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Lawmakers debate state budget through news conferences
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly is going home without raising teacher pay and without passing a full budget.
Recognition highlights Rockingham City Council meeting
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Seven police officers and a now-deceased hero were recognized at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
McDonald starts Richmond County GIS project
Written by Matt Harrelson
ROCKINGHAM — In the winter of 2018, while updating his North Carolina Breweries map, Richmond County native and Associate Planner for the City of Charlotte Chris McDonald got the idea to start the Facebook page Small Town GIS, thinking it would give him a location to populate all the random projects he'd been working on in the past and what he'll be working on in the future.
Staff, faculty, students recognized at January school board meeting
Written by Matt Harrelson
HAMLET — With a new semester starting up for 2020, recognition was the main specialty for the Richmond County Board of Education's January meeting held last week.
Lawsuit challenging medical regulation encounters setback
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A surgeon fighting state restrictions on medical equipment lost a court battle Friday, Jan. 9, when Superior Court Judge Gregory McGuire dismissed his specific complaints and sent his broader constitutional challenge before a three-judge panel.
VFW Auxiliary ties ribbon, collects supplies for troops
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Taking a cue from the 1973 hit by Tony Orlando and Dawn, members of the VFW Post 4203 Auxiliary on Sunday tied a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree.
Hamlet polls public pertaining to Christmas parade
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — The day of the county’s only Christmas parade could be moved from the week to the weekend due to public opinion.
Woman charged with attempted murder in robbery near Hoffman
Written by Staff Report
HOFFMAN — A woman is facing two felony charges after allegedly robbing and shooting a man late last week.
Critics say failure to consult legislative leaders harmed Leandro report
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Republican legislators say they were left out of focus groups for a major education report that could seriously affect future policymaking.
General Assembly returns to Raleigh with budget override topping agenda
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Members of the N.C. General Assembly may meet for only one day this week — Tuesday, Jan. 14 — and will potentially hold a vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto. According to plans, anyway.
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POLICE: Would-be burglar caught with meth at Hamlet home
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A would-be burglar is facing several charges after being caught with meth on the porch of one of the homes.
Absentee by-mail voting begins Monday for primary election
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Beginning Monday (Jan. 13), absentee by-mail ballots for the March primary election will be mailed to voters who request them. Any registered voter in North Carolina may vote absentee by-mail.
Pee Dee Electric awarding basketball camp scholarships
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.
Rural county gets medical machines, opens path to government intervention
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — When they unveiled their plans, the room was crammed with hundreds of people —a stunning turnout for their home in rural Appalachia.
