AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Garner 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/garner-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/garner-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:22:42 -0600 Murphy on CMS Proposed Rule on Prior Authorization:"Step in Right Direction" Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-on-cms-proposed-rule-on-prior-authorizationstep-in-right-direction-31504157-garner-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-on-cms-proposed-rule-on-prior-authorizationstep-in-right-direction-31504157-garner-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Edwards Introduces the Transparency Over Toys Spying (TOTS) Act Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) just introduced the Transparency Over Toys Spying https://www.americantowns.com/news/edwards-introduces-the-transparency-over-toys-spying-tots-act-31525255-garner-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/edwards-introduces-the-transparency-over-toys-spying-tots-act-31525255-garner-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Budd Sponsors Bill to Stop Biden's IRS Expansion Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has sponsored the Blocking the Adverse and https://www.americantowns.com/news/budd-sponsors-bill-to-stop-bidens-irs-expansion-31526033-garner-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/budd-sponsors-bill-to-stop-bidens-irs-expansion-31526033-garner-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Chaired by https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nickel-joins-the-gun-violence-prevention-task-force-31533384-garner-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-nickel-joins-the-gun-violence-prevention-task-force-31533384-garner-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Lumbee Fairness Act, legislation to grant long-overdue https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-budd-introduce-legislation-to-uphold-congressional-promise-on-lumbee-recognition-31538204-garner-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-budd-introduce-legislation-to-uphold-congressional-promise-on-lumbee-recognition-31538204-garner-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 18th annual HOMESPUN HOLIDAY craft fair and market Concessions will be available serving breakfast and lunch More than 70 vendors Shop an exquisite https://www.americantowns.com/news/18th-annual-homespun-holiday-craft-fair-and-market-31625466-garner-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/18th-annual-homespun-holiday-craft-fair-and-market-31625466-garner-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 It’s been a very busy week for us here on the campaign trail as we reach the final days of the election! Check out what Cheri has been up to https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-november-5-2022-31485292-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-beasley-beat-cheri-beasley-for-north-carolinas-weekly-newsletter-november-5-2022-31485292-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The following statement is being released by NCDP Chair Dr. Bobbie Richardson in response to the North Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling today https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncdp-statement-on-north-carolina-supreme-courts-ruling-on-the-transfer-of-funds-in-the-leandro-case-31485036-boone-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncdp-statement-on-north-carolina-supreme-courts-ruling-on-the-transfer-of-funds-in-the-leandro-case-31485036-boone-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 This week, a series of articles from INDY Week outline the significance of our judicial elections from multiple perspectives and paint a clear picture https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-outcome-of-north-carolinas-judicial-elections-will-decide-the-future-of-our-rights-in-north-carolina-31485040-fayetteville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-outcome-of-north-carolinas-judicial-elections-will-decide-the-future-of-our-rights-in-north-carolina-31485040-fayetteville-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Celebrating the history and heritage of North Carolina’s Indigenous people Raleigh, NC – In honor of our nation’s first https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-roy-cooper-proclaims-november-as-american-indian-heritage-month-31485300-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-roy-cooper-proclaims-november-as-american-indian-heritage-month-31485300-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Application deadline is January 9, 2023 Raleigh, NC – Beginning this week, college students can apply for up to 100 internships across https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-agencies-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-2023-student-internships-31485328-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-agencies-now-accepting-applications-for-summer-2023-student-internships-31485328-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Nominations are now being accepted for North Carolina's 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. Volunteers in Dare County who have given a https://www.americantowns.com/news/nominations-now-being-accepted-for-2023-governors-volunteer-service-awards-31487007-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nominations-now-being-accepted-for-2023-governors-volunteer-service-awards-31487007-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement: “It’s our constitutional duty to ensure every child has access to a sound https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-statement-on-nc-supreme-court-ruling-on-leandro-31487330-morrisville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-statement-on-nc-supreme-court-ruling-on-leandro-31487330-morrisville-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The North Carolina Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NC TOWERS), held its final meeting of the year at Carteret Community https://www.americantowns.com/news/nc-taskforce-for-offshore-wind-economic-resource-strategies-holds-final-meeting-of-2022-31487337-laurinburg-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nc-taskforce-for-offshore-wind-economic-resource-strategies-holds-final-meeting-of-2022-31487337-laurinburg-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hudson, Moore and Phillips Introduce Love Lives On Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-moore-and-phillips-introduce-love-lives-on-act-31488152-teachey-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-moore-and-phillips-introduce-love-lives-on-act-31488152-teachey-nc.html Government and Politics Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600