Rockingham County

Come work with us! Looking for a new and exciting career?with great benefits and a great community? Check out our list of available jobs and apply today! Link:?https://lnkd.in/eTjEQn22

Join us in recognizing the Rockingham County Swift Water Rescue Team. The commissioners have passed a resolution?honoring them for their?courageous?and selfless public service to the citizens of?Rockingham County and?Western North Carolina. On September 26th?the team was deployed?to?Mitchell County,?where the?team?was?stationed at the Parkway Fire Department in Spruce Pine, NC. They served with Davie County teams until?returning on October 3rd. Those who served included?Team leader, Joel Fullerton?(Eden?Rescue), Jason Wood?(911 and Eden Rescue Chief),?Kyrstin?Dixon?(Eden Rescue), Mike Tasman?(Madison Rescue),Christian?London?(Leakesville Fire), and Chris Cairns (Monroeton?Fire). Thank you, all. We honor you for your service to the citizens of NC.

Another exciting announcement from Rockingham County! We were awarded funding from Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program! We received $900,000 from the 2024 BJA FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program. Rockingham County was one in five in the U.S. to receive this level of federal funding for such programs.? Upon approval, this funding will facilitate the planning and implementation of the Rockingham County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) over the next 48 months. The VTC is designed as a minimum 14-month post-plea program aimed at assisting Justice-Involved Veterans (JIVs) facing felony or misdemeanor charges who are identified as high-risk according to the Risk and Needs Triage (RANT) assessment, and who require support for substance use or mental health challenges. The funding will also support the hiring of a full-time coordinator to oversee case management and daily operations. “This funding will be an invaluable asset for a crucial segment of our community. We must acknowledge the unique challenges our veterans face as they transition back to civilian life and hat their sacrifices for the freedoms we cherish should never be overlooked,” said Commissioner Berger. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Phil Berger, Jr., District Court Judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties, Chris Freeman, District Court Judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties, Erica Brandon, Veteran Treatment Court Coordinator, Tammi Howell, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Kevin Southard, and Rockingham County Clerk of Court, Abner Bullins for their dedication and support in making this?program a reality.” Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eSk9MSYY

Wow! Rockingham County, you blew us away with your support. We are so grateful for this community. You donated and we: ??? delivered 4 transfer trailer truck loads to our Western NC neighbors? ??? filled a warehouse full to process for future deliveries ??? delivered 3 trailers loads with our maintenance crew to impacted areas Additionally, many of our staff have been deployed to help on the ground. Donations are still coming in and we will collect them through today! Thank you so much, Rockingham County!?

Well over 1,500 seventh and tenth graders in Rockingham County got a chance to explore future careers at the Second annual Envision Youth Expo, held at Rockingham Community College, Oct. 6 – 7. The event was a great collaborative effort between Rockingham County, Rockingham Community College, Rockingham County Schools, and a host of business and industry partners. The interactive event featured virtual reality computers, a mock hospital and numerous representatives from all sectors. Students were able to try their hand at manufacturing, medicine, law enforcement, fire rescue and numerous other professions. Thirty-five people, including county employees, volunteered each day to facilitate the Envision Youth Expo and contributed to its success.

Rockingham County Update on helping our Western North Carolina Family. https://lnkd.in/e4rE4Sm3

Hey Rockingham County! We need your help! We are collecting non-perishable food, water, blankets, baby supplies and other essentials for the family of counties that were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene! Please drop off any donations at the follow locations: Rockingham County Maintenance Warehouse (338 Cherokee Camp Road, Wentworth) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 1-10. Eden, Madison/Mayodan, and Reidsville Libraries, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stoneville Library - Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m ?Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Stoneville and Wentworth town and city halls during normal business hours.? Please only bring the following items: ? Non-Perishable food ? Bottled water, (sealed) ? Blankets ? Flashlights and batteries ? Feminine hygiene products ? Hand sanitizer ? Sports Drinks ? Unopened toiletry items ? Baby supplies, (Non-Perishable), included powdered baby formula ? Insect spray ? Manual can openers ? Work gloves ? New clothing ? Trash bags Additionally, anyone wishing to donate pet items should drop them off at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter, located at 250 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville. The following pet items are needed most: ? Dog and cat food, dried or canned. Must be sealed and unopened. ? Bottled water ? Cat litter and crates of all sizes ? Towels or blankets. ? Cleaning supplies, including paper towels.? Rockingham County has also deployed a Swift Water Team, a Telecommunications Response Task Force, a Light Tower and Generator. Rodney Cates, Emergency Services Director for Rockingham County, has also been deployed to McDowell County to serve as a supply manager. ?? @cnn

We are thrilled to announce that Keith Duncan has been honored with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award! This distinguished recognition is one of North Carolina's highest honors, granted by the Governor to individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through exemplary service and remarkable accomplishments. As a recipient, Keith is now an honorary "Ambassador" of North Carolina, joining a unique network of individuals committed to civic leadership and community service. Please join us in congratulating Keith on this well-deserved recognition and for his unwavering dedication to the betterment of Rockingham County and beyond. For more information about the award, please visit?https://lnkd.in/eENMDptk #RockinghamCounty #LongLeafPineAward #CommunityService #CivicLeadership

Help Shape the Future of Behavioral Health in Rockingham County! Do you want to be part of something impactful? Join us as we work together to create a Countywide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan! We're collaborating with community members just like YOU to improve mental health and well-being across Rockingham County. ?Meeting Schedule: Monthly from August to February ?Areas of Focus: - Advocacy and Awareness? - Prevention and Harm Reduction? - Continuum of Care for Youth and Adults? - Addressing Social Determinants of Health Everyone is welcome, and your contribution is invaluable! Reach out today to get involved. Explore our full assessment:?https://lnkd.in/gJvPCJEC?for more info or visit:?rockinghamcountync.gov #RockinghamStrong #CommunityEngagement #WellBeing

Exciting news for Rockingham County! We are so thrilled to share that the NCDIT (N.C. Dept. of Information Technology) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced a $5.11 million investment Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program in Rockingham County to connect an?additional 898 households to high-speed internet. “We are excited so many counties and internet service providers have partnered with us on the CAB program,” said NCDIT Deputy Secretary for Broadband and Digital Equity Nate Denny. “These awarded projects will help us make significant progress on closing the state’s digital divide.” In Rockingham County, we continue to close the gap for homes without access to Broadband?Internet.?The Connect Rockingham project announced?early 2022 has exceeded expectations. In the last two years, we have reached almost?4,000 homes and businesses that now have access to high-speed internet.?