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Report: 'I'm taking this stuff," says knife-wielding man stealing from Rockingham Walmart
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A Cumberland County man is heading for a Richmond County courtroom after allegedly stealing from a retail store at knifepoint.
Innovative collaboration with N.C. Emergency Management helps people, earns award for NC 2-1-1
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — North Carolina Emergency Management and the United Way of North Carolina’s NC 2-1-1 program work in partnership to help families and individuals find needed assistance and resources within their community during and after a disaster.
Turner to Fill District 1 Seat on Pee Dee Electric Board of Directors
Written by Press Release
WADESBORO — Paul L. Turner III, of Ansonville, has been appointed to fill the District 1 seat on the Board of Directors for Pee Dee Electric Membership Corporation.
Modest reform of health-care regulation may get Senate vote
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A years-long push to expand competition in the health-care industry passed the Senate Health Committee Monday and soon may reach the Senate floor.
16 graduate from Richmond Community College Practical Nursing Program
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Sixteen women walked across the stage of Cole Auditorium Tuesday evening, ready to begin a career in nursing.
2 airlifted Sunday after dirt bike crash near Cordova
Written by Staff Report
CORDOVA — Two people were airlifted to Chapel Hill late Sunday night after running their dirt bikes into each other, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
Richmond County clean-up volunteers recognized by county manager
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — County Manager Bryan Land gave kudos to the effort taken up by some residents to help keep Richmond County clean.
N.C. State Highway Patrol enters cruiser contest
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2019 “Best Looking Cruiser Contest,” and the NCSHP is in the running once again.
Hands-free legislation brings questions of personal liberty, enforcement
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — On a Tuesday in June, mothers who lost children to distracted driving took a minute to speak. The mothers stood alongside N.C. lawmakers, who are pushing for legislation requiring drivers to put down their phones.
First day of redistricting trial raises questions about court’s role
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — If you can’t get a law, then go to court.
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Hamlet Police Department sweeps neighborhoods, passing out info
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Several residents got a knock on their doors from police Saturday.
But the officers weren’t there to serve warrants.
House to consider legislation combating absentee ballot fraud
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — As the 2020 elections approach, state lawmakers are working to protect absentee voters from fraud.
Courts to again take up gerrymandering in North Carolina
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Partisan gerrymandering returns to state court Monday, July 15, for a battle that could stretch over weeks.
Collins enters Norman mayoral race; Massagee won't run again for Hamlet council, alleges 'backroom deals'
Written by William R. Toler
With one week left in the filing period for this fall’s municipal elections, the mayor’s race in one town is heating up and one city council member explains why she won’t be running again.
