WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced Monday that he will not seek re-election when his term expires in 2026, ending a political career that began in a trailer park and culminated with nearly a decade in the U.S. Senate. In a lengthy statement, Tillis said the decision came down to a…… read more »
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Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Surprise Retirement, Reshaping 2026 Senate Race
State Legislative Leaders to Address Community at August Breakfast Forum
WANYE COUNTY, N.C. —- A Legislative Update Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st, offering residents an opportunity to engage directly with state lawmakers on key issues affecting the region. The event will take place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Walnut Creek Country Club. Distinguished Speakers to Address Attendees Three prominent state officials will…… read more »
Rep. Davis to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Rural Hospitals
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…… read more »
North Carolina’s Entrepreneurial Boom Continues: Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Visits Wayne County to Support Local Small Businesses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College hosted North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on campus Friday for a dynamic roundtable discussion with local small business owners, elected officials, and economic development professionals. The event underscored the remarkable surge in entrepreneurship across the state, as well as the ongoing efforts to support small businesses, especially…… read more »
Morrisville Mayor Pro Tem Joins Statewide IT Leadership Board
MORRISVILLE, NC — Governor Josh Stein has appointed Satish S. Garimella, Mayor Pro Tem of Morrisville, to the North Carolina Information Technology Strategy Board, a key advisory group guiding the state’s long-term technology initiatives. The appointment highlights Garimella’s exceptional background in business systems technology and his ongoing commitment to public service and innovation across North…… read more »
Congressman Don Davis Honors Eastern NC’s Future Military Officers at Service Academy Dinner
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted a special Service Academy Dinner on Wednesday, June 18, at his Rocky Mount district office to celebrate a distinguished group of high school graduates from eastern North Carolina who have earned appointments to the United States Military Service Academies. “These young leaders represent the very best…… read more »
Governor Stein Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Three in Push to Strengthen North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein has taken decisive legislative action this week, signing seven bills into law and vetoing three others, with a focus on enhancing public safety, supporting law enforcement, and protecting North Carolina’s environment and economy. Bills Signed into Law Governor Stein signed several bipartisan measures aimed at modernizing systems, improving services,…… read more »
NC Secretary of State Spotlights Rural Business Growth at Goldsboro Roundtable
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall will visit Goldsboro on Tuesday, June 24, for a special Small Business Roundtable aimed at empowering rural entrepreneurs and highlighting strong new business creation data in the region. The event will take place at Wayne Community College in the Walnut Building, Room 104, beginning…… read more »
Rep. Don Davis Introduces Bill to Modernize Seymour Johnson AFB and Strengthen National Defense
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — In a move aimed at reinforcing national defense and securing the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) unveiled new legislation Wednesday to upgrade the base’s aging aircraft and affirm its strategic military role. The Frontline Fighter Force First Act (H.R. 4027), introduced by Davis and co-sponsored by…… read more »
Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
