Rockingham NewsLocal news for Rockingham, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Take a step in fighting crime- July 18, 2008 When it comes to crime, there are a whole lot more law-abiding citizens than there are criminals.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/take-a-step-in-fighting-crime?fromrss=1 Pair charged with murder- July 18, 2008 Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Jose Gonzales of Rockingham, Richmond County Sheriff Dale Furr said.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/pair-charged-with-murder?fromrss=1 Deputies chase, arrest man- July 18, 2008 Richmond Country deputies chased a four-wheel vehicle at speeds up to 65 mph on Long Drive, Rockingham, before a suspect was arrested, Capt.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/deputies-chase-arrest-man?fromrss=1 July 15, 2008, at the NC General Assembly- July 16, 2008 HEADLINES: - House, Senate answer local officials' calls, approve anti-gang bill - Schoolyard bully bill faces uncertain future - Citing money woes, House panel votes to oppose federal REAL ID plan - Easley ...http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/july-15-2008-at-the-nc-general-assembly?fr... House, Senate Ok NC anti-gang plan, send to Easley- July 16, 2008 An anti-gang plan backed by law enforcement officials and a host of North Carolina mayors was overwhelmingly approved by the House and Senate Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/house-senate-ok-nc-anti-gang-plan-send-to-... Plan to allow racial bias claims in court stalls- July 15, 2008 A plan to allow defendants facing the death penalty to challenge their sentences because of racial bias is idling, and a Senate vote could open the door for executions to resume.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/plan-to-allow-racial-bias-claims-in-court-... Landfill emits $250,000 worth of methane- July 14, 2008 Appalachian State University believes that North Carolina landfills produce enough methane gas to become economic boons for to their communities, including Edgecombe County.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/landfill-emits-250-000-worth-of-methane?fr... Poised for growth- July 12, 2008 Wentworth, which bears the name of the second marquis of Rockingham, should be proud of its history and its recent progress.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/poised-for-growth?fromrss=1 Bill against White's Tire still in committee- July 10, 2008 A House committee remained stalled Tuesday over a rewrite of the bill of retread tire contracts that could hurt a Wilson company.http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/bill-against-whites-tire-still-in-committe... NC General Assembly Gives Initial Budget OK- July 8, 2008 The General Assembly tentatively approved Monday night a nearly $21.4 billion final budget bill for the new fiscal year, a plan that slows down the recent rapid rise in spending but provides a hefty IOU in the ...http://www.topix.net/city/rockingham-nc/2008/07/nc-general-assembly-gives-initial-budget-o... |