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Federal authorities charge 19 in N.C. with voter fraud
Written by Press Release
GREENSBORO — Nineteen individuals have been charged with voter fraud and, in some instances, related offenses, announced United States Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin for the Middle District of North Carolina.
House, Senate budget writers unveil $1 billion COVID-19 relief package
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference. The proposal — which they plan to pass this week during a two-day session — sets the stage for a showdown with Gov. Roy Cooper, who earlier released his budget priorities. Those priorities differ drastically from Republicans’ plans.
Deadline approaching for local teachers to apply for Bright Ideas Grants from Pee Dee Electric
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WADESBORO — Time is running out for local K-12 teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from Pee Dee Electric through the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
Former legislator, Hamlet lawyer Melanie Goodwin dies following decade-long cancer battle
Written by Staff Report
RALEIGH — Former N.C. state representative Melanie Goodwin has passed away after an 11-year battle with cancer.
Richmond County hits 700 total COVID-19 cases
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County started September by hitting a milestone of 700 total cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the Health Department reported.
State Elections Board launches absentee ballot request portal
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Starting today, Sept. 1, 2020, North Carolina voters may request an absentee ballot completely online — another way state election officials are improving the voting process in 2020.
Planet Fitness opens in Rockingham ahead of governor's announcment
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Despite an ongoing executive order keeping gyms closed, one national chain opened up its new Richmond County location Tuesday.
Cooper reopens gyms and bowling alleys while bars stay shuttered
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper will move North Carolina into Phase 2.5 on Friday, Sept. 4, when gyms and bowling alleys will be able to operate at 30% capacity.
Richmond County Schools to continue serving meals through December
Written by Richmond County Schools
HAMLET — On Monday, Aug. 31, Richmond County Schools received a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that allows us to use the Summer School Food Service Program to continue serving our students during this pandemic, through Dec. 30, 2020.
Bars may be left high and dry from Cooper’s next reopening plans
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned.
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ROCKINGHAM — On the day a month-long curfew on alcohol sales was set to expire, Gov. Roy Cooper extended it for another month.
Habitat for Humanity calling for volunteers this week at build for Richmond County family
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Volunteers are wanted this week to assist in building a home for a single mother with three children.
N.C. man pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud schemes
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating three schemes between March and July 2020 connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, through which he defrauded consumers and the federal government’s relief programs.
NCDOT: Sober driving ‘essential’ for safe roadways during Labor Day
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — This Labor Day, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining forces with the North Carolina Trucking Association, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (also known as NETS), the North Carolina Highway Patrol and members of more than 500 law enforcement agencies around the state to help curb impaired driving.
