The three most-trusted social institutions in North Carolina are the military, the police, and small business. Make of that what you will. I made the following column.
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Governor Cooper encourages employers to apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Fort Bragg soldiers establishing safe havens for Americans fleeing Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine escalates, soldiers from the world’s largest military base, Fort Bragg near Fayetteville, are being sent to Europe, both as a deterrent to further Russian aggression and to help Americans fleeing the fighting.
Veteran GOP state senators headed for high profile primary
State Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, has moved his permanent residence from Richmond County to his second home in the Pinehurst area of Moore County to run for the newly-drawn state Senate District 21, which will include all of GOP-rich Moore County, and much of Cumberland County that mostly surrounds the city of Fayetteville but includes only 12% of the city itself.
NCDOT named top 10 U.S. Military friendly employer
The N.C. Department of Transportation has been named a 2022 Top 10 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory Inc., an organization that helps transitioning military members find civilian careers.
Winning? Biden lays blame for messy exits: Americans call for more transparency
We’re winning in Afghanistan. That was the mantra, what they told us. Never entirely true.
N.C. House passes unanimous resolution on Afghanistan evacuation
The N.C. House voted unanimously Wednesday, Aug. 25, to pass a resolution urging Congress and the Biden administration to take additional steps to ensure all U.S. troops, American citizens, and Afghan allies are evacuated from Afghanistan before withdrawing a U.S. presence there.
N.C. claims middle ranking in new list of most patriotic states
It would be hard for North Carolina to end up closer to the average in a new ranking of the most patriotic states. WalletHub.com ranks the Tar Heel State No. 25. The new rankings arrive a couple of weeks before Independence Day.
Aerospace company to expand with $5 million investment in Craven County
Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (ASI), a world class provider of engineering, manufacturing and MRO services for military platforms, will create 30 new jobs in Craven County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.6 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in New Bern.
Governor Cooper Declares May Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month to honor the contributions and sacrifices North Carolina’s servicemembers, veterans and their families have made for North Carolina and the nation.
Tillis, Burr, Ross and Hudson introduce bipartisan legislation supported by entire NC delegation to consolidate Fort Bragg into one Federal Judicial District
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) and U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (D-NC) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation supported by the entire North Carolina delegation to reduce the burden on defendants by consolidating Fort Bragg into one federal judicial district whose courthouse is in Fayetteville.
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: HB 137 & HB 138.