#ruralnc
As former Congresswoman Eva Clayton reminds us, rural NC families and farmers need support.

I co-sponsored HB 1071 and HB 1057 and sponsored HB 617 to improve food access and support small farmers. We’ll work to bring them back, and pass them, in 2027. #RuralNC #FoodSecurity
October 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Congratulations to Enfield mayor Mondale Robinson on this new initiative! Enfield is in House District 27.

“One small town can be ignored,” he said. “Thousands of organized small towns become a national constituency.” #ncpol #smalltowns #ruralnc #ruralamerica

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New group seeks to help US small towns lead the clean energy transition • NC Newsline
Enfield Mayor Mondale Robinson announced the group’s launch in September, saying that small towns, often overlooked, will have more power if they work together.
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October 19, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Rural communities across NC are facing a growing public safety challenge where towns have only one officer, or none, forcing county deputies to fill the gaps. We need to look at how the state can ensure reliable rural law enforcement. #publicsafety #RuralNC

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County board approves agreement with Norlina for law enforcement services
The Warren County Board of Commissioners, during its Oct. 5 regular meeting, approved a three-year agreement with the Town of Norlina for law enforcement services.
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October 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
"This is just one more significant blow to our small rural hospitals," he told WUNC News. "It's a vicious cycle. Less patients coming in means more cuts to services. More cuts to services means fewer patients coming in, and so on and so forth." #nchealth #RuralNC #ncpol

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In new State Health Plan program, a cluster of rural NC hospitals could cost patients more
State employees will likely pay more for healthcare if they use hospital systems in four rural counties north of the Triangle.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
🎓 Rural NC students, don’t miss this chance! The Golden LEAF Scholarship offers up to $3,500/yr for college. High schoolers (4 years) & community college transfers (3 years) Apply by March 1, 2025! Visit CNFC.org for details. 💰 #GoldenLEAF #Scholarships
#RuralNC #HigherEducation
January 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump closing Social Security field offices in:

Alabama

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Kentucky

Louisiana

Mississippi

Montana

N. Carolina

N. Dakota

Nevada

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

Texas

West Virginia

Wyoming

Mississippi, NC hardest hit. Full list here:
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A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year
Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I started as an organizer. Now I’m running for NC House because our communities deserve to be heard. Learn more at www.brittanyfornchouse.com
#ncpol #RuralNC #NC46 #PeoplePowered
April 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Two of the three counties in House District 27 - Halifax and Warren - were among the state's top five counties with the highest population decrease between 2024 and 2025, with Halifax coming in first and Warren tied for fourth. #ncpol #ruralnc #HD27

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U.S. Census Bureau 2025 County Population Estimates | Carolina Demography
Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released its 2025 county population estimates. The annual estimates show the population as of July 1 of the year and it also tells us how the population has changed…
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April 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
House District 27 (Halifax, Northampton, Warren) can receive up to $1,056,347.40 in projects aimed at expanding high speed internet service to 401 locations. #ncpol #broadband #ruralnc

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North Carolina gets federal okay to use $300 million to expand broadband into rural areas • NC Newsline
The federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program has allocated $1.53 billion overall for broadband expansion in North Carolina.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations to Vance-Granville Community College on its funding award from the Golden LEAF Foundation! #nchighered #ncommunitycolleges #RuralNC

“Meeting the need for skilled workers is essential to the future of rural North Carolina,” Hamilton said.

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NC Community College System Receives $1 Million From Golden LEAF Foundation to Fuel AdvanceNC Regional Workforce Initiative - NCCCS
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November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Here's the letter I sent to Governor @joshsteinnc.bsky.social and House and Senate leadership about forming a bipartisan Rural Violent Crime Task Force. The Task Force should also include retired law enforcement and ex-offenders. #InvestInRural #RuralNC #ncpol
September 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I sent a letter to @joshsteinnc.bsky.social & GOP leaders about forming a bipartisan Rural Violent Crime Task Force as rural counties have the highest violent crime rates in our state. #ncpol #RuralNC

Stricter new criminal laws advancing quickly in NC legislature, in response to Charlotte stabbing
September 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Investing in rural infrastructure is not just about repairs—it’s about creating a stronger, more resilient North Carolina for generations to come.” - @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social

#ruralnc #ncpol
February 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
There’s either a lot of dead deer or a lot of bad shots… the booms have been nonstop.. #July4inNov #ruralnc
November 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
moss at First Broad River Trail in Shelby, NC

#moss #ruralnc
January 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
On #NationalAGDay let's celebrate our #NC farming community as well farmers of #RuralAmerica across all other states.

The hands that feed the world, matter greatly.

Thank you for all you do. 🙏🏽

#NC #farmers #RuralNC #agriculture
Large or small, farming is incredibly important. From farm co-ops, 4-H clubs, business, the Farm Bureau, and more work to innovate and improve farming for everyone. Today we celebrate every farmer and worker in agriculture. #NationalAGDay
March 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Trump’s 15% tariff on EU goods is a 15% sales tax on us.

Robert Hubbell: “Trump’s promise to lower prices has morphed into a plan to impose a new sales tax.”

Cleveland County feels it. Democrats are organizing. Join us.

#RuralNC #TariffTax #ClevelandCountyNC
"Trump announces new 15% sales tax on US consumers.”
July 28, 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
You can learn to be an entrepreneur for free from any rural community in America through Kauffman Foundations FREE FastTrac online course.
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#SmallBusiness #RuralNC #Entrepreneur
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December 4, 2024 at 2:18 PM