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Public comment period opens for rules regarding campaign finance
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections invites members of the public to comment on proposed rules and amendments to rules pertaining to campaign finance requirements. The proposed text of the rules can be found here.
Judge blocks voter ID law for entire 2020 election cycle
Written by Rick Henderson - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Barring a successful and rapid appeal, North Carolina’s voter ID requirement for the March 2020 primary looks dead.
Hamlet officers recognized for achievements
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Four police officers were recognized Tuesday for their life-saving efforts days before Christmas.
Man accused of driving while impaired, causing two wrecks
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A suspected drunk driver is accused of causing two wrecks on Christmas Eve resulting in three people being sent to hospitals.
GOP lawmakers want Stein to appeal voter ID order
Written by Rick Henderson - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican leaders in the General Assembly want another chance to jump into North Carolina’s voter ID deadlock.
REPORT: TV, bedspread stolen from Rockingham motel
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Police are investigating a theft from a local motel.
Woman killed in wreck on Lee Thee Church Road
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A woman died late Friday night following single-vehicle crash.
Toys for Tots gets $2K from CSX employees
Written by Contributed Story
HAMLET — Richard Pait and Hobson Cato last week presented a check for $2,000 to Benny Leviner of Toys for Tots at Fairview Heights Elementary.
The donation was made on behalf of CSX employees.
Hamlet Police Department adopts family for Christmas
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — The Hamlet Police Department made one family’s Christmas a little merrier Monday morning.
Community comes together for Christmas in Derby
Written by Staff Report
DERBY — For more than a decade, the Lambeth family, of Triple L Farms, has been hosting a community Christmas party at the old general store where they sell produce.
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Hamlet officers help revive woman who showed no life signs
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Four police officers are credited for helping another family avoid a holiday tragedy Monday morning.
Weld, Walsh to appear on presidential ballot, election board rules
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Two Republican candidates are joining President Trump on North Carolina’s presidential ballot — against the wishes of the N.C. Republican party.
Meadows’ decision leads to mad scramble ahead of primaries
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — U.S. Rep Mark Meadows, an 11th District Republican, has held his seat since 2011, and he chaired the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
9 candidates to face off in two primaries for Richmond County Board of Commissioners
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Candidates for the Richmond County Board of Commissioners will face off in their respective parties’ primaries in March.
