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Governor Pat McCrory visited Fayetteville State University today to talk about Connect NC projects proposed for the school and the region.
Governor Pat McCrory visited Fayetteville State University today to talk about Connect NC projects proposed for the school and the region.
 
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
The Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center offers a variety of special programs and activities to help cancer patients, survivors as well as their primary caregivers deal with the emotional and physical challenges associated with having cancer.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald, where they discussed working together to create a long-term strategic vision for the VA and help shepherd legislation that will make it easier to reform the VA.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald, where they discussed working together to create a long-term strategic vision for the VA and help shepherd legislation that will make it easier to reform the VA.
 
The office of Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released on Monday, June 08, 2015, a letter that he along with twenty two other State Senators signed pleading for assistance from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation with stabilizing Oregon Inlet.
The office of Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released on Monday, June 08, 2015, a letter that he along with twenty two other State Senators signed pleading for assistance from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation with stabilizing Oregon Inlet.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal has gained the support of two key Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).
 
Texas Governor Rick Perry, 3 1/2 term governor of the nation's most business friendly state, will run for president of these states united.
Texas Governor Rick Perry, 3 1/2 term governor of the nation's most business friendly state, will run for president of these states united.
 
Senator Tillis repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain why the H-2B visa cap was reached so soon in comparison to previous years, and called on DHS to conduct an audit to determine whether the correct number of H-2B visas was issued.
Senator Tillis repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain why the H-2B visa cap was reached so soon in comparison to previous years, and called on DHS to conduct an audit to determine whether the correct number of H-2B visas was issued.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees met on June 2 and appointed the following nominees to serve on the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2015: John Jones, Bill Wall, Bill Zachman, Jack Piland, Dick Barber, Trina Cobb, Laura Scoble and Zina Burbage.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees met on June 2 and appointed the following nominees to serve on the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2015: John Jones, Bill Wall, Bill Zachman, Jack Piland, Dick Barber, Trina Cobb, Laura Scoble and Zina Burbage.
 
To recognize, educate and celebrate this important North Carolina native, the historic Inner Banks town of Plymouth is hosting the first annual North Carolina Black Bear Festival on Saturday, June 6th.
To recognize, educate and celebrate this important North Carolina native, the historic Inner Banks town of Plymouth is hosting the first annual North Carolina Black Bear Festival on Saturday, June 6th.
 
Today, the Senate passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that will not only save, but increase the C-130 presence at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield.
Today, the Senate passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that will not only save, but increase the C-130 presence at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield.
 
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed M. Tawfik, to discuss cooperation between the two nations in efforts to defeat ISIS and curtail Iran’s geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed M. Tawfik, to discuss cooperation between the two nations in efforts to defeat ISIS and curtail Iran’s geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
 
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1335 – the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1335 – the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Conference Room of Building 1 on the BCCC campus.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Conference Room of Building 1 on the BCCC campus.
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the June 8, 2015 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the June 8, 2015 City Council meeting.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the USA Freedom Act
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the USA Freedom Act
 
In a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan and several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders, Congressman Jones pointed out that after the presidents' budget requests included an average of $663,000 a year for New River Inlet.
In a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan and several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders, Congressman Jones pointed out that after the presidents' budget requests included an average of $663,000 a year for New River Inlet.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently toured Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point military bases in North Carolina where he met with service members, their spouses, veterans and several wounded warriors.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently toured Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point military bases in North Carolina where he met with service members, their spouses, veterans and several wounded warriors.
 
The Registrar's Office at Beaufort County Community College has released the honor roll for the 2015 Spring Semester. Full-time students maintaining a grade point average, or GPA, of 4.0 or better were placed on the All "A"s list.
The Registrar's Office at Beaufort County Community College has released the honor roll for the 2015 Spring Semester. Full-time students maintaining a grade point average, or GPA, of 4.0 or better were placed on the All "A"s list.
 
The State Board of Elections on Wednesday will host the first of nine public hearings on proposed rules for the implementation of voter ID requirements that takes effect in 2016.
The State Board of Elections on Wednesday will host the first of nine public hearings on proposed rules for the implementation of voter ID requirements that takes effect in 2016.
 
There are three types of tours to choose from. The first two are on Federal land, (Pungo Unit of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge) and State land, (Tidewater Research Station).
There are three types of tours to choose from. The first two are on Federal land, (Pungo Unit of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge) and State land, (Tidewater Research Station).
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced that its customers covered under the President’s Affordable Care Act will face an average 25.7 percent premium rate increase next year.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced that its customers covered under the President’s Affordable Care Act will face an average 25.7 percent premium rate increase next year.
 
The Golden LEAF Foundation, which assists tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and rural communities across North Carolina, will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Golden LEAF Retreat Center in Rocky Mount.
The Golden LEAF Foundation, which assists tobacco-dependent, economically distressed and rural communities across North Carolina, will hold a meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Golden LEAF Retreat Center in Rocky Mount.
 
Recently, I was sent a PDF of a Washington Daily News editorial, by William Buonanno of Chocowinity, detailing the certain ulterior motive by Commissioner Hood Richardson in regards to his campaign to keep the county jail in Beaufort County's county seat.
Recently, I was sent a PDF of a Washington Daily News editorial, by William Buonanno of Chocowinity, detailing the certain ulterior motive by Commissioner Hood Richardson in regards to his campaign to keep the county jail in Beaufort County's county seat.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
 
Governor Pat McCrory attended the ribbon cutting of a new Dex Heavy Duty Parts Facility in Advance, North Carolina today.
Governor Pat McCrory attended the ribbon cutting of a new Dex Heavy Duty Parts Facility in Advance, North Carolina today.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with members of the North Carolina seafood industry to address their concerns around the current H-2B Visa crisis.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with members of the North Carolina seafood industry to address their concerns around the current H-2B Visa crisis.
 
The spring Celebration Broadcast for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on May 29 and 31 marks an exciting milestone.
The spring Celebration Broadcast for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on May 29 and 31 marks an exciting milestone.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) visited the UNC Genetic Medicine Building to discuss the recently announced public-private partnership between UNC and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to create an HIV Cure Center and a jointly owned company, Qura Therapeutics, dedicated to discovering a cure for HIV/AIDS.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) visited the UNC Genetic Medicine Building to discuss the recently announced public-private partnership between UNC and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to create an HIV Cure Center and a jointly owned company, Qura Therapeutics, dedicated to discovering a cure for HIV/AIDS.
 
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-3) sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner urging him to take action on President Obama's Authorization for the Use of Military Force request released on February 11, 2015 to authorize military operations
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-3) sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner urging him to take action on President Obama's Authorization for the Use of Military Force request released on February 11, 2015 to authorize military operations
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) stressed the need to provide resources for veterans and military families during a keynote address at the annual Charlotte Heroes Lunch in Charlotte.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) stressed the need to provide resources for veterans and military families during a keynote address at the annual Charlotte Heroes Lunch in Charlotte.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 445, also known as Burt's Law, into law today.
Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 445, also known as Burt's Law, into law today.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), visited Gaston County, North Carolina, where he spoke to military servicemembers, veterans and their families during a Memorial Day service.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), visited Gaston County, North Carolina, where he spoke to military servicemembers, veterans and their families during a Memorial Day service.
 
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