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NCDHHS announces $26M to help mitigate the economic disruption of COVID-19, including assistance for families facing eviction
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state’s Community Action Agencies have begun to receive flexible funds that can be used to help low-income individuals and families meet a variety of needs caused by the economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artist completes John Coltrane mural in downtown Hamlet
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — A downtown, full-wall mural of jazz legend John Coltrane is now complete.
The mural is the first in a planned series by artist Scott Nurkin of musicians born in the Tar Heel State.
North Carolina’s small-town restaurants encourage community despite COVID-19 and social distancing
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
Angie Mikus was cooking a pot of spaghetti sauce in her kitchen March 17 while Gov. Roy Cooper, somewhere in his Raleigh offices, finalized the decision to close restaurants and private bars across North Carolina.
State shows Richmond County COVID-19 total at 209
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County has surpassed 200 positive COVID-19 cases.
On Saturday, the Richmond County Health Department reported nine new cases for a total of 206.
While the Health Department did not release new statistics on Sunday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 Dashboard county map showed a total of 209. The state also showed that neighboring Montgomery County has also broken 200 with 204.
Richmond County teens charged in Myrtle Beach shooting; 3 others suspects in custody
Written by Staff Report
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Two Richmond County teens are facing charges south of the border related to a weekend shooting at a motel.
Richmond County records 8 COVID-19 new cases in 2 days, more recoveries; state, again, sets record for daily cases
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — While Richmond County has seen more recoveries than new cases in the past week, the count keeps rising.
Parts of East Coast brace for more than 12 inches of rain
Written by Alex Sosnowski - AccuWeather senior meteorologist
The combination of lingering tropical moisture and a weather battle zone will set the stage for repeating downpours that can lead to flooding across the lower mid-Atlantic and southern Atlantic coastal areas into the weekend. Forecasters say the flooding risk could extend into next week with excessive rainfall amounts predicted.
RALEIGH — The first day of summer may be right around the corner, but fresh N.C. peaches are already available at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. While not a bumper crop, local growers do expect to have plenty of peaches through Labor Day.
Bill waiving road tests during COVID-19 pandemic, sponsored by McInnis, heads to governor
Written by Staff Report
RALEIGH — A bill to waive road test requirements, supported by both of Richmond County’s state legislators, now heads to the governor’s desk.
HAMLET — Police are asking for help in identifying two individuals so than can be reached for questioning.
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ACE Speedway loses first court battle challenging governor’s orders
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — ACE Speedway must shut down all races.
June 30 last day to complete enrollment for 2020 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage programs
Written by Press Release
WASHINGTON — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need to contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office to sign a 2020 enrollment contract.
School reopening plans raise questions of feasibility
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — People are scratching their heads over the state’s health guidance about how schools can safely reopen.
UNCP faculty members begin six-week program in online teaching
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE, NC – Professors became students at UNC Pembroke recently when 59 faculty members immersed themselves in a six-week certificate program in Online Teaching Excellence hosted by the Office of Online Learning and the Teaching and Learning Center.
