North Carolina's First Lady Celebrates Family Day and the Governor makes an Appointment | Eastern North Carolina Now

   Press Release:

First Lady Ann McCrory Promotes Family Day in North Carolina

    Wilson, NC     North Carolina First Lady Ann McCrory celebrated Family Day with more than 70 students and parents for lunch at Elm City Elementary in Wilson today.

    Family Day is a national initiative created in 2001 by CASA Columbia to promote parental involvement as a key way to prevent substance abuse in children and teens. Family Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Monday in September and reminds parents about the benefits of frequent family dinners.

    “I am honored to join 28 other First Spouses from across the country by serving as an Honorary Chair of Family Day,” said Mrs. McCrory. “I encourage families across North Carolina to make a commitment to spend more time together. Every day activities, such as eating dinner, hosting a game night or tucking your children into bed can make a huge impact and help prevent substance abuse.”

    Lunch was provided by Chick-fil-A and took place from noon-1:00 p.m. in Mrs. Vanessa Johnson’s 5th grade classroom.

https://beaufortcountynow.com/editorimages/br.png     For more information about Family Day and substance abuse prevention, visit www.CASAFamilyDay.org or www.NCParentResourceCenter.org

Governor McCrory Announces Appointment

    Raleigh, NC     The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the final appointment to the newly formed North Carolina Military Affairs Commission today.

    •  Francis P. Bottorff (Craven County) - Bottorff is a retired colonel in the United States Marine Corps and is the former commander of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. He is a member of Allies for Cherry Point, which is an organization focusing on advocacy for the base.


    Contact: Crystal Feldman
      govpress@nc.gov