Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter along with 34 other senators, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), calling on President Biden to halt the reported plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. The senators emphasized the importance of prioritizing the rescue of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza before considering the acceptance of Gazan refugees.In the letter, the senators expressed their concerns about the national security implications of accepting Gazan refugees, stating, “Your administration’s reported plan to accept Gazan refugees poses a...
The Wilmington City Council has announced that they will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. inside Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 102 North Third Street.Among the items to be discussed during the meeting are several proclamations, presentations, and funding allocations. Notable agenda items include the proclamation naming May as Bicycle Awareness Month, Garden for Wildlife Month, and Safe Boating Week in Wilmington. Additionally, there will be a presentation by the Wilmington Tree Commission's Heritage Tree Awards and the...
The average coaching salary at Brunswick Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Brunswick County, was $7,810, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) commended the University of North Carolina's swift action in response to a pro-Hamas mob incident that occurred on campus this week. The Senator's remarks came after a video statement was released where he highlighted the positive steps taken by the university.In the video, Senator Budd praised the actions of Chancellor Lee Roberts and the campus community, stating, “Right here in North Carolina, we saw a true act of leadership. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a pro-Hamas mob briefly took down the...
Congressman David Rouzer and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne have introduced legislation aimed at deporting aliens who engage in criminal activity during pro-terrorism or antisemitic demonstrations, particularly those impacting university campuses nationwide.Rouzer emphasized the importance of restoring law and order, stating, "America must not tolerate the criminal behavior by radical protestors occupying campuses across the country, including those the United States has allowed into our country on student visas."Van Duyne echoed Rouzer's sentiments, expressing the need...
The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) joined forces with other lawmakers to introduce a bipartisan Congressional Review Act legislation aimed at blocking the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandates. The proposed legislation comes in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's recent finalization of new emissions regulations requiring a significant increase in the percentage of electric vehicles sold in the U.S.Senator Budd expressed his opposition to the EV mandates, stating, “President Biden’s new EV mandate continues this administration’s war...
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined forces with several other senators to introduce the Kids Off Social Media Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at setting limits on social media use for children. The bill proposes a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prohibits social media companies from providing algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17.In a statement, Senator Budd expressed his concerns about the mental health crisis among young people, stating, “Parents in North Carolina and across the country are rightly...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) responded to the recent video released by Hamas terrorists showing North Carolina native Keith Siegel, who has been held hostage along with his wife in Israel since October 7, 2023.In his statement, Senator Budd expressed, “We are encouraged to see that Keith Siegel is alive, and we once again demand that Hamas release Keith and all of the hostages immediately and unconditionally. The release of this video for purposes of propaganda and psychological torture is further example of the true, evil nature of Hamas. We remain...
The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.