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FIRE CHIEF: Cause of Rockingham fire unknown; may have started in attic
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The cause of a fire that brought out two departments Tuesday evening has yet to be determined.
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce announces winners in Best of the Rock Awards
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County businesses were recognized Wednesday for being the best in their respective categories in the Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Best of the Rock Awards.
2 more COVID-related deaths reported in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Wednesday announced two COVID-related deaths.
Governor’s briefing highlights danger of spreading false information
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, state health secretary, took a decidedly political tone in a COVID-19 news conference Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Rockingham, Cordova respond to structure fire
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Crews from two departments battled a blaze at a former nursing home.
Richmond County Schools tentatively slated to reopen Feb. 1
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Richmond County students are tentatively scheduled to return to classes the first week of February.
2 Hamlet railroad crossings closing for repairs
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Two local railroad crossings will be temporarily closing for repairs in the coming weeks.
Active COVID cases in Richmond County top 500
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County has now topped 3,100 coronavirus cases in the past nine months.
Duke, UNC doctors find ‘extremely limited’ COVID spread in schools
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALIEGH — Transmission of the COVID-19 virus has been “extremely limited” in public schools that have reopened in North Carolina, a team of researchers from Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill have found.
More than 100 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County; state breaks 11k daily cases over weekend
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County broke the 3,000-case mark on Monday with the announcement of more than 100 new cases over the weekend.
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FirstHealth launches Operation FirstShot in Richmond County
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — Working with the Richmond County Health Department, FirstHealth of the Carolinas launched Operation FirstShot Monday morning at Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond.
Thuasne acquires Hamlet medical textile manufacturer Therafirm
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A local textile manufacturer was recently acquired by a French-based medical devices company.
Report: Airports contribute $61B, 373,000 jobs to N.C. economy
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s publicly owned airports contribute $61 billion to the state’s economy each year and support 373,000 jobs, according to a report released by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation.
Parents find learning pods help students struggling with online learning
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Just after Natalie Jacome launched a new clinic, the pandemic hit.
