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COLUMN: Be quiet as Billy walks by
William (Billy) Bryant was born in the rolling hills of the North Carolina Piedmont in 1918. As a boy, he helped his parents on a small two-horse farm raising cows, hogs and grain.
On the Frontlines Again: Veterans serve second time with Red Cross to combat disease and disaster
CHARLOTTE — This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, the American Red Cross honors and remembers veterans during this unprecedented time in our nation’s history. The Red Cross is proud to acknowledge U.S. veterans who are choosing, once again, to serve on the front lines. Today, U.S. veterans are standing up with the Red Cross to stop the spread of the coronavirus affecting military and veteran communities across the globe.
RichmondCC to display Heroes Tree for veterans starting Sept. 24
HAMLET — Richmond Community College will once again be honoring veterans this fall with an Our Heroes’ Tree display. Although the College will not be able to have a service this year, RichmondCC wants to make this special event available for community members to reflect, rejoice and remember those who have and are currently serving in the military.
Bill would make it easier for military spouses, veterans to find work
RALEIGH — Military spouses and veterans could find it easier to get jobs in North Carolina.
The House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 1053 on Thursday, June 4, and it heads to the House’s Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs committee.
Social distancing adds stress to veterans with mental health concerns
RALEIGH — Unemployment, homelessness, depression, and a host of mental health issues are on the rise for North Carolina’s military veterans.
Richmond County Memorial Day service kept small amid COVID-19 restrictions
ROCKINGHAM — This year’s Memorial Day service was a little more solemn than most.
Veterans interview for jobs with Sandhills employers
HAMLET — Around 40 candidates interviewed with potential employers at Cole Auditorium during a hiring event Thursday geared toward veterans and transitioning military personnel.
Sandhills companies seek skilled transitioning veterans
ROCKINGHAM — Service members exiting the military will have an opportunity later this month to meet with regional employers and possibly secure a job.
American Legion thanks veterans at Hamlet nursing homes
HAMLET — Veterans who are residents of two local nursing homes were recognized by one of Richmond County’s veterans organizations Monday afternoon.
Foxx bill would restore contracts to nonprofits serving blind, disabled
RALEIGH — At the nation’s largest employer of the blind, only a skeletal crew of workers remains.
After IFB Solutions lost its Veterans Affairs contracts, the nonprofit lost 99 jobs, and the layoffs aren’t over in its optical lab in Winston-Salem. In total, some 137 employees, including 76 blind people and 15 veterans, will face unemployment.
