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Rockingham abandons downtown alleyway
ROCKINGHAM — An “unused” downtown alleyway will be abandoned following the approval of the City Council on Tuesday.
Rockingham Council approves agreement between county, municipalities
ROCKINGHAM — Although a verbal commitment had already been made, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an interlocal agreement between the county and municipalities.
Hamlet cancels Fourth of July celebration for 2nd consecutive year
HAMLET — For the third time in five years, there will be no fireworks exploding over the Seaboard City.
Hamlet Council approves bringing back rec baseball
HAMLET — It is time for spring baseball to be allowed to resume in Hamlet, the City Council decided at its meeting Tuesday.
Richmond County commissioners, municipalities open dialogue over sales tax distribution
ROCKINGHAM — County and municipal leaders are “opening a dialogue” to try to come to common ground regarding the method of sales tax distribution.
OPINION: Sales tax hike is unneeded
When North Carolina Democrats are in power, their go-to source of new revenue is to raise sales taxes.
CPA: No effect on Rockingham finances from COVID, but city will lose $800K
ROCKINGHAM — The city’s finances received a relatively clean bill of health from CPA Ken Anderson during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Rockingham 'forced' to raise property taxes for first time in 21 years, increase garbage fees
ROCKINGHAM — City Council members begrudgingly voted Tuesday night to adopt the city’s annual budget for the next fiscal year, which includes the first property tax increase in two decades.
Dobbins Heights to raise tax rate for first time since its charter
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — Richmond County's newest municipality will have raise its property tax for the first time ever.
North Carolina’s local governments face a grim financial future
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s local governments face a grim financial future. Tyrrell County may offer a sobering preview.