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Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the large-scale procurement of FDA-approved rapid point-of-care COVID-19 diagnostic tests that will be distributed to nursing homes within COVID-19 hotspot areas nationwide.  The procurement will help nursing home staff augment their current COVID-19… Read more »

Here’s an update: As mentioned in last night’s newsletter, North Carolina will remain in Phase 2 of its phased reopening when the governor’s current executive order expires on Friday, July 17th.  The Phase 2 order will be extended, for three weeks, until Aug. 7. The Governor also announced that North Carolina public schools will be re-opening in… Read more »

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 »