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Here’s today’s update: On Tuesday afternoon Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina public schools will open for in-person instruction this fall under an updated “Plan B” that requires face coverings for all K-12 students, reduced classroom capacities and additional social distancing measures.  The Strong Schools NC Public… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: First, for those of you in the coastal portion of this Congressional district, the National Weather Service has issued a rip current statement for coastal Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick Counties through this evening.  Swimmers are encouraged to use extra caution, to swim near a lifeguard, and if caught in a rip current,… Read more »

North Carolina officials reported today that 1,034 individuals are hospitalized due to COVID-19 statewide, the highest total to date and the first day that hospitalizations exceeded 1,000.  2,039 new COVID-19 cases were identified yesterday, the second-highest daily total since the outbreak began in March.  Visit North Carolina’s COVID-19… Read more »

First, an update from the National Weather Service in Wilmington about a potential tropical development that will bring our region heavy rainfall over the next few days.  From the NWS: "Low pressure across northeast SC is expected to move near or just off the NC coast through Thursday.  There is a 70% chance the low may develop into a subtropical or tropical system… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration has released detailed, updated data about the success of the Paycheck Protection Program.  The release includes loan-level data for each of the 4.9 million PPP loans that have been made, and includes names and addresses for companies receiving loans of more than $150,000.  … Read more »

I hope you and your loved ones had a safe, happy Fourth of July this past weekend.  Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: As we begin a new week, here’s a snapshot of the COVID-19 outbreak in the counties that make up the 7th District: Bladen County: 399 cases, 3 deaths Brunswick County: 662 cases, 6 deaths Columbus County: 565 cases, 39 deaths… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Some very encouraging economic news out this morning:  the American economy added 4.8 million jobs last month. June’s 4.8 million jobs created is easily the largest monthly job gain in U.S. history. The unemployment rate fell from 13.3 percent to 11.1 percent.  Employment increased significantly in some of the parts… Read more »

Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: This past Tuesday, June 30th, was the final day for businesses to submit an application for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program authorized by the CARES Act.  However, last night the Senate unanimously passed an extension of the application deadline until August 8th.  This extension still requires approval by the… Read more »

While the COVID-19 outbreak is ongoing, I want to keep you informed about what has been going on in the House of Representatives this week.  Speaker Pelosi has unilaterally extended the period in which House Democrats will utilize “proxy voting”, an unconstitutional policy implemented by the Speaker that enables Democrat Leadership to vote on behalf of individual… Read more »

Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: As we begin a new week, here’s a snapshot of the COVID-19 outbreak in the counties that make up the 7th District: Bladen County: 357 cases, 3 deaths Brunswick County: 479 cases, 4 deaths Columbus County: 513 cases, 37 deaths Duplin County: 1,428 cases, 27 death Johnston County: 1,393 cases, 29… Read more »