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Richmond County reports 17th COVID death, more than 50 recoveries
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department has reported another COVID-related death, making it the 17th since the pandemic began.
RichmondCC to display Heroes Tree for veterans starting Sept. 24
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will once again be honoring veterans this fall with an Our Heroes’ Tree display. Although the College will not be able to have a service this year, RichmondCC wants to make this special event available for community members to reflect, rejoice and remember those who have and are currently serving in the military.
State Elections Board updates cure process to ensure more lawful votes count
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday announced changes to the absentee voting process to make it easier for a voter to fix problems with their absentee ballot.
Driver lauds seat belt use for saving her life
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — While state officials are concerned that Mecklenburg County’s seat belt use rate dipped by almost 8% last year, the majority of the region’s residents are still buckling up.
Contrasting views of race dominate lieutenant governor candidate debate
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — “I don’t consider myself to be a black leader. I consider myself to be a leader in N.C. who just happens to be black.”
N.C. DMV surpasses 2 million REAL IDs issued
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles reached a milestone with the issuance of its 2 millionth REAL ID license or ID enhancement late last week, more than a year before the REAL ID Act will go into effect.
Richmond County records 16th COVID-related death
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The 16th Richmond County resident has died with COVID-19, the Health Department reported Monday afternoon.
Nineteen of 36 new COVID cases reported at Morrison Correctional
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — About half of the new COVID-19 cases in Richmond County reported on Monday came from one place — Morrison Correctional Institution in Hoffman.
State Board sends judicial voter guide to NC voters
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — All North Carolina households — about 4.7 million in all — will soon receive the Judicial Voter Guide 2020.
Richmond, Scotland bikers ride to 'Back the Blue'
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — More than 200 motorcycles and other vehicles left the parking lot of the Hide-A-Way Tavern Saturday afternoon to “Back the Blue.”
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ROCKINGHAM — A man is out on bail after being charged in an April shooting incident.
Hamlet traffic stop leads to meth trafficking charge
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police say they found more than 30 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop this week.
UNC Pembroke elects new board leadership, student representative
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Now more than ever, effective leadership is playing a pivotal role at college campuses across the country. This fall, long-time board member Patrick Corso of Southern Pines takes the helm as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the university, filling a critical leadership role.
USDA to provide additional direct assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin Sept. 21 and run through Dec. 11, 2020.
