They Said It

“I am proud to have earned an A+ on the @sbaprolife scorecard. Life is a sacred gift – I will always fight for the most vulnerable among us.”

U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop (@RepDanBishop), talking about his high rating by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a non-profit organization seeking to end abortion in the U.S. by supporting anti-abortion politicians, primarily women, through its SBA List Candidate Fund political action committee.

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“I’m proud to support @RepFeenstra’s legislation to repeal the death tax and help ensure family-owned farms can thrive for generations to come!

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson), talking about U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra’s proposed legislation that would repeal a tax that is charged the inheritor of property, or in this case farmland.

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“Absentee-by-mail voting in the 2024 primary election officially begins (began) Friday in North Carolina. We encourage all eligible primary voters to plan how, when, and where you will cast your ballot, and to make sure you have an acceptable form of photo ID for voting. If you need photo identification, you can get a photo ID for free from your county board of elections office or your local DMV.”

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections.

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“We wanted to start with kids. We wanted to be able to have them be the change agents.”

Partners in Ministry Executive Director Melba McCallum, talking about the afterschool program that provides college and career mentorship to young adults and helps renovate run-downhouses in the community.

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“I thought it was awful strange looking. If it’s authentic bone, it’s nothing from this planet.”

Reba Duncan, a Pembroke woman talking about a skull she found in her yard.