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NC FIRST Commission to hold public meeting Friday
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The NC FIRST Commission, whose focus is to evaluate the state’s current and future transportation investment needs and strategies, will hold its second public meeting Friday.
Richmond Senior's Sharpe completes state firefighter training
Written by Richmond County Schools
ROCKINGHAM — Every year, the Office of State Fire Marshal High School Firefighter Challenge is held at the Buncombe County Training Center in Asheville for students across the state to further their fire and rescue training.
In June, rising senior Zac Sharpe from Richmond Senior High School completed his training and graduated from the program along with approximately 24 other students.
Omnibus ABC bill passes House, heads to Senate
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — House Bill 536, ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform, cleared the N.C. House, 91-24, on Tuesday, July 9, and was sent to the Senate.
Budget battle continues as House Republicans pull back veto override
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — After several starts and stops, on Tuesday, July 9, the N.C. House failed to vote on an override of the governor’s budget bill.
Robinson sworn in to Hamlet City Council; community policing efforts announced
Written by Amy Guinn
HAMLET —The newest City Council member, Joe Robinson, was ceremonially sworn in Tuesday in front of family members at the monthly meeting.
State treasurer continues reform push for State Health Plan
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — As hospitals fight cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, State Treasurer Dale Folwell remains undaunted.
Rockingham Council briefed on Junior Police and Fire Academy; approve demolition ordinance
Written by Chuck Thames
ROCKINGHAM — City Council members on Tuesday were given an overview of the annual Junior Police and Fire Academy summer program during their brief July meeting.
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday gave approval for the renaming of four roads along the U.S. 220-Interstate 73/74 corridor.
Richmond County Enviva plant opening soon; VBC hiring
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Nearly five years after its official announcement, one local manufacturing plant is only weeks away from operation.
Man charged with stealing vehicle from Hamlet dealership
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A man accused of stealing a vehicle from a Richmond County auto dealership was caught in Cumberland County — with a different stolen vehicle.
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ROCKINGHAM — Sheriff James Clemmons on Tuesday presented certificates from the N.C. Sheriff’s Training and Standards Commission to three deputies.
Omnibus ABC bill headed to N.C. House floor
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — House Bill 536, ABC Omnibus Regulatory Reform, has cleared the N.C. House committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations and heads to the floor for a vote.
State aims for 2 million postsecondary degrees by 2030
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A bill N.C. lawmakers passed in late June aims to help 2 million residents get a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030.
No injuries in East Rockingham SUV rollover wreck
Written by Staff Report
EAST ROCKINGHAM — Both drivers of two SUVs that collided Monday afternoon walked away from the wreck with no serious injuries.
