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FORT BRAGG — Army investigators are trying to find out details in the deaths of two men whose bodies were found at Fort Bragg, officials said Thursday.

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Gov. Roy Cooper, right, is seen during a visit to Gilero in Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. The medical device manufacturer began producing face shields when the pandemic started and also produces swabs for rapid tests in addition to self contained oxygenated negative pressure environments.

Cooper pitches bipartisan healthcare panel for consensus

RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper was blocked from expanding Medicaid in his first term by Republicans in the legislature, and any repeated push could again face more stalemates with the GOP after the status quo election results of November.

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper walks to the lectern before speaking at a briefing on the state’s coronavirus pandemic response, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at the NC Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C.

As virus spread worsens, NC is reluctant to add restrictions

RALEIGH — As coronavirus trends continue to worsen, North Carolina’s top public health official reiterated Thursday the same messages of mask wearing, hand washing and physical distancing that have been promoted for months with mixed success.

County reports 41st COVID-19-related death

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department reported the 41st COVID-19-related deaths of a Richmond County resident Thursday morning as the county expands its free virus testing services.

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Trainees from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg will conduct realist simulations of combat against a fictional freedom-fighter organization in Richmond County beginning Friday.

Military special forces to hold Robin Sage training exercise

FORT BRAGG — From Dec. 4-18, U.S. Special Forces candidates will be conducting the Robin Sage training exercise throughout several counties in North Carolina including Richmond as part of the final test of their Special Forces Qualification Course training, according to a release.

Partnership for Children to host Dolly Parton livestream

December 2, 2020 Daily Journal 0

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Partnership for Children is working with the Dollywood Foundation to hold a streaming event Wednesday that will give a behind-the-scenes look at Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and will include a performance by Parton herself.

FBI searches for ‘Too Tall Bandit’ after 16 bank robberies

December 2, 2020 Daily Journal 0

CHARLOTTE — The FBI literally has a big search on its hands.

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An appeals court ruled Wednesday that federal judge wrongly blocked North Carolina’s latest photo voter identification law.

Appeals court rules judge wrongly halted NC voter ID

December 2, 2020 Daily Journal 0

RALEIGH — A federal judge wrongly blocked North Carolina’s latest photo voter identification law, an appeals court ruled Wednesday, deciding she erred when declaring the requirement was tainted by racial bias because a previous voter ID law had been struck down on similar grounds.

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In this May 12, 2016, file photo, gender free sign hangs outside a restroom at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham, N.C.

2017 ban on local LGBT ordinances ends in NC

RALEIGH — A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now.

RCC medical assisting grad celebrates 12 years with FirstHealth

HAMLET – Allison Goodwin of Hamlet earned her Medical Assisting degree from Richmond Community College in 2008. She currently serves as the Clinic Manager with FirstHealth Women’s Center in Rockingham.

Federal funds available for local nonprofits

ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s nonprofits will soon get a boost in federal funding under the Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program.

Place of Grace now an emergency shelter as weather grows colder

ROCKINGHAM — The Place of Grace Campus has opened its emergency shelter to help those in need as temperatures begin to drop near freezing at night.

NC to get 85,000 initial Pfizer COVID vaccine doses

December 01, 2020

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that the state will soon receive about 85,000 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government.

The joy of the hunt: Hunting clubs host veterans for therapeutic outing

December 01, 2020

ELLERBE — It’s a cool, wet fall morning in the woods of the northern part of Richmond County. Other than the rain gently pattering down on the trees and the leaves laying on the ground, it’s silent.

NC reports record number of virus hospitalizations

November 30, 2020

RALEIGH — North Carolina reported its highest number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus Monday, marking a record for the fourth consecutive day.

Sen. McInnis named majority whip for General Assembly

November 30, 2020

ROCKINGHAM — Sen. Tom McInnis has been named one of two majority whips for the Senate Republican Caucus in a unanimous vote.

Rockingham man facing 16 drug-related charges

November 30, 2020

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has issued 16 drug-related charges against a Rockingham man.

Holiday may cause COVID-19 spike

November 30, 2020

ROCKINGHAM — Now that the leftovers have been eaten and the Christmas trees are lit, local health officials are anticipating an uptick in new COVID-19 cases stemming from the increased gatherings for the Thanksgiving holiday last week.

Dam break halts traffic on U.S. 74, none injured

November 30, 2020

LAUREL HILL — On Friday evening, Scotland County Emergency Services responded to a vehicle on Hwy. 74 West after a report of passengers allegedly trapped inside of a vehicle after a dam broke in a local pond.

County, International Tie Disposal gathering data in effort to ease concerns about new industry

November 27, 2020

HAMLET — A group of residents who live near the property where International Tie Disposal plans to build its new industrial site continue to be concerned about the impact to their health and the environment, while the company and county officials are working to mitigate those concerns.

Suspect in murder case arrested on drug, weapons charges

November 27, 2020

ROCKINGHAM — A Laurinburg man, suspected in a murder in Scotland County, is facing drug and gun charges in Richmond County.

County reports 40th COVID-19-related death

November 27, 2020

ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department reported the 40th COVID-19-related deaths of a Richmond County resident on Thursday.

Daily Journal to hold Christmas light contest

November 27, 2020

ROCKINGHAM — It’s time to light up Richmond County.