AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Sparta 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/sparta-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/sparta-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:12:06 -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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 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 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Roy Cooper on Dec 6th, ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-31500503-raleigh-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-31500503-raleigh-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hudson, Arrington, Ruiz, and Sewell Lead Colleagues in Push for Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act Washington, D.C. https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-arrington-ruiz-and-sewell-lead-colleagues-in-push-for-medicare-multicancer-early-detection-screening-coverage-act-31501123-dallas-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-arrington-ruiz-and-sewell-lead-colleagues-in-push-for-medicare-multicancer-early-detection-screening-coverage-act-31501123-dallas-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hudson Releases Statement on Moore County Power Outage Southern Pines, NC - US Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-releases-statement-on-moore-county-power-outage-31501125-southern-pines-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-releases-statement-on-moore-county-power-outage-31501125-southern-pines-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hudson Highlights Resources for Those Affected by Moore County Power Outage Attack Southern Pines, NC - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-highlights-resources-for-those-affected-by-moore-county-power-outage-attack-31501128-southern-pines-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hudson-highlights-resources-for-those-affected-by-moore-county-power-outage-attack-31501128-southern-pines-nc.html Government and Politics Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600