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73 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County; active cases continue decline
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — More than 70 Richmond County residents tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the county’s total for January to just 10 shy of the record high set in December.
NCDHHS launches 'Find My Vaccine Group' to help North Carolinians know when they have a spot to take their shot
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched a new online tool to help North Carolinians know when they will be eligible to get their vaccine. Find My Vaccine Group walks users through a series of questions to determine which vaccine group they are in. People can then sign up to be notified when their group can get vaccinated.
United Way of Richmond County teams up with HanesBrands to donate masks to Richmond County Schools
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — As part of America's Mask Challenge, HanesBrands Inc. is coordinating with United Way of Richmond County to deliver 46,000 reusable cloth masks.
Judicial branch to request emergency judges, technology to open courts
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — As courthouses begin to reopen across North Carolina, the state’s judicial branch office is preparing to request millions of dollars in funding to help keep them open.
New UNC programs should focus on helping students find work, pay off debt
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The UNC System wants to ensure new degree programs prepare students for successful careers.
NCDHHS releases COVID-19 Community Readiness toolkit to help manage mental health needs during pandemic
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released the COVID-19 Community Readiness toolkit to help individuals find mental and behavioral health supports and resources in their communities.
2 weekend COVID-related deaths reported in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Monday morning announced two more COVID-related deaths, making January the deadliest month from the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
Man fired after using racial slur caught by Rockingham family's doorbell camera
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A man hired to help schedule family portraits for a fundraiser has been fired after he was reportedly caught on video using profanity and a racial slur.
NCDHHS reports first identified case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant in N.C.
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first identification in a North Carolina resident of the COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.7, which was first detected in the United Kingdom in December.
Richmond County nears record highs with COVID stats
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — January has the potential to be the most active month for COVID-19 cases and deaths as numbers near record highs with a week to go.
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UNCP School of Education awarded $20,000 grant
Written by UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — The School of Education at UNC Pembroke will host a virtual recruiting event this summer to increase the number of teachers of color.
Rockingham Police: Murder suspect turns self in
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man wanted for a weekend homicide has turned himself in.
Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Leads to Changes for Richmond County Clinics
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth of the Carolinas and the Richmond County Health Department will reduce the number of vaccination appointments for the week beginning Jan. 25, 2021, due to a far smaller-than-expected shipment of vaccine.
Cohen urges patience as vaccine rollout slowly accelerates
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — State health secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen updated reporters on Thursday, Jan. 21 about the state of COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina.
