Local News

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Excited that cutting-edge companies in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing space continue to call Wake County home. Investments like these allow our wonderful towns like Holly Springs to thrive with jobs and economic opportunities. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article250006004.html

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Rental Assistance Program

Wake County has received $33 million in federal funding for its rental assistance program for those who have experienced financial hardship during the pandemic. Helpful information on how tenants in Wake County can apply for rent and utility assistance.

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North Carolina Democratic Party Organizational Meeting

It is always a pleasure to join local precincts in their North Carolina Democratic Party organizational meetings. This morning I was able to speak to Apex Dems and Glenwood Dems. I could not be prouder of all the hard work volunteers did for the Wake County Democratic Party in 2020 and look

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Max Adams

Saddened to hear of the passing of Max Adams, longtime Wake County Democratic Party Treasurer. Max was a Wake County native who devoted his career and volunteer hours to making the community he loved a better place. He walked door to door on my first campaign. I will be forever

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The Players’ Retreat

A spotlight on the iconic Raleigh restaurant, The Players’ Retreat owned by my friend Gus Gussler. Like many businesses, the restaurant has plans to safely reopen this spring after being closed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I can’t wait to have their fries again soon!

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Drive-thru Appointment-Only Vaccination Clinic

Tomorrow PNC Arena will host Wake County’s first drive-thru appointment-only vaccination clinic for health care workers and individuals 65 and older. The site will begin by inviting health care workers and those 65 and older from the vaccine waitlist. If you need assistance with registration or scheduling after you are

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Vaccine Locations

Vaccines will be disbursed at the following locations on today from 8AM – 5:00 PM. Individuals signing up for the vaccines must be 65 years old or older. You must contact the church to be placed on the vaccine list for February 6, 2021.

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Krispy Kreme Challenge

One of Raleigh’s most eccentric athletic events, the Krispy Kreme Challenge, goes virtual this year. Participants worldwide will take on the challenge of jogging 5 miles and eating a dozen glazed donuts in less than an hour. All funds raised benefit UNC Children’s Hospital.

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State of the City, County and Schools 2020 Forum & the HEROES Act

I attended the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City, County and Schools 2020 forum this morning to learn about Raleigh and Wake County’s approach to handling the coronavirus pandemic. The US House has passed a bill providing much-needed assistance to our schools and local governments through the

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