Americans have always loved open spaces, beautiful scenery and tranquil places to visit and we have created national parks, forests, conservation lands, and recreation areas for the enjoyment of all which indicates how important these values are to our national heritage. Residents of the High Country are especially proud to have the Blue Ridge Parkway and other wonderful places… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, North Carolina’s entire Congressional delegation, led by Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that the administration swiftly approve Governor Cooper’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Florence brings historic flooding and destruction to counties across North Carolina.
“The severity of… Read more »
My office has been closely monitoring Hurricane Florence to anticipate the impact on North Carolina and 5th District and ensure that everyone is aware of necessary safety precautions. This is a reminder to remain informed and heed the warnings of state and local officials as the storm approaches. Everyone in the storm's path is in my prayers, and a list of resources for the… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, North Carolina’s entire Congressional delegation, led by Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that the administration approve Governor Roy Cooper’s Emergency Declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence’s landfall.
“Hurricane Florence poses an imminent and dangerous threat to North Carolina, and its approach… Read more »
On Wednesday morning, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx visited Shallowford Farms in Yadkinville. The farm, which has been in operation for 31 years, is owned by Caswell and Amanda Booe and produces popcorn that is distributed locally and internationally.
Foxx explained that while Congress is not in session during the month of August, she takes time out to visit her constituents in the 5th… Read more »
North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx was presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award by the United States Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night at the annual State of the Town event in Blowing Rock.
Clark Jackson, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Manager of the Southeast Regional Office was on hand to present Foxx with the award.
“Each year the U.S. Chamber polls the… Read more »
On Aug. 7, Rep. Virginia Foxx met with executives and employees at Prism Medical Products for a tour and roundtable discussion. Topics of the discussion included Prism’s corporate philosophy, workforce development, and challenges in working with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The parties found common ground on these issues and Foxx offered resources to address remaining… Read more »
Rep. Virginia Foxx this week visited a Mount Airy company, Altec Inc., to emphasize the need to fill high-skilled jobs required for modern manufacturing.
There not only is a demand in Surry County for workers to occupy key roles in today’s high-tech industry environment, but electricians, plumbers, truck drivers and others, according to local community college and economic-development… Read more »
For many high school teachers, summer is the time to take a vacation or spend time with their kids. But for a teacher or two in North Carolina’s northwest corner, it can mean a week in Congress.
The area’s representative, Republican Virginia Foxx, has for a dozen years offered a paid one-week gig — stipend, $1,500 — specifically for an educator, preferably one who teaches social… Read more »
US Rep. Virginia Foxx says that after conferring with Gov. Roy Cooper’s office and the US Justice Department, the federal funding for the Forsyth veterans court “is in the process of being restored.”
On July 18, six military veterans stepped forward to accept certifications of completion from Forsyth County District Judge David Sipprell. They were the first graduating class in a… Read more »
