North Carolina State Senator for District 12. Christian. Husband. Proud Father & Grandfather. @UTKnoxville Alum.
Angier, NC
Joined September 2017
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🚨#NEW: The #NCSenate unanimously passed SB-562 the “Second Chance Act.” This criminal justice reform bill improves our state’s expunction laws and provides a second chance for folks convicted of nonviolent crimes in NC.
LINK: ncleg.gov/BillLookup/2019/S5…
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - John 15:13
#MemorialDay #MemorialDay2020 #WeRemember #AmericatheBeautiful
Shoutout to the dedicated staff at Lee County Senior Services who are working hard to provide at-home-meals to our community’s most high-risk citizens. ❤️ Keep going team, we are so proud of you!
#InThisTogether #AmeriCAN #WeAreCommunity
Senior Services has provided an additional three week supply of at-home meals for 101 program participants of the Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Meal Service Programs that have been suspended since Friday, March 27th due to COVID-19 - leecountync.gov/Blog/Post/49…
Social distance is not emotional distance. Make sure you are taking care of your physical & emotional health in the wake of #COVID19.
The National Disaster Distress Helpline offers crisis counseling & emotional support 24/7 at 1-800-985-5990.
samhsa.gov/find-help/disaste…
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Scammers are taking advantage of our current situation with COVID-19 and attempting new ways to defraud others. Please be vigilant, keep an eye out on these scams and beware of the red flags. #COVID19NC
BREAKING: Paycheck Protection Program Applications for small businesses & nonprofits are officially OPEN! To apply, visit @SBAgov online at sba.gov.
See below for FAQs 👇🏻
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#WeAreCommunity #ShopLocal #InThisTogether
#iykyk: Governor Cooper signed Executive Order No. 124. Click below to read the order in its entirety.
governor.nc.gov/documents/ex…
I don’t ever see us doing open heart transplant or open heart surgery in Harnett County, but I do think most people want to stay as close to home as they can for their healthcare.
(Listen at 04:33) via @SpecNewsRDU
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🚨Attention child care centers.🚨
If you wish to remain open after March 31, you need to fill out a COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Provider Application. New guidelines take effect April 1.
More info here: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats….
Forms are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
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NC Public Health and Emergency Management officials will provide #COVID19NC updates at 2 p.m.
Watch the briefing live in English and Spanish at ncdps.gov/storm-update.
Kindness is an act of courage! Every day we witness the best of our community and Harnett County Schools has made a difference by donating surgical masks to Harnett Emergency Management in the wake of #COVIDー19. Let’s continue to cultivate kindness! ❤️
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Today, we honor & remember our Vietnam War Veterans as we reflect upon their sacrifice & service to protect our freedoms. As one nation, we are forever grateful to each of you!
#WelcomeHome #VietnamWarVeteransDay #HonorTheFallen
PSA: Help is available for those with children under the age of 18 who rely on reduced & free school meals.
Text FOODNC to 877-877 or COMIDA to 877-877.
For more information visit the link below: 👇🏻
ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releas…
#TogetherApart #COVID19NC
Hardship has a way of bringing out the best in our community. Teachers at Triton High School recently packed food bags for students who lack access to food as a result of COVID-19. They truly care for our community & embody the spirit of Harnett County!
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TOMORROW MORNING: I’ll be on “In Focus with @LorettaBoniti” to talk about rural hospital preparedness in the wake of COVID-19. TUNE IN to Spectrum News starting at 5:00amET!
#InFocusNC #NCGA #COVID19 #TogetherWeCan
YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 📢
The N.C. House Select Committee on COVID-19 is seeking remote public comment. Join the conversation by sending your concerns and suggestions through the below link.
ncleg.gov/RequestForComments…
#TogetherApart #NCHouse
COMING UP: N.C. House Select Committee on COVID-19’s Economic Working Group will meet remotely to discuss concerns facing businesses & the workforce during this crisis.
Listen in today at 11:00amET online through the GA’s audio system: ncleg.gov/Audio/1228.
#TogetherApart
Happy National Agriculture Awareness Day! Agriculture is one of North Carolina’s most important industries! And here’s GREAT NEWS from our @NCAgriculture:
#NCAg #AgAwarenessDay #EatLocal #GotToBeNC #ThankAFarmer #KnowYourFarmer
Many farms across our state are offering on-farm pickups, home delivery or online orders to ensure you get fresh produce while social distancing in the wake of COVID-19. Check out the interactive map at the link below to see what's near you! #NCAgriculture bit.ly/2WoU60h
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Let's all do our part to #StopTheSpread of RUMORS and #COVID19. Stay away from others. Wash those hands. And only share info from reliable sources. #ShareFactsNotGerms
