The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rockingham County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.
The legislation that defines high school hunting and archery safety is now in the hands of President Biden. The bill, which aims to hold funding for high school programs focused on safety in archery and hunting, has garnered support from Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and other lawmakers.
Reports have declared that President Biden's administration plans to build around 20+ miles of wall on the southern border, particularly in an area where illegal immigration is at a higher number than others. This decision comes as the administration is facing criticism for its handling of the border crisis.
On Saturday Oct. 7th, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a ceremony to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in North Carolina. The event was held to honor the history and culture of the Hispanic and Latin communities in the state.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel, using air, land, and sea forces. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country is now at war. The attack has left many allies of Israel mourning and expressing their concerns.
The North Carolina governor, Roy Cooper, has vetoed efforts by state legislators to promote reliable energy in the state. Cooper's decision has drawn criticism from those who believe that nuclear energy and sustainable air and water are crucial for North Carolina's future.
North Carolina's LiNC-IT program has reached a significant milestone this year by helping 100 individuals with autism find meaningful employment. The LiNC-IT program, which has been operating since 2018, aims to tap into the potential of neurodiverse individuals and match them with careers where they can contribute and succeed.
Speaker of the House Republican Kevin McCarthy has been removed from his position after accusations of making a deal to avert a government shutdown. McCarthy's ousting has caused a stir within the Republican party, with some members expressing their support for his removal. Congressman Greg Murphy tweeted, "McCarthy showed true leadership this evening by withdrawing his name. It was probably the best thing for the conference. Hopefully, there will be some healing in the next week. I think we will come out stronger than ever. The real enemy is the Leftist Destruction of our...
Duchess and former TV host are rumored to be in the run to temporarily fulfill former Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. In a response to an article by Fox News talking about Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey, Murphy tweeted, "Like California needs MORE crazy representation?"
Greg Murphy, North Carolina Representative, voted no on the state's most recent stop-gap bill, which has been passed by the House and is now under consideration in the Senate to prevent a government shutdown.