of Online Learning and the Teaching and Learning Center.
Moss comes 'full circle' as 4th-generation owner of West Rockingham business Moss Brothers Tire
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Will Moss never intended to be in the tire business.
After several years of helping his father, William “Bo” Moss, change tires, he vowed not to do it again.
Board of Trustees receives updates on RichmondCC projects, CARES funding
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College provided updates about campus renovations and the use of funds from the CARES Act during the Oct. 2 Board of Trustees meeting via teleconference.
Richmond County reports 5th COVID-19-related death
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A fifth Richmond County resident has now died due to complications from COVID-19, the Health Department reports.
ASHEBORO — June 11, 2020 - The North Carolina Zoo will open to the public Monday, June 15 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and guests.
General Assembly makes second attempt to reopen gyms, bars
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A bill reopening gyms and bars and expanding seating in restaurants has cleared the General Assembly.
Again.
Richmond County reports 10 recoveries, 5 new cases of COVID-19
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County has seen 10 more recoveries from COVID-19 since Monday, and five new confirmed cases.
Richmond County pastors come together for unity rally
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
ROCKINGHAM — James Brigman is no stranger when it comes to standing up for what he believes.
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RALEIGH — Those convicted as teenagers could have their criminal records expunged, depending on the severity of the charges, as long as Gov. Roy Cooper signs the Second Chance Act into law.
Rockingham Food Lion grads honored with mini-ceremony
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Graduating employees of Food Lion Store No. 1296 were honored Wednesday by their employer and other businesses in the Plaza North shopping center on U.S. 1.
Stokes County speedway plans its own events to protest COVID-19 orders
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — ACE Speedway isn’t the only racetrack defying Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders against mass gatherings.
Farm Service Agency county committee nominations open June 15
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — USDA’s Farm Service Agency will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020.
