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Charlotte-based nonprofit to lead training program on vets in crisis
RALEIGH — While a lot of legislation gets caught up in partisan battles, two veteran-related bills (House Bill 138, Adopt Wounded Heroes Day; and House Bill 370, No Veteran Left Behind Act) have seen unanimous […]
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‘No Veteran Left Behind’ bill addresses crisis interventions, mental health and substance abuse
RALEIGH — A bill introduced in the House by Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) would seek to improve services related to mental health and substance abuse for military veterans. House Bill 370, titled “No Veteran […]
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Sen. Thom Tillis for re-election
RALEIGH – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy, endorsed Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) for re-election and committed to backing Tillis […]
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Bipartisan bill will help veterans gain employment
RALEIGH — A bipartisan bill aimed at reducing occupational licensing issues that military personnel and their spouses face when trying to obtain private sector employment has passed unanimously in North Carolina’s state Senate. Senate Bill […]
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On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy
SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-MER, France — At least the dead will always be there. All too many have been, for 76 years since that fateful June 6 on France’s Normandy beaches, when allied troops in 1944 turned the […]
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Student veterans will continue to receive GI Bill benefits
RALEIGH – Student veterans will keep their GI Bill benefits after President Trump signed S. 3503 into law. The law enables the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing the same level of education […]
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Second Annual African American Veteran Lineage Ceremony to be held in Raleigh
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NC DMVA) will conduct the Second African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony in Raleigh on Feb. 13. A documentary film will be produced by […]
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This PTSD treatment is restoring lives
RALEIGH — A treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is changing people’s lives for the better, and at an impressive rate. Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) is a therapy that uses no drugs and focuses […]
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Statesville group renovates 300th home for veterans
STATESVILLE, N.C. — Dale Beatty and John Gallina of Statesville were both wounded by landmines on Nov. 15, 2004, while serving in Iraq, and both received the Purple Heart medal. When they returned home, their community […]