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Cooper issues executive order requiring face coverings, extending Phase 2
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — North Carolinans will be required to wear face coverings when out in public and getting “back to normal” will take a little longer.
NCDHHS releases improved online applications for Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — (Tuesday) the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released improved online applications for Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services that will help both North Carolina families and county Departments of Social Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Butterfield’s bill would speed rural broadband deployment and protect taxpayers
Written by Johnny Kampis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Movement to eliminate a rule for landline telephone carriers that remains in force for broadband providers could speed expansion of high-speed internet to areas lacking it. Legislation from U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-1st District, Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Development Act, would make it easier to bring broadband service to rural and unserved areas.
Man charged with stealing vehicles in Richmond County, drug possession in Wake
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — An alleged Richmond County vehicle thief is also facing drug charges in another county.
DOJ announces $42M to combat illegal manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine and opioids
Written by Press Release
GREENSBORO — The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services today announced nearly $42 million in funding to support state-level law enforcement agencies in combating the illegal manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and prescription opioids, of which $2,062,770 has been awarded to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Rockingham cancels July Plaza Jam show with the Embers
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The legendary Embers will not be taking the stage at Cole Plaza this year.
City Events Coordinator Kim Williams announced Tuesday afternoon that the July concert for the Plaza Jam series has been canceled.
Online information about COVID testing often out of sync with state guidelines
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper encourages everyone to get a test for COVID-19, especially people who attended mass gatherings or protests. But medical providers are still catching up to new state recommendations, and online guidance from many hospital systems denies tests to exposed patients without symptoms.
Stanly, Montgomery counties surpass Richmond in COVID-19 cases
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Two neighboring counties, which had lagged behind Richmond in the total number of cases, have seen sharp rises in new coronavirus cases within the past week.
Berry Patch sponsoring July 4 fireworks show outside Ellerbe
Written by William R. Toler
ELLERBE — With Richmond County’s two major Independence Day fireworks displays being canceled or postponed due to differing circumstances, one local business is stepping up to finance a spectacle.
WARRANTS: Man shot during attempted robbery, 2 charged
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man and woman are facing felony charges after an attempted robbery left one man shot over the weekend.
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NCDHHS awarded $1.5M to expand mental health supports through statewide crisis counseling program
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH —The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded $1.5 million to support and expand the Hope4NC program, which connects North Carolinians to mental health supports that help them cope and build resilience during times of crisis. NCDHHS worked in partnership with North Carolina Emergency Management to secure the grant.
NCDHHS selects first vendors to expand testing and contact tracing for COVID-19
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH—The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services selected 26 businesses to form its initial pool of qualified vendors to support the state’s response to COVID-19. North Carolina is responding to the pandemic on multiples fronts, including building the state’s testing and contact tracing infrastructure, while surging assets in communities and populations that have been hardest hit by COVID-19.
Woman charged with operating illegal daycare after child dies near Ellerbe
Written by Staff Report
ELLERBE — A woman charged in the death of a child in her care late last week is facing another charge.
Rockingham VFW Auxiliary sending care packages to airmen in Greenland
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A load of care packages is bound for a local service member and his unit in Greenland.
That’s right — Greenland.
