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Covington caps 30-year career with Rockingham Fire Department
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — It’s been more than 30 years since Wayne Covington received a call from Vernon McKinnon to ask if he wanted to try being a firefighter.
East Rockingham man charged with kidnapping, assaulting woman
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man is facing nearly a dozen charges related to domestic assault, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Tillis, GOP lawmakers vow to speed disaster relief for Florence, Matthew
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Jones County residents are still feeling the effects of recent hurricanes. At least one of the county’s three towns remains flooded, and two of its six schools were condemned.
GOP leaders: We’ll keep passing budget items both sides want
Written by Brooke Conrad - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. House on Wednesday, Aug. 28, unanimously passed pay raises for state employees.
Layton described as 'fair,' promises to 'do the right thing' as superior court judge
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Courtroom B of the Richmond County Judicial Center was standing-room only Wednesday afternoon, but the occasion wasn’t a high-profile murder case.
Instead, Dawn Layton, who used to prosecute murder cases, was ceremonially sworn in as a superior court judge.
Stove fire burns part of East Rockingham home; no major damage
Written by Staff Report
EAST ROCKINGHAM — A woman and two small children escaped a fire at their Mill Road home early Wednesday afternoon.
Rockingham man charged with death of baby found unresponsive at Myrtle Beach hotel
Written by Staff Report
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A Rockingham man is facing a homicide charge after a baby found unresponsive in his hotel room over the weekend died.
Certificate of need bill used for slice of mini-budget, but reforms not dead
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Reforms to health-care regulations aren’t dead.
2 facing cocaine, neglect charges after baby, who later died, found unresponsive in Myrtle Beach hotel
Written by Staff Report
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A child found in a hotel room with cocaine has died and two adults, including a Rockingham man, are facing neglect and drug charges.
ROCKINGHAM — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a runaway.
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Piecemeal spending plans move through General Assembly
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — While the budget stalemate continues, lawmakers are working to pass pieces of the General Fund budget bill with measures that include pay raises for some state employees.
FirstHealth: No injuries, damage from kitchen fire at Rockingham hospital
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A call sent the Rockingham Fire Department rushing to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond late Tuesday afternoon to find it was already out.
Wilson appointed to state Family Court Advisory Committee
Written by Staff Report
RALEIGH — A Richmond County judge is one of five new appointments made to N.C. Family Court Advisory Committee earlier this month.
Man charged with leading deputies on chase through East Rockingham, Hamlet
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A Burlington man with an outstanding warrant is in jail after reportedly leading Richmond County sheriff’s deputies on a chase late Sunday night.
