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2022: 26 coaches at institutions in New Hanover County earned on average $59,421

By SE North Carolina News | May 3, 2024

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in New Hanover County during 2022 was $84,372 at University of North Carolina Wilmington, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Budd Joins Letter Demanding Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees

By SE North Carolina News | May 3, 2024

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...

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Wilmington City Council Meeting Agenda for May 6 Includes Proclamations and Budget Recommendations

By SE North Carolina News | May 3, 2024

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...

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4 coaches at institution in Brunswick County earned $7,810 on average in 2022

By SE North Carolina News | May 2, 2024

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.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Pender County in week ending Apr. 27

By SE North Carolina News | May 2, 2024

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.

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Video: Budd Praises UNC’s Response to Pro-Hamas Mob

By SE North Carolina News | May 2, 2024

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...

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Rouzer Supports Legislation to Deport Aliens Involved in Criminal Activity During Pro-Terrorism and Antisemitic Rallies

By SE North Carolina News | May 2, 2024

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...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Hanover County in week ending Apr. 27?

By SE North Carolina News | May 1, 2024

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.

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Budd Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overturn Biden EV Mandates

By SE North Carolina News | May 1, 2024

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...

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Budd Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Set Limits on Social Media for Children

By SE North Carolina News | May 1, 2024

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...