Watch This | ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Longtime North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger Sr. and his son, Rockingham County Commission Chairman Kevin Berger, are at the center of growing political tension ahead of next year’s Republican primary. Phil Berger Sr., a lawyer and veteran lawmaker, has represented Rockingham County and parts of north-central North Carolina in the state Senate since 2001. He has served as Senate president pro tempore — the chamber’s highest-ranking position — since 201

Over the summer, youth at Rockingham Youth Development Center had the opportunity to expand their horizons during a Career Day facilitated by Student Transition Coordinator Jennifer Cox and the facility’s education team. A total of 16 volunteers from nine organizations shared information with students about their career fields. Participating organizations included Pine Hall Brick, Tinsley Barber School, The History Channel’s ToyMakerz, Style House Salon, Project Reentry, Machine Specialties, Roc