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Man accused of assaulting four people, stealing wallet on same day
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man is facing robbery and assault charges from incidents late last month.
Deadline looms for Carolina Farm Credit Corporate Mission Fund Grant applications
Written by Press Release
STATESVILLE — Carolina Farm Credit will be continuing to accept grant applications for the Corporate Mission Fund program through July 31, 2019. This year marks the fifth year that grants will be awarded from the earnings of the fund.
State bill would ban smokable hemp: Federal laws passed in 2018 say it’s legal
Written by Drew C. Wilson - The Wilson Times
WILSON — A bill in the N.C. legislature that would ban smokable hemp could undercut North Carolina’s emerging hemp industry and curtail immediate relief for those suffering chronic conditions.
House gives virtual charter school a chance to enroll more students
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Despite low performance, NC Virtual Academy may get to raise its enrollment by 20% after the House approved legislation granting the enrollment growth.
UNC Pembroke to offer graduate certificate in Addictions Counseling
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Beginning this fall, UNC Pembroke will begin accepting applications for the Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling program. The GCAC program, which has been in development since 2017, is designed to prepare students for addiction specific professional counseling careers.
N.C. Highway Patrol provides update into promotion process review
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — On Wednesday, June 26, members of the State Highway Patrol received notification the organization’s promotion process had been put on hold due to an allegation the testing process had been compromised.
Drone camp at Richmond Community College teaches problem solving, critical thinking skills
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — The partitioned banquet and meeting area at Cole Auditorium was filled with a high-pitched buzzing sound Thursday afternoon.
Richmond County pair accused of stealing, selling vintage sign
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Two men are accused of stealing an old store sign and selling it for a tenth of its approximated value.
House measure puts cities and towns on notice before adding crimes
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly is shuffling and slogging its way toward a simpler criminal code.
Temporary spending measure eases but doesn’t end stalemate
Written by Julie Havlak and Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The state House overwhelmingly passed a bill temporarily ending a stalemate over the budget.
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6 clubs to ride in Richmond County Rescue benefit
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Six Richmond County motorcycle groups are coming together to help first responders replace stolen and damaged equipment.
Warrants: Richmond County pair had meth; one had stolen gun
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Two more people have been charged for allegedly having methamphetamine.
Rockingham motorcyclist killed in South Carolina wreck
Written by WMBF
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — A driver has been charged following a crash that killed a motorcyclist Wednesday morning in Horry County, according to Cpl. Sonny Collins with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
NC Ag Dept. officials urge residents to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly this summer
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division is asking travelers to several northeastern states to take precautions against the spread of the highly destructive spotted lanternfly this summer.
