AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Patterson 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/patterson-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/patterson-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:11:49 -0600 Today, Governor Roy Cooper kicked off the Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest in Raleigh. He sounded the Carolina Hurricanes siren and spoke about the impact https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-highlights-nhl-stadium-series-outdoor-hockey-game-and-its-impact-on-states-economy-31537992-lumberton-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-highlights-nhl-stadium-series-outdoor-hockey-game-and-its-impact-on-states-economy-31537992-lumberton-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the nomination of the Honorable Edwin G. Wilson, Jr. to serve as Special Superior Court Judge. He has been https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-announces-nomination-of-special-superior-court-judge-31537993-apex-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-announces-nomination-of-special-superior-court-judge-31537993-apex-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 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 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-announces-134-million-grant-to-repair-boiling-spring-lakes-dam-31538206-brevard-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-announces-134-million-grant-to-repair-boiling-spring-lakes-dam-31538206-brevard-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Washington – Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina Representative https://www.americantowns.com/news/foxx-marks-the-passing-of-former-congressman-jim-broyhill-31539168-boone-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/foxx-marks-the-passing-of-former-congressman-jim-broyhill-31539168-boone-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) led members of the North Carolina delegation in introducing legislation to provide https://www.americantowns.com/news/rouzer-introduces-lumbee-fairness-act-31539169-bolivia-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rouzer-introduces-lumbee-fairness-act-31539169-bolivia-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined his North Carolina colleague, Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), in https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-introduces-legislation-to-formally-recognize-lumbee-tribe-31539172-southern-pines-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-introduces-legislation-to-formally-recognize-lumbee-tribe-31539172-southern-pines-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Jim https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-releases-statement-on-passing-of-former-congressman-jim-broyhill-31539173-southern-pines-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-releases-statement-on-passing-of-former-congressman-jim-broyhill-31539173-southern-pines-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) joined Congressman David Rouzer and other bipartisan members of the North Carolina delegation in https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-bishop-cosponsors-lumbee-fairness-act-31539175-monroe-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-bishop-cosponsors-lumbee-fairness-act-31539175-monroe-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on former U.S. Senator and Tenth District Congressman James T. Broyhill who https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-mchenry-mourns-the-passing-of-senator-james-t-broyhill-31539181-hickory-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-mchenry-mourns-the-passing-of-senator-james-t-broyhill-31539181-hickory-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On Friday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) introduced H.Con.Res. 18, a bipartisan resolution to expedite the installation of a statue of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/mchenry-budd-nc-leaders-move-to-expedite-reverend-billy-graham-statue-in-the-us-capitol-31539182-hickory-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mchenry-budd-nc-leaders-move-to-expedite-reverend-billy-graham-statue-in-the-us-capitol-31539182-hickory-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Roy Cooper joined DHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley, UNC System President Peter Hans, Chancellors and leaders from the 17 UNC System campuses on https://www.americantowns.com/news/readout-frgovernors-virtual-meeting-with-state-health-officials-unc-system-leaders-chancellors-on-efforts-to-support-mental-health-on-campuses-31539302-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/readout-frgovernors-virtual-meeting-with-state-health-officials-unc-system-leaders-chancellors-on-efforts-to-support-mental-health-on-campuses-31539302-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Last Thursday, Democrats in the North Carolina Senate proposed amendments to close background check loopholes, require universal background checks, https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-carolina-senate-republicans-reject-commonsense-gun-safety-reforms-31539580-brevard-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-carolina-senate-republicans-reject-commonsense-gun-safety-reforms-31539580-brevard-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Global RFID inlays and tags manufacturer, Tageos will create 64 new jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will https://www.americantowns.com/news/high-tech-french-company-selects-henderson-county-for-its-north-american-headquarters-31539717-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/high-tech-french-company-selects-henderson-county-for-its-north-american-headquarters-31539717-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and his colleagues introduced the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-protect-american-sovereignty-against-world-health-organization-31540315-fayetteville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tillis-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-protect-american-sovereignty-against-world-health-organization-31540315-fayetteville-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600