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COLUMN: Life before air conditioning
The months of July and August seem to be the hottest time of the year in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Only a late evening storm or shower seems to cool us off.
4th of July: Red Cross issues water safety guidance and resources
The warm weather has arrived, the perfect time to take a dip in a pool or visit a water park or the seashore. The American Red Cross recommends steps you should take to help stay safe around the water, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials urge everyone to avoid drinking and driving during Fourth of July and summer
GREENVILLE — Do your part to keep the Fourth of July and the rest of the summer safe by never driving if you are impaired.
DMV anticipates extremely high volume this summer
ROCKY MOUNT — With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina and its traditional summer busy season fast approaching, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is anticipating an unusually high level of activity in the coming weeks.
Summer Safety: Steps you should take to help stay out of harm’s way
CHARLOTTE — Memorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of summer and outdoor fun. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers tips and resources for the entire family.
Epps offering 2 STEAM camps at RichmondCC this summer
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will once again be partnering with STEMerald City to offer summer camps that engage children in critical thinking, math, science and technology. However, there’s a twist to this year’s STEAM camps. Camps will be conducted online plus outdoor activities.
American Red Cross offers summer safety tips
CHARLOTTE — Summer is just ahead — the perfect time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. But this year summer fun will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina offers safety tips you can follow.
More than 6K books read during Hamlet Public Library summer program
HAMLET — The top two readers in the Hamlet Public Library’s summer reading program, Abi Hadinger and Hailey Locklear, finished more than 1,000 books, collectively, in nine weeks.
Red Cross issues heat safety tips as temperatures climb
It’s hot out there and the soaring temperatures can be dangerous. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help stay safe when it’s hot outside.
City of Rockingham's Final "Plaza Jam" Event Closes Summer on a Good Note
ROCKINGHAM – Thursday evening’s weather conditions offered the perfect scenario for October’s edition of the City of Rockingham’s Plaza Jam.
