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House overrides budget veto in a surprise morning vote
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — It’s a classic “he said, he said.”
While a majority of the Democratic caucus was absent, Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 11 called for a vote to override the governor’s budget veto.
'Richmond County will never forget' 9/11
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — “On Sept. 11, 2011, America changed forever — and Richmond County will never forget.”
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The N.C. Department of Transportation has been honored by a national organization for its pioneering use of drones to respond to hurricanes and deliver medical supplies.
Arkansas’ Republican option: A harder Medicaid pill to swallow
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The U.S. Supreme Court in 2012 made it optional for states to expand Medicaid, and several immediately signed on. A few resisted, including North Carolina, and have yet to pass an expansion bill. Still others opted for a more Republican-friendly expansion, encouraging competition among health insurers and personal responsibility among enrollees.
Senate picks base map for redistricting but House makes scant progress
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s voter map drama turned more theatrical, as state senators literally rolled out a lottery machine to randomly select their starter map.
Bishop declared winner in 9th District Congressional race
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — As election results filtered in, state Sen. Dan Bishop took the lead to win the 9th Congressional District race.
Rockingham approves financing for new garbage trucks
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — New city garbage trucks should be on the way soon.
East Rockingham woman charged with 4 vehicle break-ins, burglary
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly breaking into several vehicles and a home last week.
Watson resigns as East Rockingham Fire Department chief
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The East Rockingham Fire Department will be under new leadership following the Monday night resignation of Mitchell Watson.
Rockingham Police warn residents of Social Security scam
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Social Security scammers are reportedly still trying to con Richmond County residents into giving out personal information.
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State Board of Elections to host public demonstrations of newly certified voting systems
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH —The State Board of Elections will conduct regional public demonstrations of newly certified voting systems this month in five locations across North Carolina.
N.C. lawmakers introduce four new mini-budgets
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly is continuing its push to pass mini-budgets as the stalemate over Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the General Fund budget continues into another month.
9/11 memorial walk through Rockingham slated for Wednesday
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — First responders from across Richmond County will once again remember those who lost their lives 18 years ago.
Fate of charter schools taking larger role at Leandro commission
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education wants to talk about charter schools and how they may fit in the debate over how to implement the Leandro ruling.
