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Halifax Resolves returning to NC

April 10, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Halifax Resolves, the first known formal call by state representatives for independence from Great Britain, is coming back to North Carolina as part of the America 250 celebrations. The Resolves, issued April […]

America 250 preparation gains momentum

February 28, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly’s America 250 Semiquincentennial Committee continued its celebration work during its meeting this month. Co-chair Sen. Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland) opened the meeting with historical anecdotes for that day’s meeting, […]

Stein invites state to participate in nation’s 250th anniversary

February 15, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein rolled out an invitation to North Carolinians to participate in America 250 celebrations and events. “Two hundred and fifty years ago, our founding fathers set forth to create a nation […]

Legislative America 250 Committee hears updates

December 5, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Semiquincentennial Committee heard presentations and updates on America 250 celebration planning during its November meeting. The meeting, opened by Committee Co-Chair Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) and Sen. Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland), […]

USS NORTH CAROLINA MOORED IN CAPE FEAR RIVER

USS North Carolina audit finds $2.1M in reporting errors

September 19, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A state audit of the finances for the USS North Carolina has uncovered $2.1 million in reporting errors for the year ending Sept. 30, 2024. The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor’s […]

NC’s America 250 legislative committee meets

August 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly’s America 250 Committee convened in Raleigh on Aug. 21 to discuss preparations for the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026. Presided over by Sen. Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland), the meeting opened […]