AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Trenton 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/trenton-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/trenton-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:12:31 -0500 Ahead of Ted Budd’s rally with former President Trump in Wilmington, the North Carolina Democratic Party is unveiling a new billboard https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-nc-democrats-greet-trump-rally-with-a-giant-reminder-of-budds-views-about-jan-6-31458873-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-nc-democrats-greet-trump-rally-with-a-giant-reminder-of-budds-views-about-jan-6-31458873-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ahead of Ted Budd’s rally with former President Trump in Wilmington, the North Carolina Democratic Party is unveiling a new billboard https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-carolina-democratic-party-unveils-new-billboard-highlighting-ted-budds-attacks-on-democracy-31458877-charlotte-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-carolina-democratic-party-unveils-new-billboard-highlighting-ted-budds-attacks-on-democracy-31458877-charlotte-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Over the last several weeks, editorial boards and columnists have highlighted how Congressman Budd’s campaign continues to be out of step with https://www.americantowns.com/news/what-editorials-are-saying-budd-is-a-threat-to-democracy-off-the-rails-doesnt-deserve-support-and-continues-to-slide-to-the-right-31458880-greensboro-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/what-editorials-are-saying-budd-is-a-threat-to-democracy-off-the-rails-doesnt-deserve-support-and-continues-to-slide-to-the-right-31458880-greensboro-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-announces-25-million-reconnect-grant-for-robeson-and-scotland-counties-31461718-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-announces-25-million-reconnect-grant-for-robeson-and-scotland-counties-31461718-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Governor Roy Cooper attended The Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. This is the first time the tournament has https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-attends-presidents-cup-at-quail-hollow-club-highlights-north-carolinas-golf-industry-31462837-gastonia-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-attends-presidents-cup-at-quail-hollow-club-highlights-north-carolinas-golf-industry-31462837-gastonia-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Todd Ishee to lead the newly created Department of Adult Correction. The Department was formed as a stand alone https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-appoints-department-of-adult-correction-secretary-31462841-lumberton-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-appoints-department-of-adult-correction-secretary-31462841-lumberton-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation announced today that 101 North Carolina small businesses have received 117 grants to https://www.americantowns.com/news/101-north-carolina-small-businesses-win-grants-to-build-nextgeneration-technologies-31462839-waynesville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/101-north-carolina-small-businesses-win-grants-to-build-nextgeneration-technologies-31462839-waynesville-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The North Carolina Land and Water Fund awarded grants this week totaling $70.3 million, providing funds for 117 projects that will protect North https://www.americantowns.com/news/nc-land-and-water-fund-awards-703-million-to-protect-natural-areas-waterways-historic-sites-and-military-buffers-31462844-statesville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nc-land-and-water-fund-awards-703-million-to-protect-natural-areas-waterways-historic-sites-and-military-buffers-31462844-statesville-nc.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500