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Projects to improve dozens of miles of Central NC roads
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — About 85 miles of Central North Carolina roadways will be rehabilitated thanks to several contracts recently awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Richmond County receives favorable report on 2020 financial audit
Written by Chuck Thames
ROCKINGHAM — “There were no significant audit findings” in the county’s finances, CPA Alan Thompson told the Richmond County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting.
Family Video closing all locations, including Rockingham
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A national video chain is closing all of its locations across the nation, including one in Richmond County.
COVID cases, hospitalizations increase in Richmond County; Cooper mobilizes National Guard for vaccine distribution
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The number of new cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 both increased on Tuesday.
Highway Patrol confirms identity in fatal wreck near Hamlet
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — The N.C. State Highway Patrol has confirmed details from a fatal wreck near Hamlet early Monday evening that resulted in the death of a Charlotte fireman.
Food and Nutrition Services recipients to receive temporary 15% increase in benefits
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that Food and Nutrition Services recipients will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase is part of the federal Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020.
Charlotte fireman reportedly killed in wreck near Hamlet
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A Charlotte firefighter was killed in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer Monday in Richmond County, WSOC-TV reports.
USDA announces Quality Loss assistance now available for eligible producers affected by 2018, 2019 natural disasters
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency today announced that signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program will begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Funded by the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, this new program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. The deadline to apply for QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021.
SECU Foundation provides new pilot to benefit public charities in rural North Carolina
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — To expand its reach in rural North Carolina counties, SECU Foundation has announced a new capacity building pilot program to support public charities in the Northwest, Northeast, and Sandhills regions of the state.
Public urged to submit feedback on use of federal disaster recovery and mitigation funds
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is seeking additional public comment on proposed amendments to three action plans for spending U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
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53rd COVID-related death reported in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department on Tuesday reported a COVID-related death from the last day of 2020.
Reversing learning losses from remote classes a legislative priority
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — It might be a new year, but remote learning isn’t over.
Highway Patrol investigating fatal wreck near Hamlet
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Traffic is backed up on the U.S. 74 Bypass just west of the Scotland County line following a fatal collision.
Richmond County preps for next phase of COVID vaccine distribution
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department and FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Richmond Campus are working with individuals throughout Richmond County who qualify for the COVID Vaccine under Phase 1a of the COVID Vaccine Distribution Plan for North Carolina.
