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Supreme Court upholds congressional maps, calls gerrymandering ‘political’ issue
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
In a landmark victory for N.C. Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled gerrymandered congressional districts are a political issue, which federal courts should not decide as a matter of law.
N.C. Forest Service: Use extreme caution with fireworks during dry conditions
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Elevated wildfire risks due to abnormally dry conditions in Eastern North Carolina are prompting N.C. Forest Service officials to urge extreme caution with fireworks and to celebrate safely this Independence Day. Forecast chances for rain are slight at best and are unlikely in the southeastern counties for the next several days where warm temperatures will continue to raise the risk of wildfires.
Physicians group will participate in state-health plan reform
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The largest physicians group in eastern North Carolina has agreed to participate in State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s cost-saving Clear Pricing Project.
Lawmakers making last-ditch effort to reform certificates of need
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Republican senators are making one last push to ease anti-competitive health-care laws before the legislative session ends.
Hayes: DWP lost $3M on Epicenter; new dates coming soon
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The dates for next year’s Epicenter Festival should be announced within the next few weeks, despite a multi-million dollar loss in its inaugural run.
Hoptoberfest moving from speedway to Rockingham Dragway
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — One of the county’s largest fall events is switching venues.
The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce moved the location for the fifth annual Hoptoberfest, which was originally scheduled to be held at The Rock-Speedway and Entertainment Complex, across the street to Rockingham Dragway.
Richmond County Sheriff's Office: Meth, Ecstasy found after trash blows out of truck
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A man with convictions in three counties is now facing felony and misdemeanor drug charges in Richmond County.
Habitat for Humanity planning next Richmond County build
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is gearing up for another build in Richmond County, with the future homeowner being single-parent veteran with two kids.
People invited to comment on assessment, accreditation of law enforcement agency
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Starting in July, people will be able to comment on the assessment and pending accreditation of the law enforcement agency in the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles.
General Assembly releases budget plan, prepares to battle governor
Written by Dan Way - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Legislative leaders released highlights of a $24 billion spending plan for 2019-20 while girding for a budget battle with Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Commission makes draft recommendations for Leandro mandate
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The Governor’s Commission on Access to a Sound Basic Education is getting closer to putting forth recommendations to meet the Leandro mandate. Leandro refers to a two-decade-old court ruling requiring that every child in North Carolina have the opportunity to access a sound, basic education.
Pair charged with making meth in Richmond County
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond County pair is facing a slew of drug charges related to cooking meth.
Hamlet Police seek identity of man who stole SUV from dealership
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Police are asking for help identifying a man accused of breaking into several vehicles and stealing one from a local dealership.
Richmond County man accused of having meth, cocaine
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A Richmond County man who has several already pending felony drug charges had more added following his arrest last week.
