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Tornado watch issued for Richmond, other counties
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Nearly half of North Carolina, including Richmond County, is under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.
Election officials to randomly select precincts for hand count audit of ballots
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — After the Nov. 5 municipal elections, state election officials will randomly select a statistically significant number of precincts, early voting sites and by-mail ballots to be counted by hand in every county.
Hurricane disaster recovery bill focuses on resiliency funding
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The House Appropriations Committee has passed a more than $250-million hurricane relief bill that places a greater emphasis on resilience and disaster mitigation.
Process for drawing new congressional maps may look familiar
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Don’t retire the lottery machines just yet. Experts say the General Assembly may soon enter another round of map redraws.
Amber Alert issued for Scotland County 3-year-old
Written by Staff Report
LAUREL HILL — The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 3-year-old girl.
Reunion planned for Rockingham High School grads
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — About six months ago, Jerry McGee had the idea to bring all graduates of the former Rockingham High School together, which has turned out to be quite a task.
Richmond County Halloween activities altered due to rainy weather
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — With storms predicted to roll through the area during prime trick-or-treating time on Halloween, there have been some changes regarding planned events in Richmond County.
SECU Foundation provides grant in support of Samaritan Colony's new residential treatment center for women
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Samaritan Colony, a non-profit residential treatment facility for men with chemical dependency, received a boost of support from the SECU Foundation to help facility administrators further their vision of opening a residential substance abuse treatment center for women.
RALEIGH — State Sen. Tom McInnis last week was appointed to the Appropriations Base Budget Committee.
Suspect sought in Richmond County band equipment theft
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A South Carolina man is suspected of stealing a Richmond County band’s equipment trailer over the weekend.
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Rep. Walker’s bill may have spurred NCAA to reconsider amateur rules
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-6th District, has the NCAA’s attention when it comes to fair pay for student athletes. But he wants action from the collegiate sports giant — and from Congress.
Bill revamping Innovative School District gets legislative stamp of approval
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly has approved a plan to reform the Innovative School District.
State senate passes farm bill with delayed hemp ban
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The General Assembly is one step closer to settling the smokable hemp dispute after months of deliberation.
Richmond County music community offers to help band after equipment trailer stolen
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — In 1967, the Beatles recorded “With a Little Help From my Friends,” and in 2019, the song rings true for the Ponder Project, according to guitarist John Baker.
