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News from May 2024

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Budd and Hassan introduce bill providing tax cuts for small business retirement plans

By SE North Carolina News | May 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Retirement Investment in Small Employers (RISE) Act.

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Chairmen Rouzer & Graves call for adherence to SCOTUS Sackett ruling on WOTUS anniversary

By SE North Carolina News | May 24, 2024

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) have issued a joint statement in anticipation of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case on May 25, 2023. The ruling has had notable implications for the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

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Rouzer announces submission period for 2024 Congressional App Challenge

By SE North Carolina News | May 23, 2024

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. All middle and high school students who reside or attend school within the Seventh Congressional District are encouraged to participate.

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1 gas station in cities throughout New Hanover County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By SE North Carolina News | May 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Rouzer announces winner of 7th District art competition

By SE North Carolina News | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) has announced Morgan Ward, a student at South View High School in Hope Mills, as the winner of North Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District Art Competition.

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Davis Center at Maides Park closed due to plumbing issues

By SE North Carolina News | May 22, 2024

The Davis Center at Maides Park has been closed until further notice due to complications with the plumbing systems. Maintenance crews are on-site working to fix the issue. All programming at the center, including afterschool activities, have been canceled.

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Budd defends POLICE Act after opposition from Senate Democrat

By SE North Carolina News | May 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. — In a speech on the Senate floor today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) urged the chamber to pass the POLICE Act. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly state that an illegal immigrant may be deported for assaulting a police officer. Current law does not cover all assaults against law enforcement, allowing some immigrants to remain in the country even after committing such crimes.

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Rouzer urges inclusion of H-2A wage freeze in FY 2025 appropriations

By SE North Carolina News | May 22, 2024

Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) has joined 119 colleagues in a bipartisan effort to urge House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education appropriations leaders to include an H-2A visa guestworker wage freeze in forthcoming government funding legislation.

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1 gas station in cities throughout New Hanover County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 18

By SE North Carolina News | May 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across New Hanover County in week ending May 18

By SE North Carolina News | May 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Budd criticizes planned release of Guantanamo detainees

By SE North Carolina News | May 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) issued a statement in response to reports that the Biden Administration plans to transfer 11 detainees from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba to Oman. This transfer is reportedly set to occur shortly after the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Pender County in week ending May 18?

By SE North Carolina News | May 20, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Pender County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Wilmington city offices to close for Memorial Day holiday

By SE North Carolina News | May 20, 2024

The City of Wilmington has announced that all its offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Despite the closure, recycling and trash services will continue as scheduled for Monday customers.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pender County in week ending May 18?

By SE North Carolina News | May 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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SE North Carolina News area weekly mass times

By SE North Carolina News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the SE North Carolina News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout New Hanover County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 11

By SE North Carolina News | May 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Brunswick County in 2021

By SE North Carolina News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Brunswick County hit 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Pender County in week ending May 11

By SE North Carolina News | May 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Wilmington City Council to discuss FY25 budget and conservation efforts at upcoming meeting

By SE North Carolina News | May 17, 2024

The Wilmington City Council has announced a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place inside the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 102 North Third Street.

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Kimberly Carson appointed as Wilmington's Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

By SE North Carolina News | May 17, 2024

The City of Wilmington has announced the appointment of Kimberly Carson as its new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Carson, hailing from Burlington, Vermont, brings with her a wealth of experience in equity and inclusion strategies, having led such initiatives in Burlington since 2022. Prior to her tenure in Vermont, she held various roles within the Iowa Judicial Branch, including positions in talent management and development, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion.