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Richmond County Health Departments cuts Saturday from vaccine schedule
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The vaccine clinic schedule in Richmond County is changing to just Monday through Friday.
Cooper vetoes bill allowing guns in churches on school campuses
Written by Carolina Journal Staff
RALIEGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people to carry guns in a church located on a private school campus when school was not in session. The bill also would have expanded concealed carry protection to more law enforcement employees.
State Senate to propose 10-year, $12 billion alternative to bond package
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — State Senate leaders will propose spending $3 billion over the next two years on capital and infrastructure projects. That money is part of a larger 10-year, $12 billion “cash” plan tied to the Senate’s budget.
OPIOID EPIDEMIC: Hamlet averaging 1 overdose per month
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — There has been roughly one drug overdose per month in the past two years within the municipal limits of the Seaboard City.
More North Carolinians now eligible for Your Shot at $1 Million ahead of Sunday’s first drawing deadline
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — North Carolinians vaccinated by the Veterans Administration and through the Tribal Health Program are now eligible for the $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings announced last week by Gov. Roy Cooper to motivate people to get vaccinated as soon as they can — and thank those who already have.
Richmond County Schools holds Strategic Planning Meeting
Written by Richmond County Schools
HAMLET — Richmond County Schools held a Strategic Planning Meeting Thursday at the Cole Auditorium with a group of district administrators, board members, principals, school staff, parents and community members.
Rockingham Guns & Ammo damaged in late night fire
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Robert Lee had “no words” as he watched firefighters enter his business late Thursday night.
UNCP to grow aspiring educators through North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program
Written by UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — The bond Anthony Barton formed with other North Carolina Teaching Fellows at UNC Pembroke was more like family.
State Board of Education approves guiding documents for social studies
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Education voted 7-3 on Thursday, June 17, to approve guiding documents for controversial new social studies standards that place greater emphasis on race and gender in teaching U.S. history.
Alcohol-related bills moving through General Assembly
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Several bills to help N.C. distillers and to loosen alcohol regulation in the state are moving through the General Assembly. Some have progressed to the floor, of both or one of the bodies, while others are mired in committee.
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Richmond County Airport runways get a makeover
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Planes flying into the Richmond County Airport will have a smoother landing following a recent project.
As COVID-19 variant of concern spreads rapidly, health officials urge North Carolinians to get vaccinated
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — There is increasing urgency for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more dangerous new Delta variant is rapidly spreading in the United States, including in North Carolina.
N.C. House moves to exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes
Written by Carolina Journal Staff
RALEIGH — The N.C. House passed a bill by a vote of 100-5 on Wednesday to exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes.
Bill to penalize tardy payments to charter schools moves forward
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The state Senate’s main education committee has endorsed a bill that would penalize N.C. school systems for late payments to charter schools.
