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REPORT: 455 bags of trash picked up in Richmond County during August
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — More than four tons of trash were picked up from Richmond County roadsides in August, according to the monthly solid waste report.
UNC Pembroke's enrollment hits all-time high, despite pandemic
Written by UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Enrollment has hit an all-time high as more students choose UNC Pembroke as their college of choice. The upward trend comes as the Office of Admissions overcame challenges with limited campus visitors and travel restrictions due to the pandemic.
Redistricting public hearings held across the state
Written by Dallas Woodhouse - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly kicked off a month-long series of 13 public redistricting hearings held across the state. State legislative and congressional districts are redrawn every ten years using new data from the U.S. Census report. This year, the data was delayed due to difficulties collecting it during the COVID pandemic. Still, results showed that N.C. has growing by 9.5 percent in the past decade, faster than the national average of 7.4 percent. The results give N.C. a 14th congressional seat.
Rockingham approves $25K economic development loan; extends contract with Discovery Place Kids
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — There will soon be another gym downtown thanks, in part, to a city loan.
All-way stop coming to Richmond County intersection
Written by Press Release
ELLERBE — A new traffic design will be installed at a Richmond County interchange this week as the result of a recent safety study.
LAND: Construction nears completion at Global Packaging's new Hamlet facility
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Global Packaging is getting closer to moving into its new facility on N.C. 177 in Hamlet.
UNCP School of Education secures $1.1M grant to train American Indian educators
Written by UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — The UNC Pembroke School of Education has been awarded a five-year, $1.1 million federal grant to increase the number of highly qualified American Indian teachers committed to serving American Indian communities.
More than 100 to volunteer for United Way of Richmond County's annual Day of Caring
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM ― The United Way of Richmond County is gearing up for its 12th annual Day of Caring later this week.
McInnis updates commissioners on changes at Richmond Community College
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond Community College is fast-tracking several programs to help students enter the workforce faster.
2 new COVID deaths, 108 cases reported in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Two more Richmond County residents have died due to complications from COVID-19, according to the Health Department.
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Health officials urge North Carolinians to get vaccinated for flu as COVID-19 cases remain high
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging North Carolinians to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the state enters flu season while experiencing a surge of COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant.
Temporary rule change for 2022 striped bass harvest recommended
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — During its business meeting on Aug. 26, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to notice a temporary rule change for the 2022 striped bass harvest season in the Roanoke River Management Area. The change to rule 15A NCAC 10C .0314 - Striped Bass was recommended by agency staff to maintain harvest within the quota set for 2022.
State Supreme Court allows quick-acting felons to vote in upcoming elections
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Felons who registered to vote in North Carolina during an 11-day window between recent court rulings will be allowed to vote in upcoming elections. The state Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of those quick-acting prospective voters.
Cooper vetoes bills targeting public school indoctrination, rioting
Written by Mitch Kokai - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has pulled out his veto stamp again to reject bills dealing with public school indoctrination and penalties for rioting. Cooper now has vetoed 10 bills this year and 63 bills since becoming governor in 2017.
