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Here’s today’s update on the COVID-19 situation: Yesterday, North Carolina reported that 915 individuals are hospitalized due to COVID-related causes – the highest total since the outbreak began earlier this year.  There are more than 56,174 laboratory-confirmed COVID cases across the state and 1,271 deaths attributed to the virus so far.  Just… Read more »

Here’s today’s latest: The City of Southport has revised its State of Emergency to include a requirement for individuals within city limits to wear a face mask any time they are in contact with others who are not household members in spaces where it is not possible to maintain social distancing practices.  More information on the city’s order is… Read more »

Here’s the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak: As we begin a new week, here’s a snapshot of the COVID-19 outbreak in the counties that make up the 7th District: Bladen County: 310 cases, 2 deaths Brunswick County: 356 cases, 3 deaths Columbus County: 464 cases, 35 deaths Duplin County: 1,345 cases, 20 death Johnston County: 1,135 cases, 26… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Numbers released by the state’s Department of Health and Human Services for Thursday indicate that the COVID-19 situation remains an ongoing concern here in North Carolina.  Thursday was another high day, with 1,333 new COVID-19 cases reported while the percent of positive tests was at nine percent.  857 individuals are currently… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: ReBuild NC has just announced a new application period for the Homeowner Recovery Program to help residents repair and reconstruct homes damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.  This is funded through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding approved by Congress three years ago.… Read more »

Here’s the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak and the federal & state response in North Carolina: The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department announced a new, more borrower-friendly loan forgiveness application for businesses that have obtained loans via the Paycheck Protection Program.  In addition to the full forgiveness application, the SBA… Read more »

Here’s the latest this weekend on the COVID-19 crisis: As we begin a new week, here is the status of the COVID-19 outbreak in the counties that make up the 7th District: Bladen County: 188 cases, 2 deaths Brunswick County: 206 cases, 3 deaths Columbus County: 415 cases, 29 deaths Duplin County: 1,150 cases, 20 death Johnston County:… Read more »

Here is today’s update: My staff continues to communicate with the State Department regarding the processing of passport applications and renewals.  Here is the latest update: Per a conference call with the State Department yesterday, we have been advised that the State Department has now deemed employees who process passports as “mission critical”… Read more »

Here are the latest updates for today: The IRS is reminding taxpayers to be on guard against tax fraud and other scams related to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The IRS reports detecting a variety of scams related to CARES Act stimulus payments, using the payments as a cover to steal personal information or money from unsuspecting taxpayers.  Other COVID-19 scams include… Read more »