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 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:11:21 -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 Thu, 28 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 Thu, 28 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 Thu, 28 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 Thu, 28 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 Thu, 28 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 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Governor Roy Cooper spoke at the North Carolina Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle State Policy Bootcamp and Showcase hosted by the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-highlights-transition-to-clean-transportation-future-31497164-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-highlights-transition-to-clean-transportation-future-31497164-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-offers-reward-for-information-on-hertford-county-murder-31497753-charlotte-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-offers-reward-for-information-on-hertford-county-murder-31497753-charlotte-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the passing of her colleague, Rep. Donald McEachin https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-adams-statement-on-the-passing-of-rep-donald-mceachin-31497913-charlotte-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-adams-statement-on-the-passing-of-rep-donald-mceachin-31497913-charlotte-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Murphy Calls Out 'Woke' Esg Ruling: "Congress Cannot Allow President Biden's Liberal Agenda To Derail Retirement Savings" Washington, https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-calls-out-woke-esg-ruling-congress-cannot-allow-president-bidens-liberal-agenda-to-derail-retirement-savings-31498809-dallas-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-calls-out-woke-esg-ruling-congress-cannot-allow-president-bidens-liberal-agenda-to-derail-retirement-savings-31498809-dallas-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hudson Introduces Bill to Designate Russian Group as Foreign Terrorist Organization WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-introduces-bill-to-designate-russian-group-as-foreign-terrorist-organization-31498813-danbury-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-introduces-bill-to-designate-russian-group-as-foreign-terrorist-organization-31498813-danbury-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) supported the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-respect-for-marriage-act-that-includes-robust-religious-freedom-protections-secured-by-tillis-31498490-hickory-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-respect-for-marriage-act-that-includes-robust-religious-freedom-protections-secured-by-tillis-31498490-hickory-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Governor Roy Cooper greeted members of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association to accept the Christmas trees and wreaths that will be https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-presented-with-state-capitol-christmas-tree-and-wreaths-31498609-durham-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-presented-with-state-capitol-christmas-tree-and-wreaths-31498609-durham-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Following the U.S. Senate’s vote to protect marriage equality in America, the News & Observer editorial board notes a “battle https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-nando-battle-brewing-among-nc-gop-over-marriage-equality-vote-31498645-lenoir-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-nando-battle-brewing-among-nc-gop-over-marriage-equality-vote-31498645-lenoir-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Dr. Bobbie Richardson released the following statement celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday and offering https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncdp-statement-celebrating-thanksgiving-31498646-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ncdp-statement-celebrating-thanksgiving-31498646-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600