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Richmond County reports more than 50 new COVID cases
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County broke 1,900 cases on Wednesday with the highest one-day total since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
State auditor says DPI COVID mismanagement puts children at risk
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The Department of Public Instruction spent $144 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds without making sure the money was helping students, a new audit report says.
Chemical compounds in foods can inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme
Written by De-Yu Xie and Mick Kulikowsk - N.C. State University
RALEIGH — Chemical compounds in foods or beverages like green tea, muscadine grapes and dark chocolate can bind to and block the function of a particular enzyme, or protease, in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a new study by plant biologists at North Carolina State University.
MRH-Richmond certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM— The Joint Commission, the national health care accreditation and certification organization, has certified the stroke care program at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Richmond as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.
Richmond County FSA reminds producers of Dec. 11 application deadline for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
Written by Press Release
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County USDA Farm Service Agency Acting Executive Director Tami Thomas reminds farmers and ranchers the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is Dec. 11, 2020. This program provides direct financial relief to producers due to market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
Lawmakers slam state officials for lockdowns that left students behind
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — More students face repeating a grade than any time in the past century, says David Stegall, deputy superintendent of innovation at the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
23 new COVID cases reported in Richmond; statewide hospitalizations top 2,000
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — For the ninth time in the past month, the Richmond County Health Department has reported more than 20 new COVID-19 cases at one time.
NC FIRST seeks public input through CRAFTS tool
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation’s NC FIRST Commission is asking the public to use a new online investment tool to provide input on future revenue solutions from now until Dec. 14.
NC Medicaid expands website to include new resources for Medicaid beneficiaries and applicants
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of a new online portal for North Carolinians receiving or looking to apply for Medicaid. The portal provides Medicaid resources in an easy-to-use web platform and includes information about Medicaid Managed Care, set to launch July 1, 2021.
Winterlike cold blast set to cause South to shiver
Written by Ryan Adamson - AccuWeather meteorologist
Unseasonably cold air will plunge into the South, ushering in the lowest temperature readings since last winter — and even some record-challenging cold. The blast of wintry air will follow a weather system that triggered stormy weather in the region Sunday and Monday. AccuWeather meteorologists expect it to become cold enough in some locations for an unusually early freeze.
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Wildlife Commission seeks public comment on proposed 2021-2022 rule changes
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has opened the public comment period for proposed changes to agency regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands for the 2021-2022 seasons. The comment period will be open through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.
North Carolina lowers the rate of teacher attrition
Written by Julie Havlak - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered schools, more teachers were staying in North Carolina’s classrooms.
50 new COVID cases reported in Richmond County after Thanksgiving
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department has logged 60 additional cases of COVID-19 since Thanksgiving Day.
RALEIGH — Just weeks after winning his reelection bid, Sen. Tom McInnis has been selected for a leadership position.
