NC House committee votes to ban foreign land ownership
A bill that would prohibit the ownership of NC land by US adervaries and put in place a 50 mile protectionradius around military bases has been voted through to the House Rules Committee.
Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order earlier this week that is aimed at strengthening North Carolina’s military communities by coordinating efforts in improving communication and disseminating information to the military and their families.
North Carolina’s more than 600,000 veterans and their families will now have expanded access to services, including healthcare providers, housing assistance, schools, and other support services.
The GE Aerospace Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America Program program at Fayetteville Technical Community College near Fort Bragg.
The Memorial Day weekend—a time to honor the brave service members who have sacrificed their lives for our nation's freedom—North Carolinians planning to travel or host gatherings can expect some financial relief at the gas pump, though grocery bills may see modest increases.
With the General Assembly on Easter recess this week, lawmakers will return next week to resume legislative action.
On Monday, Governor-elect Josh Stein announced seven choices for his Cabinet secretaries when he takes office next month.
Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day when US Armed Forces and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II to liberate Europe from Adolph Hitler and the Nazis.
The absence of major events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in North Carolina's capital makes it clear we've lost sight of the importance of this key victory over totalitarianism.
Two similar bills that would give a full property tax waiver for permanently disabled veterans were filed in both the North Carolina House and Senate this week.