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U.S. House passes bill that helps to protect blind workers
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Some blind workers hope to recover their jobs in Winston-Salem.
Dispute between Istation and Amplify may head to court
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — State Superintendent Mark Johnson isn’t happy with how the N.C. Department of Information Technology has handled the dispute between Amplify and Istation for the K-3 reading contract, and he’s taking the matter to the courts.
ROCKINGHAM — Police are investigating several recent home, business and vehicle break-ins and other larcenies around the city.
A Lot to Lose: ‘Booze It & Lose It’ statewide kickoff held in Durham
Written by Press Release
DURHAM — While the end of the year brings about the merriment of the holiday season, it also brings out impaired drivers.
Morrison inmates raise $1K for foster kids' presents
Written by Staff Report
HOFFMAN — Inmates and staff at Morrison Correctional Institution worked together to help make Christmas a little merrier for children in foster care.
Universities to use NCDOT grants to advance safety and mobility on state roads
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has selected research programs at three public universities to each receive $1 million grants to study future transportation challenges in North Carolina and develop ways to improve safety and mobility.
UNC leadership continues defense of Silent Sam deal
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A civil rights organization is trying to send Confederate statue Silent Sam back to UNC Chapel Hill’s campus, a top official says.
Cascades employees donate presents for Richmond County foster children
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Fifty children in foster care will have a happier Christmas, courtesy of the employees of Cascades Tissue Mill.
CHRISTMAS HAM: Amateur radio club makes donation for foster kids
Written by Charlie Melvin
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Amateur Radio Club recently gave a $200 donation to help the county’s foster children.
Place of Grace spreads Christmas cheer throughout the community
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
ROCKINGHAM — Hundreds came out to Place of Grace Saturday for its Community Christmas.
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Moore sparks Hamlet council debate with plaque switch; Christmas bonuses approved
Written by Amy Guinn
HAMLET — In an unusual start for a freshly sworn City Council member, Councilman Terry Moore took his seat and swapped his official name plaque with one that read “The Citizens of Hamlet.”
Silent Sam secrecy continues tradition of opaqueness inside UNC
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors has a transparency problem. Again.
ROCKINGHAM — Several people gathered outside the old Richmond County courthouse Saturday afternoon for a rally in support of a man who was arrested and tazed at a football game last Friday night and to protest what they see as injustice in the system.
Only 2 candidates file during 2nd week, both for Richmond County School Board
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — As the second week of filing for the 2020 election came to end on Friday, the Richmond County Board of Elections office only saw two candidates walk through the door.
