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Harris expects state certification, says he has GOP backing in Congress
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election. He will go to Washington despite what he considers political interference by a Democratic-controlled state elections board to scuttle his victory.
Awards and accolades highlight Richmond County school board meeting
Written by Pam Simmons
HAMLET — The chamber of the Richmond County Board of Education was packed Tuesday as several teachers, staff and students were honored at the year’s first meeting ― also the first with Dr. Jeff Maples as interim superintendent.
Man accused of stealing crab legs in Hamlet arrested in Laurinburg
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — A man caught on camera allegedly stealing crab legs from a grocery store on New Year’s Eve was arrested four days later in another county.
Girl recovering after dog attack; 2 pit bulls under quarantine
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A young girl is in a hospital and two dogs are under quarantine in the Richmond County Animal Shelter following an attack Wednesday afternoon.
UNC-Chapel Hill athletics boosters want $98 million in bonds
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — UNC-Chapel Hill’s largest athletic booster club asked a state agency to approve $98 million in bonds for renovations to the Dean Smith Center and Kenan Stadium and construction of multiple new sports facilities. Skeptical members of the state board controlling the debt said not so fast.
Data reveals change in driver behavior critical for safer NC roadways
Written by Press Release
GARNER — The holiday "Booze It & Lose It" impaired driving prevention and enforcement campaign, which ran Dec. 14 to Jan. 2, showed a drop in total DWI arrests compared to last year’s campaign.
Rockingham Bypass accelerated in new transportation plan
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A highway project in Richmond County has been put on the fast track, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced Thursday.
UNCP’s School of Business to hold immigration debate
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke’s School of Business will present “The Immigration Debate” as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series.
Ethics complaint against house speaker dismissed
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — An ethics complaint cloud hanging over House Speaker Tim Moore for nearly a year has been lifted.
Hamlet council grants 2-day water bill extension
Written by Amy Guinn
HAMLET — Several contributing factors will give city residents a little extra time to get their water bills paid.
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Hamlet investigators obtain additional warrants after alleged kidnapping
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET— Additional warrants have been issued for a man previously accused of attempted burglary following another incident this week.
Ellerbe Middle students place 3rd in Stock Market Game
Written by Press Release
Raleigh — The North Carolina Council on Economic Education announced Wednesday the winners of the 2018 Fall Session of the NCCEE-sponsored Stock Market Game Competition.
Laurinburg plant among recipient of NC Bioenergy Research and New and Emerging Crops Initiative grants
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Bioenergy Research and New and Emerging Crops Initiative recently awarded nearly $1 million in grants for nine projects to boost bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state.
ECU movers and shakers offer support to embattled chancellor
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — More than 120 high-profile supporters of East Carolina University sent a letter Tuesday afternoon to UNC System President Margaret Spellings, Interim UNC President Dr. Bill Roper, the UNC Board of Governors, and ECU’s Board of Trustees, asking all to allow Chancellor Cecil Staton “to continue in his position without continued threats,” and calling for the release of a recent 360 review, which contains information about the chancellor’s work and accomplishments since he was hired in 2016.
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