Fayetteville, in conjunction with assistance from FEMA has begun. Residents are asked to be patient with storm debris pickup; it may take weeks to be completed. Numerous passes will be made through each neighborhood. Residents should place the following items at the curb in three separate piles; DO NOT MIX THE PILES: – Vegetative Debris: Place logs (no length restriction), plants … Read More

After a disaster, state and federal governments are not the only responders. Voluntary organizations play a vital role in supporting communities affected by disasters. Time and time again, they exceed expectations through operations fueled by the generosity of the American people. Individuals outside of the areas affected by Florence can lend a helping hand by visiting NVOAD.org to donate or … Read More

Hurricane Florence Immediate Action Contact Information: If you require immediate, emergency medical assistance: Dial 911 If you require shelter: Dial 211 or 888-892-1162. You can also text FLORENCE to 898211. A list of shelters is available at https://www.ncdps.gov/shelters If you require food: Dial 211 or 888-892-1162. You can also text FLORENCE to 898211. If you require drinking water: Dial 211 … Read More

    Just as our First Responders take on any Challenge, faithfully Commit, and follow through with unquestionable Engagement – I am calling on the fine citizens of Cumberland County to join me over the next 5 weeks to show our unwavering gratitude. Each week I will showcase different departments with photos and more! I will also issue a Challenge … Read More

The Truth About NC’S Rising Teacher Salaries: Average Teacher Salary in 2018-2019: $53,600 Number of Consecutive Teacher Pay Raises: 5 Average Pay Raise Since 2013: $8,600 Average Percentage Pay Increase Since 2013: 19% Number of Teachers Who Have Received a Pay Raise of at Least $10,000 Under Republican Leadership: 44,647 Increase in Lifetime Earning Potential of a North Carolina Teacher … Read More

Teachers in North Carolina will receive an average $4,412 raise between 2017 and 2019 as the state placed top-2 in the U.S. for fastest rising educator salaries twice over that period, part of a teacher appreciation agenda in the state General Assembly that delivered five consecutive pay raises to educators since 2014. While salaries have increased as much as 48% … Read More

Earlier this month, at Fayetteville Technical Community College, myself, other elected officials and leaders from Fort Bragg, the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Veteran Affairs and civilian health care systems met with Senator Thom Tillis to discuss opioid-treatment in our district. Tillis said the military, VA and civilian healthcare systems can learn from each other while battling opioid misuse. … Read More

North Carolina continues to lead the nation in the number of teachers who have earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), with 616 additional teachers gaining the endorsement in 2017. The NBPTS also ranked the top 50 public and private universities and colleges with the highest number of alumni with the national credential. Appalachian State University … Read More

This week has brought a myraid of good news for Southeastern North Carolina and the state as a whole. Recent figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows North Carolina is 7th in the nation for numbers of jobs created over the past year. Since March 2017, North Carolina has added 73,300 new jobs. These figures are a direct … Read More

The North Carolina Chamber has rated me as a “Jobs Champion” for my votes last year on legislation the Chamber favors. The Chamber advocates on behalf of business and industry in North Carolina. It listed me as a “Jobs Champions” for my votes for bills that the Chamber considered to be pro-job growth and against bills that the Chamber opposed. … Read More