AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Comfort North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/comfort-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/comfort-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:12:59 -0500 It’s been a very exciting week for us here on the campaign trail! Check out what Cheri has been up to below. Cheri Beasley Travels the State https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-september-24-2022-31460750-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-september-24-2022-31460750-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A 66% majority of North Carolinians said the country is off on the wrong track. HIGH POINT, N.C.– In a new High Point University Poll, North https://www.americantowns.com/news/hpu-poll-presidential-approval-at-34-governor-approval-at-44-in-north-carolina-31461522-high-point-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hpu-poll-presidential-approval-at-34-governor-approval-at-44-in-north-carolina-31461522-high-point-nc.html Schools and Libraries Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Instead of our planned Day of Action on Oct. 1st in Charlotte, we’ll be pivoting to hold a Phone Bank From Home event due to weather https://www.americantowns.com/news/phone-bank-from-home-on-october-1-2022-31463800-charlotte-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/phone-bank-from-home-on-october-1-2022-31463800-charlotte-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s been an exciting week for us here on the campaign trail! Check out what Cheri has been up to below. Cheri and Doug Jones Met With Voters https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-october-1-2022-31464795-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-october-1-2022-31464795-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 26 – 30, 2022 as North Carolina Clean Energy Week to highlight the work the state is doing to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-proclaims-september-26-30-as-north-carolina-clean-energy-week-31462848-morganton-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-proclaims-september-26-30-as-north-carolina-clean-energy-week-31462848-morganton-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored the University of North Carolina Women’s Lacrosse Team on winning the 2022 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-honors-unc-womens-lacrosse-team-the-2022-ncaa-national-champions-31462850-kinston-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-honors-unc-womens-lacrosse-team-the-2022-ncaa-national-champions-31462850-kinston-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the $13.2 million water infrastructure grant that Sampson County is receiving to provide water system https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-highlights-132-million-investment-to-create-water-distribution-system-in-ivanhoe-31462855-huntersville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-highlights-132-million-investment-to-create-water-distribution-system-in-ivanhoe-31462855-huntersville-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Roy Cooper today announced the launch of the state’s first digital equity grant program, which will help North Carolinians afford https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-office-of-digital-equity-and-literacy-launches-24m-digital-equity-grant-program-31462859-pinehurst-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-office-of-digital-equity-and-literacy-launches-24m-digital-equity-grant-program-31462859-pinehurst-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through the state, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency today to activate the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-issues-state-of-emergency-in-advance-of-severe-weather-31462860-brevard-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-issues-state-of-emergency-in-advance-of-severe-weather-31462860-brevard-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Murphy Announces New Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) announced that https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-announces-new-chief-of-staff-deputy-chief-of-staff-31467083-hallsboro-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-announces-new-chief-of-staff-deputy-chief-of-staff-31467083-hallsboro-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Murphy: Biden Has Abused His Authority -It's Time To End The Public Health Emergency Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-biden-has-abused-his-authority-its-time-to-end-the-public-health-emergency-31467085-jackson-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-biden-has-abused-his-authority-its-time-to-end-the-public-health-emergency-31467085-jackson-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Murphy, Miller-Meeks, O'Halleran Introduce Bill to Improve Medical Device Interoperability Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Greg https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-millermeeks-ohalleran-introduce-bill-to-improve-medical-device-interoperability-31467088-kelford-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-millermeeks-ohalleran-introduce-bill-to-improve-medical-device-interoperability-31467088-kelford-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Murphy Announces USDA Rural Development Grant for Duplin County Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-announces-usda-rural-development-grant-for-duplin-county-31467091-jackson-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-announces-usda-rural-development-grant-for-duplin-county-31467091-jackson-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Murphy Votes NO on Democrats Continuing Resolution, Champions GOP Commitment to America Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-votes-no-on-democrats-continuing-resolution-champions-gop-commitment-to-america-31467094-parkton-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-votes-no-on-democrats-continuing-resolution-champions-gop-commitment-to-america-31467094-parkton-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rouzer Joins NC Delegation in Urging Approval of Hurricane Ian Emergency Declaration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) https://www.americantowns.com/news/rouzer-joins-nc-delegation-in-urging-approval-of-hurricane-ian-emergency-declaration-31467114-fairfield-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rouzer-joins-nc-delegation-in-urging-approval-of-hurricane-ian-emergency-declaration-31467114-fairfield-nc.html Government and Politics Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500