HAMLET — Richmond County business owners and elected officials came together on Wednesday to discuss issues that may affect the future business and taxes in the county.
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May 26, 2014
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ROCKINGHAM — Since 1868, Memorial Day has been a time to honor those who died in battle. Richmond County now has a monument to their sacrifice that will stand 365 days a year.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4203 leaders unveiled the Fallen Soldier Battlefield Cross statue in a Saturday dedication ceremony that doubled as a Memorial Day observance.
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May 21, 2014
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SALISBURY — Led by Jim Duncan, a behind-the-scenes effort has started for Rowan County to address human trafficking — when men, women and children are used for labor, trade and sex.
“It’s a worldwide problem,” said Duncan, past chairman of the Rowan United Way campaign, “but my heart is Rowan County. ... I just know I need to do something.
May 19, 2014
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Fort Bragg's congresswoman has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would bar the military from closing a Fort Bragg unit.
May 16, 2014
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Panelists at a Charlotte forum on human trafficking insist the industry is a growing problem in the region.
May 16, 2014
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CONCORD, N.C. – Artwork by Cabarrus County students will be brightening up buildings in Washington, D.C. soon.
May 14, 2014
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DENTON | A South Davidson High School senior was surprised Wednesday morning when a special visitor congratulated him on his personal and community work.
April 24, 2014
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CONCORD, N.C. — New lanes on Interstate 85 have made it easier to get to exit 49, the main access point for Concord Mills and the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
But once you get off the exit and onto Concord Mills Boulevard, traffic is a different story.
Exit 49 is the busiest in the state, averaging more than 40,000 cars a day.
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April 24, 2014
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CONCORD, N.C. -- The Silverman Group broke ground Thursday on the construction of two new speculative buildings, adding to the inventory of large vacant commercial buildings the area has to market to potential employers.
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April 24, 2014
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MONROE — Congressman Richard Hudson, R-8, visited Union Academy on Wednesday to tour the facility and talk to students, faculty and staff.
Hudson is a member of the Education and the Workforce committee and sits on the Workforce Protections and High Education and Workforce Training subcommittees.
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