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Impact Plastics announces plans to expand Hamlet plant
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A local manufacturer is expanding, with plans to add 30 jobs in the next five years.
State and local officials announced Thursday that Superior Plastics Extrusion Company, known as Impact Plastics, will be investing a total of $13 million over the next five years, with an initial investment of $5.3 million and 13 jobs.
Senate Committee backs key education-reform bills
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Wednesday was a busy day for the Senate Education Committee, which approved six bills during its April 17 meeting. Three of them directly affect K-12 education.
FirstHealth first in nation to participate in new robotics clinical study
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
PINEHURST — FirstHealth of the Carolinas has made history once again as the first health care system in the nation to participate in a clinical study with Intuitive Surgical’s Ion Endoluminal System.
Richmond County deputies charge man with having weed, heroin, meth
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A man with a lengthy rap sheet, who was just released from prison less than five months ago, is facing half a dozen new charges — including meth possession.
Goodman appointment set to be approved by Senate
Written by Staff Report
RALEIGH — Rep. Ken Goodman could be resigning from the N.C. House of Representatives this week.
Epicenter Festival announces collaboration with Metallica's Blackened Whiskey & Enter Night Pilsner, band set times
Written by Press Release
The music performance times and Campers’ Pre-Party details are now available for the debut of Epicenter, May 10, 11 and 12 at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, NC. The new 3-day destination music experience will feature a massive lineup of top rock acts performing on five stages, including Foo Fighters, Tool, Korn, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, Bring Me The Horizon, The Cult, 311, Evanescence, Bush, +LIVE+ and dozens more.
Special Olympics camp teaches sports skills, health habits
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — More than 100 special needs kids and adults had the opportunity to learn sports skills and healthy habits Wednesday during the Richmond County Special Olympics Basketball and Cheerleading Skills Camp at Richmond Senior High School.
Troxler encourages horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases and rabies
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging horse owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern equine encephalomyelitis and West Nile virus.
42nd annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament set for April 27
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host the 42nd annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament state championship on April 27 at the John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex in Ellerbe in Richmond County.
Community leaders gather to support charter school grants
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
GREENSBORO — Community leaders, school choice advocates, and religious leaders gathered at Next Generation Academy on Monday, April 15, in support of a bill to help charter schools cover the cost of getting students to their classrooms.
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Richmond Observer introducing online local sports network
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — In an effort to expand coverage of local sports, the Richmond Observer announces the creation of the RO Sports Network, premiering later this month.
Golden LEAF head Gerlach named interim chancellor at ECU
Written by Kari Travis - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Dan Gerlach has been named interim chancellor of East Carolina University.
Hamlet Police: Woman stole tablet, taser, cash from stepsister
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A woman wanted for breaking into a family member’s vehicle was arrested by police Monday afternoon.
Nichols honored as Citizen of the Year at Richmond Community College Foundation Gala
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — A Scotland County convenience store chain owner was honored this weekend as the Richmond Community College Foundation’s Citizen of the year at its annual Gala and banquet.
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