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'One Journey After Another': Samaritan Colony breaks ground on SECU Foundation Women's Recovery Center
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A dream nearly four years in the making came closer to reality Monday as ground was broken for the SECU Women’s Recovery Center at Samaritan Colony.
Economist predicts inflation, even price controls, in 2022
Written by Theresa Opeka - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Whether it is filling up at the pump, paying more for goods and services, or not finding your favorite item on the grocery store shelves, there is no denying that inflation and supply chain issues have affected everyone in one way or another. Mike Walden, professor emeritus in economics at North Carolina State University, said prices unfortunately look like they'll be getting worse before they get better.
Appeal means $1.7 billion Leandro transfer could end up at N.C. Supreme Court
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A Democrat-controlled N.C. Supreme Court could end up deciding the constitutionality of a $1.7-billion transfer ordered by the presiding judge in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit.
Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
Written by Press Release
CHARLOTTE — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce names Kristi King new president/CEO
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Kristi Richardson King, a native of Ellerbe, as the organization’s new president/CEO.
Food Lion recalls 2 varieties of in-store prepared salad kits
Written by Press Release
SALISBURY — Food Lion is recalling its in-store prepared Cobb and Chef’s Salad Kits because the vendor has alerted us that the product has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
Richmond County averging 350 COVID tests per day; 281 cases reported Monday
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM— The Richmond County Health Department has performed an average of 350 COVID tests per day so far this month, with nearly 1,000 people testing positive.
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Monday announced another COVID-related death.
N.C. beer, wine distributors recognize Jan. 11 as national day of human trafficking awareness
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Today, in recognition of the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness, the member companies of the N.C. Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association are mobilizing their 5,600 employees to fight human trafficking.
Richmond County to repair water line on Wednesday; loss of pressure expected
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Some Richmond County water customers may experience low water pressure on Wednesday as crews work to repair a leak.
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N.C. treasurer backs 2% pension supplement for local government retirees
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, is throwing his support behind a 2% pension supplement for retirees of local governments.
NCDOT announces applications now open for 2022 Mobi Awards
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Communities and all government entities statewide are encouraged to enter this year’s N.C. Department of Transportation Mobi Awards, which honor the state’s best multimodal projects.
RED CROSS: Disaster Action Team volunteers are needed in the new year to help neighbors during times of emergency
Written by Press Release
CHARLOTTE — The Red Cross encourages to the community to resolve to volunteer in the New Year.
When I set out a couple of years ago to write my first novel, a historical fantasy called "Mountain Folk," I decided to set most the action during the American Revolution. It’s my favorite period in American history. After all, I’m a native North Carolinian — which means I grew up surrounded by reminders of our nation’s founding era.
