Displaying items by tag: Tom McInnis
McInnis elected as N.C. Senate majority whip
RALEIGH — Just weeks after winning his reelection bid, Sen. Tom McInnis has been selected for a leadership position.
McInnis instrumental in securing major USGA investment, championships
RALEIGH — Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, who represents Pinehurst in the N.C. Senate, advocated relentlessly for the deal announced today bringing major U.S. Golf Association investments to North Carolina, along with a golf championship every five years.
McInnis appointed to Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission
RALEIGH — This week Sen. Tom McInnis was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger to serve as co-chair of the Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission.
Bill waiving road tests during COVID-19 pandemic, sponsored by McInnis, heads to governor
RALEIGH — A bill to waive road test requirements, supported by both of Richmond County’s state legislators, now heads to the governor’s desk.
Rockingham Police cite gym owner for opening in violation of governor's emergency order
ROCKINGHAM — One Richmond County gym owner was prepared to go to jail for defying a state order just so he could make a living.
McInnis, Moss, Brewer file for state seats at Richmond County Board of Elections
ROCKINGHAM — Only three local candidates showed up at the Richmond County Board of Elections Monday to file paperwork to be on the ballot next November.
Rockingham Dragway owner recognized by N.C. Senate
RALEIGH — Steve Earwood, who in 1992 realized a lifelong dream with his purchase of Rockingham Dragway, was recognized Tuesday, July 23, on the floor of the North Carolina General Assembly for his contributions to the state, Richmond County and the city of Rockingham.
McInnis bill aims to lower in-state costs at UNC, State by raising non-resident tuition
RALEIGH — Richmond County’s state senator wants to charge out-of-state students more to attend two of North Carolina’s most prestigious universities in order to lower the costs for residents of the Tar Heel State.
Goodman, McInnis discuss bills at Chamber's Legislative Breakfast
HAMLET — Richmond County’s two elected members of the North Carolina General Assembly gave local government and business leaders a breakdown of the goings on in Raleigh early Monday during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast.
McInnis: Wildlife Commission should be assessed to support schools
HOFFMAN — One Richmond County legislator is asking the state’s wildlife agency to contribute part of the money it makes off the Sandhills Game Lands in lieu of the lost tax revenue to the county.