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Salty Bean caters to Richmond County coffee drinkers
Written by Matt Harrelson
"There is a huge need for caffeine here in Richmond County. I can attest to that."
ROCKINGHAM — Crews spent the better part of Friday night trying to pull an 18-wheeler out of the woods.
Fire suppression rating improves for Hoffman Fire Department
Written by Staff Report
HOFFMAN — Residents in the northeastern section of the county should see their homeowner’s insurance decrease following a favorable inspection by the N.C. Department of Insurance and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
1 charged, 1 cited after gun, pipe found during traffic stop near Hamlet school
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A father and son, who both have pending charges, had more added Friday morning following a traffic stop.
Hamlet Police Department hires 2 more officers
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Two new officers will be patrolling the streets after being added to the roster this week.
6 agencies receive grants to support Hurricane Florence relief work
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Six agencies doing significant work to help people recovering from Hurricane Florence will receive grants totaling $2 million to further fund their relief efforts. North Carolina Emergency Management, a division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, is awarding the grants using funds provided by the General Assembly in the Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Act.
Bad blood from veto override may threaten legislative redistricting fix
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — It’s time for a break from “summer camp.”
Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, acknowledged as much Wednesday, Sept. 11, saying the level of trust between N.C. Republicans and Democrats is as “brittle” as he has ever seen.
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce moving back to Rockingham
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — After five years at the Hamlet Depot, the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce is moving back to the county seat.
Hamlet City Lake improvements continue, splash pad planned
Written by Amy Guinn
HAMLET — Scotland County artist Stuart Carmichael completed the mural near the Hamlet Senior Center on Wednesday, with a last-minute addition featuring the likenesses of late City Council member Joe Robinson and his grandchildren, according to City Manager Jonathan Blanton.
Report: Police find meth, weed in car at Rockingham checkpoint
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A Hamlet woman is facing several drug-related charges after police say they found weed and meth in her car.
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Volunteers sought to help pick up trash around Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County government is looking for volunteers to help clean up the area.
Roberdell churches feed first responders
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — For the first time in 16 years, the Northside Volunteer Fire Department was late for supper.
NCDOT receives national award for promoting local transportation projects
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has been honored nationally for an initiative started last year to promote investments in multimodal transportation projects.
Opioid maker reaches tentative settlement, but fight far from over
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Weeks before the start of the federal trial against Purdue Pharma, the company that makes Oxycontin has reached a tentative, comprehensive settlement with attorneys representing thousands of local governments.
