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Hayes becomes one of few prominent North Carolinians to get pardon
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Through one of Donald Trump’s final acts as president, former N.C. Republican Party chairman Robin Hayes became one of the most prominent North Carolinians to receive a presidential pardon.
ROCKINGHAM — Police have identified a suspect in a weekend homicide.
NCDOT and NCDHHS announce solution to help fund transit rides to and from COVID-19 vaccine sites
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Today, the N.C. Department of Transportation and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced that approximately $2.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding is being distributed to local transit agencies across the state to help pay for rides for individuals who need transportation assistance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Retired Rockingham fireman remembered by peers
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s first responder community is mourning the loss of recently retired fireman Wayne Covington.
2 more COVID-related deaths reported in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Thursday announced that two more residents who had tested positive for the coronavirus have died.
Migration analysis suggests tax climate draws Americans to N.C.
Written by Johnny Kampis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A recent examination by the Tax Foundation shows North Carolina’s high net migration rate may be due to its friendly tax climate.
School choice could see gains in new legislature
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — As North Carolina prepares to celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 24-30, the cause of educational freedom could see even more advancement during the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2021-2022 session.
48 more Richmond County residents test positive for COVID-19
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — In addition to two COVID-related deaths, the Richmond County Health Department reported nearly 50 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.
Police investigating second Rockingham homicide
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — According to police, the city’s second homicide of the year also involved the suspect shooting into a vehicle.
Rockingham Police investigating homicide on Cauthen Drive
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man was killed last week after someone reportedly shot into the vehicle he was in.
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USDA offers additional assistance for certain producers through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities as well as updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program.
4th COVID-related death in 2 days reported in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Wednesday afternoon announced the county’s second COVID-related death of the day.
State levies penalties against Richmond County Animal Shelter
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — For the second time in two years, the Richmond County Animal Shelter is facing penalties from the state.
Broadband funding will capture lawmakers’ attention this session
Written by Johnny Kampis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — When the General Assembly reconvenes next week, broadband promises to be a hot topic.
