Remembering the meaning of Memorial Day
This weekend we will celebrate Memorial Day — a time set aside to remember the men and women who lost their lives serving in our nation’s Armed Forces. As the author of USMemorialDay.org states, “Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial…
Read MoreA Time to Give Thanks
Friends, This Thursday is Thanksgiving — a day set aside for us to give thanks to God for the many blessings in our lives. As I was searching for Thanksgiving-related quotes several years ago, I found this one from H.U. Westermayer: “The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more…
Read MoreJack Hawke’s Legacy
Former N.C. Republican Party Chairman Jack Hawke passed away on November 4th after a battle with cancer. Jack was the NCGOP State Chairman when I was first getting involved with the party after college, and he has been a mainstay during my entire tenure of activism. He leaves a tremendous legacy of service and leadership…
Read MoreHonoring Our Veterans
Today is Veterans Day — the day set aside for us honor those who have served in our Armed Forces and risked their lives to preserve and protect the unparalleled freedom and opportunity we enjoy as Americans. As we celebrate Veterans Day, may we all take time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those…
Read MoreGeorge Washington’s Prayer for Our Nation
The following prayer is attributed to President George Washington. I felt it appropriate to share as we reflect on the twelfth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our nation: “Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of…
Read MoreN.C. Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Mark Martin to administer Oath of Office
Commissioner-elect Pat Sykes, re-elected Commissioner Scott Phillips and I will take the Oath of Office at the beginning of tonight’s Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting. I am pleased to announce that N.C. Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Mark Martin will administer my oath. Register of Deeds Brenda Clemmons and Coroner Greg White will also take…
Read MoreStatement on Election Results
“I am humbled that the voters of Brunswick County have chosen me as the next County Commissioner from District 5. This is both a great honor and a tremendous responsibility, and it is one I take very seriously. I am grateful for the support and help of the many volunteers who assisted with my campaign;…
Read MoreTomorrow is Election Day
Tomorrow is Election Day! If you did not cast your vote during early or absentee voting, please do so tomorrow! If you are not sure where to vote, please click here. If you live in Brunswick County, I respectfully ask for your vote for County Commissioner from District 5. When you vote, please also remember…
Read MoreEarly Voting Ends this Saturday, Nov. 3
One-stop early voting ends this Saturday, November 3. Early voting sites in Brunswick County are listed below. Satellite Locations North Brunswick High School, 114 Scorpion Drive, Leland, NC 28451 NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Building, 24 Old River Road, Leland, NC 28451 Brunswick Educational Transition Center, 104 Ocean Highway E, Supply, NC 28462 Southport Senior Center, 1513…
Read MoreA Voice for Transportation Issues
Today (Saturday, Sept. 29), I planned to travel into Wilmington for a mid-day event. These plans, which did not come to fruition, reminded me why it is important that Brunswick County have a strong voice on transportation issues. When I got into my car, I knew that the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge was closed for…
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