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March 18, 2019

SPRING LAKE — Mildred Pate said her late husband, Howard B. Pate Jr., would be honored to have the town post office named for him.
“He would probably think it’s not necessary,” she said, “but he would think it was wonderful, really.”

The post office at 225 N. Main St. is scheduled to be named for Pate, a town historian and former postmaster, in a ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday.

Issues:Veterans
March 18, 2019

PINEHURST – On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) hosted a Service Academy Nomination Ceremony in Pinehurst at Sandhills Community College to congratulate students for being nominated to a U.S. Service Academy.

Issues:Education
March 18, 2019
On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) hosted a Service Academy Nomination Ceremony in Pinehurst at Sandhills Community College to congratulate students for being nominated to a U.S. Service Academy.
Issues:Education
March 13, 2019

CONCORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, who presents the 8th District, is accepting artwork from area high school students for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

The contest is being held in remembrance of legendary NASCAR artist Sam Bass, Hudson’s constituent and friend who passed away in February.

Each spring, members of the U.S. House sponsor the competition to recognize the artistic talents of students. Since 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

Issues:Education
March 13, 2019

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb released draft guidance Wednesday to crack down on fruity e-cigarette flavors blamed for a vaping epidemic among teenagers.

The proposal, which will be open for comment for 30 days, says vendors must take steps to keep e-cigarettes with flavors like berry and watermelon away from minors, such as only selling them in rooms where juveniles aren’t allowed.

March 12, 2019

Black entrepreneurs have long turned to franchising as a way to launch businesses, build assets, and create jobs where they operate.

March 11, 2019

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has announced that entries are now being accepted from all interested 8th Congressional District high school students for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s competition is being held in remembrance of legendary NASCAR artist Sam Bass, a constituent and friend of Hudson who recently passed away.

Issues:Education
March 11, 2019

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United States Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) is the new co-chair of the Congressional Direct Selling Caucus in the 116th Congress. The caucus was established in 2015, as a bipartisan forum to build greater awareness about direct selling and policy issues relevant to the business. Representative Hudson will replace outgoing co-chair, U.S. Representative Marcia Blackburn (R-TN), who was elected to the United States Senate in 2018. He joins Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX) in co-chairing the 40-member bipartisan caucus.

March 8, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting no on H.R. 1, partisan legislation that will expand the federal government's power over elections at the expense of state and local election laws, heavily infringe on Americans' constitutionally protected First Amendment rights, and cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
March 6, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, recognized Fayetteville State University and its innovative and effective STEM programs that help equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for their future careers. Rep. Hudson delivered an opening statement at the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Consumer Protection Subcommittee hearing on diversity and inclusion in tech.