AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Sanford 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/sanford-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/sanford-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:09:15 -0600 Governor Cooper Pardons Two Turkeys from the Thanksgiving Table Today, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Biscuit and Tater, at the annual https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-pardons-two-turkeys-from-the-thanksgiving-table-31495441-garland-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-pardons-two-turkeys-from-the-thanksgiving-table-31495441-garland-nc.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Cooper Announces Members of Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-announces-members-of-commission-on-the-governance-of-public-universities-in-north-carolina-31495442-fair-bluff-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-cooper-announces-members-of-commission-on-the-governance-of-public-universities-in-north-carolina-31495442-fair-bluff-nc.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), the Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Sethuraman Panchanathan, and Wake Technical https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-ross-nsf-director-panchanathan-wake-tech-highlight-millions-in-federal-funding-for-wake-county-universities-and-community-colleges-31494779-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-ross-nsf-director-panchanathan-wake-tech-highlight-millions-in-federal-funding-for-wake-county-universities-and-community-colleges-31494779-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Kernersville, NC – Today, Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) toured the site of the new North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kernersville to https://www.americantowns.com/news/manning-tours-new-kernersville-state-veterans-home-31494790-kernersville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/manning-tours-new-kernersville-state-veterans-home-31494790-kernersville-nc.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 DURHAM, NC (November 25, 2022) —Today, Congressman David Price (NC-04), released the following statement on the passing of Betty McCain, former https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-prices-statement-on-the-passing-of-betty-mccain-31495818-durham-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-prices-statement-on-the-passing-of-betty-mccain-31495818-durham-nc.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 As Donald Trump suggested terminating the United States Constitution over the weekend, the silence from North Carolina Republicans proves just how https://www.americantowns.com/news/nc-gop-silent-on-trumps-call-to-terminate-the-us-constitution-31500243-lenoir-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nc-gop-silent-on-trumps-call-to-terminate-the-us-constitution-31500243-lenoir-nc.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600