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Hamlet Council questions requests in budget workshop
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Some City Council members question if new vehicles — or at least the specific requested vehicles — are needed by municipal departments. during a budget workshop on Wednesday.
Richmond County deputies search for missing girl
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM— The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing girl.
RALEIGH – Litter conscious North Carolinians now have a new way to report litterers through a simple, mobile-friendly web application.
NCDHHS expands data on federal programs on Vaccine Dashboard
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its vaccine data dashboard to provide information on people who have been partially or fully vaccinated through the federal long-term care and retail pharmacy programs. Users will be able to view information about who has been vaccinated through these federal pharmacy programs by county, race, ethnicity, gender and age group, and by week.
After identifying gaps in previous aid, USDA announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ to distribute resources more equitably
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions.
General Assembly to consider bill to protect women’s sports
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly will soon consider a bill that seeks to protect women’s sports by preventing boys and men from being allowed to compete on female teams in middle school, high school and college.
Bill would require that absentee ballots be turned in sooner
Written by Johnny Kampis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — New legislation filed in the General Assembly would reduce the time voters have to turn in their absentee ballots, making the outcome of elections clearer in a shorter time.
NCWRC issues new guidance about zebra mussels found in aquatic moss balls
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH— N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officials have confirmed that aquatic moss balls contaminated by the invasive zebra mussel have been found and potentially sold in several retail outlets across North Carolina. In response, the Wildlife Commission released an informational video and an updated alert about how to destroy and discard aquatic moss balls and disinfect aquariums and moss ball packaging.
Moore County council members launch grassroots movement against Cooper mandates
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
SOUTHERN PINES — Two Moore County elected officials have launched a grassroots movement against the ongoing COVID-related executive orders in North Carolina — including the mask mandate.
Cooper to loosen COVID restrictions in North Carolina
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Gov. Roy Cooper is loosening the governmental grip on statewide businesses at the end of the week as COVID-19 vaccinations increase and new cases decline.
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DR Pharmacy, Richmond County Sheriff's Office collecting pills for Operation Medicine Drop
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and DR Pharmacy are teaming up to try and keep pharmaceuticals out of the wrong hands.
'IT'S BEEN A JOURNEY': Rockingham entrepreneur cuts ribbon at waxing studio
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — When Brandie-Nicole Watkins graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 2005, she didn’t know she’d be running her own business 15 years later.
HAMLET — An accidental fire burned several vehicles at an auto shop and ignited nearby brush on N.C. 177 Monday afternoon.
National Guard vets reunite at Rockingham VFW recruitment drive
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Former members of several Richmond County-based National Guard units reunited Saturday at VFW Post 4203.
