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Across the nation, local gun stores are continuing to feel the effects of skyrocketing demand and limited supplies for firearms. One store in Columbus, Ohio, says their stock could be wiped out in the next few weeks. And if people are lucky enough to purchase a firearm right off the shelf, reports of ammunition shortages will be everyone's next hurdle. Across Texas, gun store owners are seeing how the surge in firearm sales throughout 2020 has affected the availability of both firearms and ammunition.
A North Carolina congressman is demanding that N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper "take action to protect our state" after it has emerged that more than 100 illegal immigrants released by the Border Patrol into Texas since late January have tested positive for the coronavirus -- and aren't being prevented from traveling elsewhere.
The concerns from Republican Rep. Richard Hudson come as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott accused the Biden administration of "recklessly releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants who have COVID into Texas communities."
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced an amendment to provide an additional $2 billion for vaccines in the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Hudson's amendment would also dedicate $1 billion of the funding to make vaccines available to teachers to help schools reopen as soon as possible.
ANGIER – U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) toured two vaccine deployment locations Wednesday in Harnett and Moore counties to get an update on the rollout in his region. "Seeing the vaccine rollout in our community firsthand provides valuable feedback on what our region needs," Hudson said. "I commend leaders in our counties for working together across health departments, EMS, school systems and other entities to successfully administer vaccines. I will continue to work with the governor and at the federal level to ensure our communities get the vaccine doses and resources they need."
Following a tour of one of Moore County's COVID-19 vaccination sites on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson said he would advocate for more shots needed to inoculate the area's large population of older adults.
People 65 and older are currently prioritized for vaccination in North Carolina. But serving this group is a difficult undertaking in Moore County, where senior citizens account for nearly a quarter of the population.
World War II veteran Ormand Strickland has three cases of military awards and honors, including a Purple Heart for combat injuries.
Strickland, 95, of Wendell, shies away from speaking about the awards.
"I don't know so much about talking about it," he said.
But through the efforts of family friend, Fayetteville Councilman Johnny Dawkins, Strickland's family, and staffers in Rep. Richard Hudson's office, Strickland was presented Wednesday with another award — the Bronze Star — tied to his World War II service.
TROY — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has nominated 20 students from throughout the 8th District to U.S. service academies. Montgomery and Moore counties are among the areas this district includes. During a ceremony on Feb. 9 at Montgomery Community College in Troy, Rep. Hudson congratulated the students and thanked them for their willingness to serve our country.
The following students of Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines were nominated to service academies:
CABARRUS COUNTY — Congressman Richard Hudson was very clear during his visit to the County's mass vaccination site Tuesday morning: he wants teachers to receive their vaccinations.
"It's a real priority to get our teachers vaccinated," Rep. Hudson (NC-08) said after taking a tour of the vaccination site at the Cabarrus Arena. "I've been pushing for it on the federal level, we've said it's a priority, the Governor, it's up to him on how he prioritizes them in the distribution here."
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) has nominated 20 students from throughout the 8th District to U.S. service academies. During a ceremony Feb. 9, at Montgomery Community College in Troy, Hudson congratulated the students and thanked them for their willingness to serve our country.
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - In Cabarrus County on Tuesday nearly 1000 people got their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (R-08) was there as well with local health officials.
"We've set a goal, and I know it's an aggressive goal, of vaccinating 80% of the eligible population and right now we're at 10%," said Erin Shoe of the Cabarrus Health Alliance. "The largest groups are going to be groups 3, 4, 5, so we need vaccine inventory and additional funding to help us work through those groups as well."