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Hamlet Police Department suspended from federal program
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Federal officials say the Hamlet Police Department failed to comply with requirements regarding weapons acquired through the Law Enforcement Support Services Program.
15 Richmond County students sign up to join military, go to military schools
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Fifteen Richmond Senior High School students swore an oath Wednesday afternoon to defend the nation.
Move Over Law event coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day
Written by Press Release
SMITHFIELD — A nationwide campaign to raise awareness of the ‘Move Over Law’ is underway to coincide with national Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day pays tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Many of them have been killed alongside state roads due a violation of the "Move Over Law."
RichmondCC holds largest graduation in college's 55-year history
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — While a huge rock music festival was happening just a few miles down the road in Richmond County on Saturday, May 11, Dr. Dale McInnis said the real rock stars were seated right in front of him at the Cole Auditorium.
Fallen officers remembered in Richmond County ceremony
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s law enforcement community met on the steps of the old courthouse Wednesday morning to remember their fallen brothers in blue.
Poll shows voters concerned about environment, education spending
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Most North Carolina voters think the media has covered Robert Mueller’s investigation too much, but a majority also approve of Mueller’s performance as special counsel.
Senate tax cut package could get a floor vote Thursday
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 622, the Tax Reduction Act of 2019, on Tuesday, May 14, and sent it to the Senate Rules Committee.
Rockingham Council wants to keep state-run liquor stores
Written by Chuck Thames
ROCKINGHAM- The City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution in support of keeping the current ABC system for the sale of liquor in North Carolina.
Hamlet Police seek suspect accused of stealing from Dollar General
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a larceny suspect.
3 Rockingham Police officers honored; council removes areas from ETJ
Written by Chuck Thames
ROCKINGHAM — Three police officers were recognized for their life-saving efforts at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
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ROCKINGHAM ― State Sen. Dan Bishop will be the Republican candidate in the 9th Congressional District redo election.
FirstHealth to recognize Clinical Trials Awareness Day: Monday, May 20
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST — The opportunity to take part in clinical trials is something that most community hospitals are not able to offer their patients.
Kim Strach out, Brinson Bell in at state elections board
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
ROCKINGHAM — Although heavy rain was originally forecast for Sunday, the skies stayed dry for the final day of the inaugural Epicenter Festival at Rockingham Dragway.
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