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Richmond County lawmen rewarded on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Several Richmond County businesses honored the “boys in blue” for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Thursday.
HAMLET — A man police were looking for in connection to a home break-in was arrested by deputies Wednesday.
RALEIGH — Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2020 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission grant cycle. Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2020 for selected innovative projects.
State superintendent clashes with Board of Education over Read to Achieve
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The January meeting of the N.C. State Board of Education ran late into the evening, but it concluded with a tense discussion between the board and State Superintendent Mark Johnson.
Pair accused of stealing one trailer, pawning another
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Two Richmond County people are facing felony charges, accused of stealing a utility trailer and pawning another.
Burlington man convicted in Richmond County indecent liberties case
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — An Alamance County man is waiting to be sent to prison after being convicted in Richmond County Superior Court of sex crimes that happened three years ago.
Accountant: Financial cuts needed in Ellerbe
Written by Matt Harrelson
ELLERBE — The numbers from the town's 2018-2019 audit report show that cuts will have to be made, according to accountant Ken Anderson.
Voter ID issue a ‘no-win’ situation for attorney general, some say
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein was always going to face backlash from Republicans over North Carolina’s voter ID, regardless of how he handled the legal battle, some experts say.
WARRANTS: Break-in suspect had meth, pills at jail
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man accused of a late December break-in allegedly had drugs on him when he got to the jail.
Superior Court drops K-3 reading tool contract dispute over lack of jurisdiction
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A court has rejected an attempt by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and Istation for it to intervene in a dispute over a K-3 reading tool contract.
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Police still searching for Hamlet break-in suspect
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police are still trying to locate one of two men accused of a home break-in last month.
Police: Hamlet man found with car stolen from Charlotte
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police recently charged a man they say was in a car stolen several counties away.
Sandhills companies seek skilled transitioning veterans
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Service members exiting the military will have an opportunity later this month to meet with regional employers and possibly secure a job.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas implements visitation restrictions
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST — With flu season intensifying across North Carolina, FirstHealth of the Carolinas is asking for the community’s cooperation to limit the spread of the virus.
