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UNCP selected to participate in national teacher prep cohort for minority-serving institutions
Written by UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — UNC Pembroke is pleased to announce its selection to Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity third National Teacher Preparation Transformation Center cohort, to foster high-quality educators within minority serving institutions across the United States.
State Transportation Department gives thanks to law enforcement
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH – Throughout this year, the N.C. Department of Transportation has acknowledged the efforts of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ License and Theft Bureau, but on Sept. 18, NCDOT wants to recognize all law enforcement for National Thank a Police Officer Day.
Every 4 Hours Someone is Hit by a Train: NCDOT shares lifesaving tips during Rail Safety Week
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the public to pay more attention around railroad tracks and crossings as part of Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26).
Senator blasts left-wing redistricting activist's social media complaint
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Complaints on social media from a left-wing redistricting activist are drawing fire from a state Senate redistricting leader. He accuses the activist of "begging" people to deliver her scripted remarks during public hearings.
Should N.C. prison system be restored as a standalone agency?
Written by Jeff Moore - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. prison system, comprising 55 facilities and employing roughly 16,000 staff, is one of the largest agencies in the state. That might surprise some, as prisons, from the real estate they occupy, to the critical role they play in governance, are not foremost in our minds when it comes to policy.
Health Department announces Richmond County's 134th COVID death
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s COVID-related death toll has risen to 134.
1 killed, 2 injured in fatal wreck south of Rockingham
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — One person was killed and two were injured Thursday afternoon in a wreck on U.S. 1 South.
Richmond County hits 6,600 positive COVID cases
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County has had more than 570 positive COVID cases so far this month.
Healthier Together announces additional $500K in grants to support equitable COVID-19 response in North Carolina
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Healthier Together, a public-private partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition, released the second round of funding of up to $500,000 for community-based organizations to apply for grants to help North Carolina achieve its goal of delivering equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Grants will range from $10,000–$25,000 each (or up to $60,000 for collaborative proposals).
Richmond County DAR chapter promoting Constitution Week
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance.
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State auditor says NCDOT has yet to develop trustworthy spending plan
Written by Johnny Kampis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation continues to be under the watchful eye of the state auditor, who in a report released this week says that department failed to exceed its developed spending plan only by pure luck.
Local elected officials couldn’t profit from their offices under stalled bill
Written by Donna King - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — A bill intended to prohibit conflicts of interest by local elected officials is stalled in the N.C. legislature, as lawmakers wrangle over the state budget and the end of session remains uncertain.
Rockin' for Veterans returns to Rockingham VFW for fifth year
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Five Sandhills-area bands will take the stage at VFW Post 4203 this weekend for a concert to raise money to help those who have or are currently serving in the armed forces.
COVID hospitalizations rise in Richmond County, decrease across state
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — COVID-related hospitalizations of Richmond County residents hit a near-record high Wednesday.
