New specialty medical services coming to Rockingham County following Cone Health investment
Greensboro-based Cone Health announced this week a multimillion-dollar renovation project aimed at increasing access to healthcare in rural communities.
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Pipeline watchdogs praise bill that could improve transparency
Adding an engagement office could help local communities get facts more quickly about the risks and environmental impacts of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Rockingham County introduces a mobile medical unit
The Rockingham County Division of Public Health has unveiled a new mobile medical unit, with a goal of increasing access to health care for residents in rural areas.
Conservative activist remains on ballot for a seat in N.C. House of Representatives for now
The Rockingham County Board of Elections voted three to two Wednesday to keep conservative activist Joseph Gibson III on the primary ballot running for a North Carolina State House seat. This comes after his candidacy was challenged by the county Republican Party chair, alleging that he wasn’t able to run for office due to past felony charges in another state.
Children's camp, residents file lawsuit against Rockingham County over rezoning decision
A children's camp and several residents have filed a lawsuit against Rockingham County looking to overturn a rezoning decision that affects nearly 200 acres of land.
Rockingham County officials paved the way for casino development before public was aware
North Carolina Republican lawmakers gave up on their efforts to legalize more casinos in the state this week. Sen. Phil Berger was one of the leading advocates for this, which would have brought a casino to his home county of Rockingham. But months before this plan was public knowledge, county officials began quietly setting the stage for casino development.
Rockingham County rezoning vote leaves residents concerned for possible casino
Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request that could pave the way for a casino, which has some residents concerned.
NC Gov. Cooper opposes natural gas pipeline extension
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has joined his Democratic colleagues in opposing a natural gas pipeline that would run through Rockingham and Alamance counties.
Confirmed tornado struck Rockingham County as storms crossed the Piedmont
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck Rockingham County during the storms that crossed the Triad Friday.
Rockingham Commissioner Appointed To Fill Unexpired Term In State House
Rockingham County Republicans have appointed Reece Pyrtle to fill the unexpired term of the late State Rep. Jerry Carter in House District 65.