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Novipax to add jobs in $5M expansion at Rockingham plant
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Another Richmond County company is expanding and adding more jobs, state and county officials announced Thursday.
Richmond County Schools on 2-hour delay, RCC on regular schedule for Friday
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Students should be operating on a mostly normal schedule Friday after Hurricane Dorian passes off the coast.
ELLERBE — A woman was airlifted following a wreck late Thursday morning.
Dorian spawns tornadoes across the Carolinas
Written by Staff Report
Although the eye of Hurricane Dorian was south of Charleston, the storm has already caused damage across the Carolinas.
Lawmakers looking to ease adoption rules for children of addicts
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Some N.C. lawmakers are thinking about ways to deal with foster children whose birth parents are struggling with substance abuse.
Redistricting decision won’t prevent gerrymandering disputes, experts say
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The Republican-led N.C. General Assembly must draw new state House and Senate district maps, a court has ruled.
But the ruling — delivered in Common Cause v. Lewis — won’t prevent excessive future gerrymandering, experts say.
New website provides voting information during #Dorian
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Wednesday launched a website to keep voters informed about the effects of Hurricane Dorian on ongoing elections in the 3rd Congressional District, the 9th Congressional District and the city of Charlotte.
Hurricane Dorian strengthens slightly, continues toward Carolinas
Written by Staff Report
Hurricane Dorian could once again become a Category 3 storm as it slowly makes its way to the Carolinas.
Warrants: Man with meth gave Richmond County deputy fake name
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man with a number of pending charges spent his 24th birthday in jail after allegedly being caught with meth.
Richmond Community College cancels Thursday classes
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Early College students no longer have to worry about missing any classes as Richmond Community College announced it will be closed on Thursday.
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McInnis, Brewer give Richmond County Commissioners legislative update
Written by Chuck Thames
ROCKINGHAM — Tuesday evening, the Richmond County Board of Commissioners heard from both state Rep. Scott Brewer and state Sen. Tom McInnis.
Richmond County Schools cancels Thursday classes due to Dorian
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Richmond County Schools has cancelled classes for students and staff on Thursday due to the threat of hazardous conditions from Hurricane Dorian.
Rockingham VFW collecting supplies for Hurricane Dorian victims
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — VFW Post 4203 is collecting supplies for victims of Hurricane Dorian as the storm slowly makes its way toward the Carolinas.
Budget dispute delays Medicaid transformation until Feb. 1
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The overhaul of North Carolina’s Medicaid’s infrastructure is caught in the stand-off between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican legislature.
