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While North Carolina leads the nation in sweet potato cultivation, the crop has been something of an unsung hero in the state's agribusiness community. That perception is changing thanks in part to a Nash County company now promoting food and beverage ingredients that align with today's healthier, nutrient-rich diets.
The Chinese government in Beijing recently imposed a 25 percent duty on select American imports, including soybeans, totaling $34 billion. The measure matches an earlier tariff imposed on Chinese goods from earlier this month.
U.S. House District 2, which includes Nash County, deserves more than a Washington politician out of touch with North Carolina, according to three Democratic candidates vying for victory in Tuesday's primary. Ken Romley, Linda Coleman and Wendy May are running to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. George Holding or his GOP primary challenger Allen Chesser.
The first week of elections filings in the Twin Counties was all about incumbents. With only a couple of exceptions, all the candidates who tossed their hats into the ring are already holding the office for which they seek.
For the first time in six election cycles, state Sen. Angela Bryant, the Democrat representing District 4, which has included Vance and Warren counties, did not file for re-election Monday. "It is a blessing in life to get a chance to do something that I really love doing and, for me, that is serving my community," Bryant said.
Homelessness is prevalent in the Twin Counties, but United Community Ministries is having success in finding homes for families, according to information presented to the Nash County Board of Commissioners on Monday. Linda Brinson with United Community Ministries told the board at its second monthly meeting that 336 men and women have stayed at the shelter in the last six months.