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Here’s today’s update: An important reminder: This past Monday, June 1, marked the start of the 2020 hurricane season.  The time to make sure your family or business is ready is now – not when a storm is barreling down on our region.  For readiness tips and resources, visit ReadyNC.gov or Ready.gov/hurricanes. New Hanover County has… Read more »

Here’s today’s COVID-19 update: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has published nursing home data showing at least 26,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 in nursing homes.  With about 80% of nursing homes reporting, one in four facilities had at least one COVID-19 case and about one in five facilities had one COVID-19 death.  CMS… Read more »

Over the past few days, we have all seen the images from across the nation of riots, destruction and looting, undercutting the rightful message of those who have shown up to protest and make their case in peace.  What happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis last week is a heinous tragedy and murder by any measure.  Justice needs to be served, and I am confident that the… Read more »

Here’s this weekend’s COVID-19 update: As we begin a new week, here’s a snapshot of how the outbreak in North Carolina as a whole and the counties of the 7th District specifically stands: Bladen County: 100 cases, 2 deaths Brunswick County: 83 cases, 2 deaths Columbus County: 327 cases, 26 deaths Duplin County: 794 cases, 12 deaths Johnston County: 440 cases,… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Here is the latest information from the Department of State for individuals with questions about getting passports issued or renewed.  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, passport services are severely limited and the State Department warns you may face delays of up to several months to receive your passport and returned… Read more »

Here is today’s update: Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed a bill with several improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program.  Some of the highlights included in the final product: Stretches the previous 8-week period to 24 weeks The restriction limiting non-payroll expenses eligible for forgiveness is adjusted to 40% up from 25% in the… Read more »

Here’s Wednesday’s update: The House of Representatives will vote this week on a bipartisan bill that makes several needed improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program.  The bill is the result of feedback members of Congress have heard about the program from restaurant owners in particular struggling to stay afloat and put their PPP loans to use within the… Read more »

Here’s the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak and the federal and local response here in North Carolina: North Carolina has moved into Phase 2 of its re-opening plan, effective 5 p.m. last Friday.  Phase 2 is expected to run through at least June 26th, unless changed or cancelled.  Below is a helpful chart that explains what Phase 2 means for different types… Read more »

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper clarified the provisions of Phase 2 of the state’s re-opening plan, which went into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.  Under the revised order, breweries, wineries and distilleries will be permitted to re-open, provided they comply with reduced capacity and social distancing requirements. An updated Frequently Asked Questions document on… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: The CDC has updated its “How Coronavirus Spreads” page to reflect the latest science indicating that the virus spreads primarily from person-to-person contact and not via the touching of contaminated objects or surfaces. There are currently over 1.57 million COVID-19 cases and over 94,700 deaths in the United… Read more »