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Nurses union win in Asheville could be a loss for patients
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Unions won a new stronghold in North Carolina. Patients will pay the price, some critics say.
Cooper gives districts a chance to reopen classrooms to K-5 students
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — School districts can allow elementary grade students to return to the classroom next month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Sept. 17 news conference, but middle and high school students won’t have the same opportunity.
Hamlet National Guard soldier surprises sons after 17-month deployment
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Tristan and Nolan Chavis hadn’t seen their dad, Gary, in nearly a year and a half — until Wednesday night.
Two vendors slated for Hamlet's Food Truck Friday on Main
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Richmond County residents are encouraged to visit the Seaboard City tomorrow for Food Truck Friday on Main.
Live entertainment returning to the Cole Auditorium in the form of ‘car’certs
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Live entertainment is coming back to Richmond Community College’s Cole Auditorium.
NCDHHS receives funding to prevent colorectal cancer in NC
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received five years of funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to partner with Federally Qualified Health Centers to increase colorectal cancer screenings, particularly among underserved communities in North Carolina.
NCDHHS selects additional vendor to expand statewide COVID-19 testing capacity
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Tuesday) announced its selection of an additional vendor, Optum Serve, to continue surging COVID-19 testing capacity in the state. These new community testing sites build on North Carolina’s ongoing work to increase access to testing and slow viral spread in key locations, including the previously-announced surge of additional testing capacity in seven counties.
Northbound lanes of I-73 near Ellerbe blocked after wreck
Written by Staff Report
ELLERBE — Traffic is currently blocked in one direction following a wreck in the northern end of the county.
Caroline Street railroad crossing closing for repair
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A local railroad crossing will be closed for the better part of three days for repairs.
GOP leaders, parents call for Cooper to reopen public schools
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — For Tara Deane’s two youngest children, virtual learning has been a nightmare.
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Folwell waives insulin co-pays for State Health Plan, citing cost savings
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Diabetic state employees soon won’t have to swallow the rising cost of insulin.
Troxler announces $2 million in funds for dairy assistance due to COVID-19 losses
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Grade A dairy fluid milk producers in North Carolina who suffered losses because of COVID-19 disruptions in the milk supply chain can soon apply for assistance through the COVID-19 Dairy Aid Program 2020. A total of $2 million will be available, with limits on the amount paid to producers.
Rockingham Confederate monument moved from square
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — After sitting in downtown Rockingham for 90 years, a monument to Confederate soldiers has been removed.
Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond to host annual screening event
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — In its ongoing effort to promote and improve the overall health and wellbeing of the community it serves, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond invites residents of Richmond county and surrounding areas to participate in the 38th Annual Wellness Screening event.
