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Litter removal picks up, ushering in statewide sweep
Written by Press Release
SANFORD — State transportation officials and their partners have ramped up roadside litter removal and all people are encouraged to join the effort during an upcoming clean-up initiative.
Positive connections play vital role in building safe, stable, nurturing environments for North Carolina’s children
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RALEIGH — Highlighting the importance of healthy, caring connections and the presence of protective factors in families and communities, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina.
Public asked to report mudpuppy and hellbender sightings
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RALEIGH —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public, particularly anglers, to continue to report sightings of mudpuppies and hellbenders to the agency. Both species of aquatic salamanders are found in western North Carolina.
Federal investigation of 2016 state election shows ‘failure of oversight’
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A four-year federal investigation into voter fraud in North Carolina during the 2016 election has ended, netting 70 total charges, including 40 charges of individuals voting illegally. Others were charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
COVID cases remain low in Richmond County; CDC warns of impending spike
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases remains relatively low, however, federal health officials warn of a potential future spike.
GOP lawmakers introduce measure to promote early literacy among N.C. public school students
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican legislators in the N.C. Senate are pushing forward a bill meant to improve literacy among North Carolina public school students by the third grade.
NCDMV online services expanding to allow for state-issued ID card renewals
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles expanded its online services and now customers can renew state-issued identification cards.
U.S. Army begins Robin Sage excerises in Richmond, other counties
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FORT BRAGG — This month, Special Forces candidates will participate in the Robin Sage training exercise, held within multiple North Carolina counties as the final test of their Special Forces Qualification Course training.
GOP lawmakers move to bar ‘sue-and-settle’ schemes after settlement
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican senators have introduced a bill that would require lawmakers to sign off on any deal settling a lawsuit in which the legislature is a party.
Senators push for more transparency in government worker personnel records
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A growing number of senators are signing on to a bill that would make more information available to the public on government employee performance.
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WASHINGTON — One of North Carolina’s two U.S. Senators recently announced he’s going under the knife for cancer-related surgery.
2 trampolines blown into utlility lines as Sunday storm passes through Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Two Richmond County fire departments responded to calls involving trampolines following a line of storms that moved through the area on Sunday.
Bill Dennis presented Order of the Long Leaf Pine after years of service to East Rockingham Fire Department
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
ROCKINGHAM — Former East Rockingham fire chief Bill Dennis thought he was attending the 45th anniversary of the establishment of department on Saturday — but he found out the celebration was for him.
N.C. House speaker backs convention for term limits amendment
Written by Corey Friedman - Wilson Times
RALEIGH — N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore says a bill that cleared his chamber this month represents the nation’s only chance to impose term limits on members of Congress.
