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NC House Votes to Ban Foreign Enemies from Buying Farmland

NC House Votes to Ban Foreign Enemies from Buying Farmland

A bill to restrict foreign adversaries from purchasing N.C. agricultural land and property surrounding military bases passed the House unanimously on Wednesday. House Bill 463, the N.C. Farmland and Military Protection Act, prohibits hostile foreign governments, like China and Russia, from buying farmland and land situated within a 25-mile radius of a military instillation. “By preventing these…read more »

Turkey Breeder to Build Hatchery with $58 Million Investment in Goldsboro

Turkey Breeder to Build Hatchery with $58 Million Investment in Goldsboro

Select Genetics, a turkey breeder, will create 26 jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $58 million to build a new turkey egg hatchery and establish turkey farms in Goldsboro. “Our farming legacy continues to attract innovative agriculture companies,” said Governor Cooper. “North Carolina’s $95 billion agriculture and agribusiness…read more »

Representative Bell Sworn In

Representative Bell Sworn In

Today, Rep. John Bell was officially sworn in and seated for the 2023-2024 legislative session. This will be his sixth term serving House District 10, which includes Wayne County. He has been the House Majority Leader since 2016. “It is truly an honor to once again take the oath of office and continue serving our…read more »

Bell Re-Elected to House Majority Leader

Bell Re-Elected to House Majority Leader

The NC House Republican Caucus has unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) as their House Majority Leader for the 2023-2024 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. “I am very grateful to have the continued support and trust of my Republican colleagues to serve as their Majority Leader,” said Rep. Bell. “I am excited…read more »

Lawmakers Announce School Safety Funding for Wayne County

Lawmakers Announce School Safety Funding for Wayne County

Representative John Bell announced that Wayne County Public Schools will receive funds for additional school safety resources. Thanks to funding from the N.C. General Assembly, Wayne County Schools has been awarded $984,000 in additional school safety resources for the 2022-2023 school year. The funding, which is part of more than $74.1 million in school safety grants…read more »

Neuse River Named River of the Year

Neuse River Named River of the Year

Celebrating community leadership and progress for clean water and river health, American Rivers named the Neuse River the “River of the Year” for 2022. “The River of the Year honor celebrates outstanding progress toward a cleaner, healthier Neuse River that is vital to every person who lives in this region,” said Tom Kiernan, President of…read more »

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