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ROCKINGHAM — A resolution to North Carolina’s disputed 9th Congressional District race is even farther from coming to fruition.
The N.C. State Board of Elections announced late Wednesday afternoon that a hearing scheduled for Jan. 11 has been postponed and the investigation into voting irregularities will continue.
Maples sworn in as interim superintendent for Richmond County Schools
Written by Press Release
HAMLET — Dr. Jeffrey Maples was sworn in as Richmond County Schools’ interim superintendent on the morning of Wednesday, Jan 2.
Art show raises $16,000 for Julian Pierce Scholarship at UNC-Pembroke
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Members of the Julian T. Pierce Memorial Scholarship Initiative Committee recently presented a $16,000 contribution to UNC-Pembroke.
FBI report: North Carolina ranks in Top 10 "Grinch" states
Written by C.K. Craven
While they may not literally “steal Christmas” per se, “Grinches” seem to be alive and well across the country during the holiday season — especially in the Carolinas.
Hamlet Police seek larceny suspect
Written by The Richmond Observer
HAMLET — Police are asking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest they believe was involved in a New Year’s Eve larceny at a grocery store.
9 RCC students pass certification exam for medical administrative assistant
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET— Nine students who completed Richmond Community College’s Medical Administrative Assistant class successfully passed the National HealthCareer Association’s certification exam.
Scotland County car dealer wins Cash 5 Jackpot, plans to use money for wedding
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH – Charles Morgan of Laurel Hill said he can plan the wedding of his dreams after he won a $460,915 Cash 5 jackpot.
Richmond County pair sought for not reporting to probation officers
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Probation officers are asking the public’s help in locating a Richmond County pair who reportedly didn’t report in.
ROCKINGHAM — As 2018 comes to a close, we decided to take a look back at some of Richmond County’s top news stories of the year.
GOP says Cooper cannot create interim elections board
Written by Rick Henderson - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — In a letter sent Sunday to Gov. Roy Cooper’s office, the N.C. Republican Party said it won’t be “bullied” into adding members to an interim state elections board the party considers unconstitutional — and that a legal interpretation Cooper’s own attorney sought prevents the governor from picking a temporary board.
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Former Hamlet museum manager disputes dismissal
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — The recently ousted Depot Museum director is speaking out about her termination.
Stephanie Thornsbury, who held the position of museum manager and downtown coordinator from June 2016 until Dec. 20, released a statement to the Richmond Observer late Friday afternoon, a day following the posting of the position.
Hamlet Police seek attempted burglary suspect
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police are asking the public's help in finding a man wanted on multiple charges in the Sandhills.
General Assembly adjourns, sets record with veto overrides
Written by Rick Henderson - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The 2017-18 session of the N.C. General Assembly wrapped up Thursday, setting a record by overriding the 22nd and 23rd vetoes of the biennium.
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper set a record of his own by rejecting 28 items of legislation during his first two years in office. Cooper easily surpassed Democrat Bev Perdue, who vetoed 20 bills over her four-year term.
Scotland County woman faces charges in Christmas Day fight
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — A Christmas-Day fight between two women resulted in one of them facing criminal charges.
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