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Threat of storms leads to early dismissal, cancelation of afterschool activities in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — The threat of severe weather on Thursday will have Richmond County students getting out early.
Robinson announces task force on bias, indoctrination in public schools
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced Tuesday, March 16, the creation of a task force dedicated to giving “students, parents, and school faculty a voice to speak out about cases of bias, inappropriate materials, or indoctrination they see or experience in public schools.”
More than 2 million pounds of roadside litter collected this year in N.C.
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 2 million pounds of litter from roadsides this year.
Republican senator’s bill would expand controversial N.C. film grants
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Wilmington’s Republican senator has teamed up with a Winston-Salem Democrat to push a bill that would expand North Carolina’s film grant program — a program critics say is actually a money loser for the state.
FirstHealth’s Richmond County vaccine clinics open to essential workers and adults at higher risk for exposure; appointments still required
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond and the Richmond County Health Department are continuing to register members of the public for COVID-19 vaccination through Operation FirstShot.
Richard Petty on COVID-19 Vaccines: 'You have a spot. Take your shot'
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — North Carolina native and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty recently received a COVID-19 vaccine.
UNCP School of Education welcomes new advisory board members
Written by UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Scotland County Schools Superintendent Takeda LeGrand has been elected chair of the School of Education Advisory Board at UNC Pembroke.
Lawmakers introduce bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — N.C. Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, has introduced a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent in the Tar Heel State.
Wadesboro officer under investigation for flashing controversial hand sign in photo
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A Wadesboro Police officer who lives in Richmond County is under investigation after a photo of him and his wife flashing a hand sign in a photo with their son causes controversy.
Richmond County murder case featured on Oxygen's 'Killer Motive'
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — An investigator with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was recently featured on a true crime show to discuss a 2004 murder case.
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State to renew controversial ABC contract and increase liquor prices
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission voted unanimously last week to recommend the state award a 10-year contract for warehouse services to LB&B Associates, the target of an audit in 2018 that has over the previous years cost the state about $13.5 million.
Senate passes new bill to require cooperation with ICE
Written by Andrew Dunn - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The state Senate has passed a new version of a bill that would require N.C. sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, two years after Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a similar effort.
Man served warrants in hospital following chase in Moore, Richmond counties
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A two-county car chase ended in flames on Wiregrass Road late Friday morning.
COVID cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in Richmond County
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — While statewide COVID-19 case numbers have risen slightly in the past few days, Richmond County reported the lowest since the early days of the pandemic.
