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North Carolina invests in strengthening military communities

Senator Norman Sanderson’s opening comments at the Chamber’ Legislative Luncheon Wednesday were: “This is a great thing you ask us to do…to come and meet with you and be accountable to you.” He commented on several of the legislative priorities on the Chamber’s 2015 Legislative Agenda, including “Support for the Military.” Sen. Sanderson offered assurance … read more

Legislators address packed house of Chamber members

Representative Pat McElraft and Senator Norman Sanderson are flanked by Brian Brown (left), an aide to U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, and Chamber Chair Kerry Youngblood of Carteret Community College. Senator Norman Sanderson revealed that coastal North Carolina legislators have a strategy for dealing with their colleagues in the General Assembly. The essence of their message: … read more