Richard Hudson

Mullin visits western NC, reaffirms commitment to cutting red tape

April 14, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made his first official trip as secretary on April 8 when he visited Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village, areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. During […]

Cooper, Whatley pitted in Senate race

March 13, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley secured their party nominations during last week’s U.S. Senate primary. Unofficially and before provisional totals were added, 824,798 Democratic votes and […]

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among 7 killed in Statesville plane crash

December 18, 2025 The Associated Press

STATESVILLE — A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to Statesville Regional Airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, authorities said. The […]

Cherokees, Shawnee oppose Lumbee Fairness Act

November 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Differing opinions on full recognition of North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe were the subject of a U.S. Senate hearing earlier this month. The 55,000-member Lumbee Tribe spans Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland and Scotland counties. […]

HUDSON: Keeping government open and our defense intact

October 1, 2025 Randolph Record

As your Congressman, I am committed to fighting for your family, your freedoms and your future. That means making sure our government stays open without wasting your tax dollars, and making sure our troops and […]

Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race

July 28, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper made official what has been speculated since his second term in the Executive Mansion ended: He’s running for U.S. Senate. “I have thought on it and prayed about it, […]

Speculation swirls on ’26 candidates for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Speculation is swirling about which candidates will lead the field for U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat following his announcement he will not seek reelection in 2026. Republicans and Democrats alike reacted with praise […]

MANESS: North Carolina’s elected officials must protect Medicare Advantage

May 5, 2025 Frank Maness

Over 1 million North Carolina seniors are enrolled in Medicare Advantage because its plans are affordable, offer excellent care and provide diverse benefits. Unlike traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage lets seniors choose the plan that best […]

HUDSON: Ensuring you are connected and your rights are protected

April 13, 2025 Rep. Richard Hudson

As your representative, I am committed to defending your constitutional rights and advancing policies that benefit your family, small business and community. Ensuring your Second Amendment freedoms are protected is one of my top priorities. […]

HUDSON: Protecting your tax dollars from waste, fraud and abuse

March 29, 2025 Rep. Richard Hudson

Americans like you gave President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress a mandate to enact our America First agenda, and we have been working to deliver. From rooting out waste, fraud and abuse of your […]