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Rockingham council gives Regal Inn owners another month
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — City leaders are giving a former hotel owner another month to progress on cleaning up — two years after it was destroyed by a fire.
Contractor continues to work on RCC downtown campus despite federal shutdown
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Progress on Richmond Community College’s downtown campus will continue — for now — during the federal government shutdown.
However, that all depends on the willingness of the contractor.
Gloria Mask to be honored at MLK events this weekend
Written by Contributed Story
HAMLET — Gloria Mask knew there was power in presence.
And she realized that the real power was consistency, showing up and riding the bus to Moral Monday marches in Raleigh; to NAACP executive committee meetings in Richmond County; to Hamlet City Council meetings and the swearing in of the first Black fire chief in Hamlet; protesting a potential poisonous landfill in Richmond County; or calling and writing Sen. Jesse Helms to remove the carcass of the Imperial Chicken Plant in Hamlet in 1992.
Man accused of trying to smuggle Suboxone to Richmond County Jail inmate
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man who allegedly tried to smuggle drugs to an inmate last month wound up behind bars himself.
Richmond County deputies charge 3 with crack cocaine possession
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — In the first week of the new year, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three East Rockingham men on cocaine charges.
Folwell reforms boost medical payments to independent providers
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — For years, independent health-care providers have resisted consolidation in the medical market. State Treasurer Dale Folwell hopes to lend them a hand with State Health Plan payment reforms.
Ellerbe overpass named after former Highway Patrol commander
Written by William R. Toler
ELLERBE — More than a dozen current and former State Troopers came out to honor a former Highway Patrol commander who had a bridge dedicated in his honor Monday.
The Millstone Road overpass bridge, which crosses over Interstate 73/74, now bares the name of the late Col. Jack Cardwell, who once called Ellerbe home.
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission offering grants for agricultural projects
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2019 N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission grant cycle. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2019 for selected innovative projects.
Hamlet centenarian transported to funeral by horse-drawn carriage
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Traffic came to a halt late Monday morning for a sight not often seen: a funeral procession led by a team of horses.
Pee Dee Electric offering middle-schoolers scholarships for UNC, NC State basketball camps
Written by Press Release
WADESBORO — Pee Dee Electric is giving two local middle school students the opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and coaches this summer, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships.
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Young Republican announces intent to run for N.C. House of Representatives
Written by William R. Toler
ELLERBE — One young Richmond County Republican is looking to get his foot in the political door by eyeing a state seat.
McInnis gets Ellerbe bridge named in honor former Highway Patrol head
Written by William R. Toler
ELLERBE — Another overpass bridge is being dedicated to a Richmond County native with a record of service to the state and nation.
State court to hold hearing on 9th District certification
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican Rep-elect Mark Harris will get his day in court. Thursday, Jan. 3, he filed a petition in Wake County Superior Court seeking to declare him the victor in the 9th U.S. Congressional District election. Harris cites a recent precedent by the same court to support his demand.
Committee announces events to honor MLK in Richmond County
Written by The Richmond Observer
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Foundation Committee has four days of events scheduled this year to honor the fallen civil rights hero using the theme “Unity: Yes We Can!”
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