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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Both of Robeson County’s representatives in the U.S. House oppose military action against Syria.
“The important constitutional question to be answered regarding our country’s potential involvement in a foreign country’s civil war is whether such action meets the threshold of endangering our national security,” Rep. Mike McIntyre, a Democrat from Lumberton, said in a statement. “The recent actions in Syria raise very serious concern regarding the use of chemical weapons.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rowan County business leaders in Washington, D.C. for the N.C. Business and Economic Development Summit will meet today with the Federal Aviation Administration to pitch a $10.4 million improvement project at the Rowan County Airport.
PEMBROKE — The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has received a grant of almost $1 million to fund a project that will support new businesses, promote economic development in Robeson County and inject life into downtown Pembroke.
UNCP Chancellor Kyle R. Carter said the 16,000-square-foot UNCP Entrepreneurship Incubator, which is projected to open in January 2015, will provide office space, supplies and services to start-up businesses.
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson is visiting his alma mater on Tuesday, touring the campus of UNC Charlotte with Chancellor Phillip Dubois and Vice Chancellor Bob Wilhelm.
The visit, scheduled for late morning, is part of Hudson’s effort to stimulate business development in North Carolina. Hudson is planning to visit UNCC’s Precision Metrology Lab and other high-tech industrial facilities.
Citizens from both sides of the political sphere quizzed U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th, Tuesday on issues ranging from immigration to the Affordable Care Act and federal spending.
Hudson, who was elected last fall to serve the southern portion of Davidson County, reaffirmed that he represented all citizens on all sides, after taking a question from area resident Galen Hahn.