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Constitutional question looming over Leandro school-funding case
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, said he wouldn’t be surprised if a judge orders the state to spend more on education.
Veterans encouraged to reflect during inaugural Walk for a Purpose at Hinson Lake
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
ROCKINGHAM — What started out being quite a chilly Saturday morning with temps in the 30s, turned out to be a gorgeous fall day for the inaugural Walk for a Purpose at Hinson Lake.
Pair charged with stealing from coin-operated machine at Hamlet car wash
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A man and woman are facing felony larceny charges after allegedly stealing change from machine.
Soldier airlifted after training accident at Camp Mackall
Written by Staff Report
HOFFMAN — A soldier is being treated for injuries after being flown to a hospital.
NCDOT awards contract for Rockingham bypass
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — State transportation officials have awarded a contract to begin constructing an interstate bypass of Rockingham in Richmond County.
State lawmakers return to hash out new congressional maps
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — N.C. lawmakers are once again haggling over how to begin drawing new voter maps. This time, North Carolina’s congressional districts are at stake.
Governor should manage transportation department, treasurer says
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation shouldn’t manage its own finances, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says.
AND THE BAND PLAYED ON: Ponder performs with borrowed equipment; warrants obtained for alleged thief
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — In front of a crowd of friends and fans — and in some cases, both — the Ponder Project performed its scheduled show at Hudson Brothers Deli Friday evening, a week after the band’s equipment trailer was stolen.
ELECTION RESULTS: 2 win by write-in; 1 incumbent upset by challenger; no change in 2 municipalities
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Two candidates won a council seat in one Richmond County town following Tuesday’s municipal elections.
3 charged after allegedly stealing car in Rockingham, leading chase
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Three people are facing charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a chase to the state line in a stolen car.
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Richmond County Animal Shelter fined by state
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Animal Shelter has been slapped with a civil penalty for violations, state documents show.
State Elections Board addresses morning outage
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The Voter Search and other voter tools on the State Board of Elections’ website are now restored after being offline for about an hour Tuesday morning.
Medicaid transformation deadline looms, but will lawmakers act?
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A big change to the state Medicaid program remains unfunded, increasing the risk of costly delays in Medicaid transformation.
Harry Smith, former UNC Board of Governors chair, resigns from board
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Harry Smith, former chairman of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors, has officially resigned from the board.
