Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

September 17th, 2021

News and Events

STATE AND NATIONAL

RNC STATEMENT ON BIDEN'S ROUNDTABLE WITH CORPORATE CEOS ON FORCING VACCINE MANDATES
 

Biden's Economy: Higher Taxes, Higher Prices
 

• Biden's economy is squeezing the American people - higher prices on one side, and higher taxes on the other. And it's the lower and middle classed who are being hit the hardest.
• For yet another month, American consumers are getting "socked with higher prices" for the goods they need - Biden tried to claim this inflation would be "transitory." He lied.
  • Despite Biden's out-of-touch claims that inflation will pass, economists forecast that if nothing changes, rising prices are "here to stay for years."
• Since last year, American workers and families have faced shocking price increases across the economy, with the Consumer price index jumping by 5.3%. Consumer prices are spiking:

• Groceries are more expensive too, with Americans seeing higher prices year-over-year for kitchen staples:

• Biden claims he is empowering workers, but on his watch real wages have gone down due to rising prices. In fact, they have decreased 0.9% from August of last year.
• Job growth is stalling, with half a million fewer jobs created in August than expected.
• Biden has already spent $1.9 trillion, and now he's looking to spend $3.5 trillion more on Democrats' reckless socialist spending spree. 
• Trillions more in inflationary spending will only make things worse.
  • Economists warn trillions in new spending is a recipe for even more inflation and higher prices. If Biden and the Democrats get their way, "the federal government will have authorized nearly 1.5 times more in spending" in Biden's first 8 months "than it spent in all of 2019."
  • Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economics, LLC: "We are transitioning to a higher period of inflation and interest rates than we've had over the last 20 years."
• Biden and his Democrats in Congress are also seeking the largest tax increase in decades.
  • Biden and Democrats' plan costs the equivalent of $27,000 per household in America and would raise the business tax rate to a level higher than communist China's. 
  • The true cost of this plan is even higher, with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budge (CRFB) estimating Democrats' plan would actually cost up to a staggering $5.5 trillion.
• Under the Biden plan, Americans would face higher tax bills on their income and investments.
  • American companies would also face higher taxes, which would slow growth and disincentivize hiring.
  • According to a new study, Americans making $30,000 a year would actually pay more in taxes by 2027.
• Instead of doubling down on his socialist schemes, Biden should listen to the American people. Americans can't afford more rising prices and rising taxes.

   

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  2021 Gun Raffle

 

The 2021 Gun Raffle will benefit the Judicial Victory Fund. The drawing will take place at the Sportsmen's Banquet on October 9th, 2021. You can purchase tickets from Chairwoman Mary Boughton. 

If you're interested in becoming a gun sponsor, please email [email protected] in order to sponsor a gun. The guns available for sponsorship may be found here.

Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event, until the drawing begins. More information may be found at the North Carolina Sportsmen website by clicking on their logo above.

Ticket prices are as follows:
 

       1 Ticket            $50

       3 Tickets            $100

       6 Tickets           $150

     12 Tickets          $200

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AROUND THE DISTRICT

From 3rd District Chairman, Dave Wickersham:

First things first, a huge shout out to Joe Hollowell, Carolyn Meadows and all the good folks in Edenton who made sure we had a great time......which we did!  There were about 70 EX CMT members and guests that participated and the weather couldn't have been better.  Senator Sanderson offered a moving invocation on the green across from the old Courthouse where we also had the Pledge, National Anthem and a 9/11 reflection. Thanks to Pete Benton, we had a group photo taken on the steps of the Courthouse (we will try to get copies) and then moved inside and were privileged to hear comments by former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin. Next was a wonderful lunch in the Ballroom above the Courtroom followed by an abbreviated business session in order to give our other Guest Speaker, cyber security expert Doug Gould,some time to explain some of the issues associated with ensuring election integrity.  Doug attended the Mike Lindell Symposium and shared some of that experience with us.  We spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the Edenton waterfront, trolley tours, and historic sites.  Edenton provided a welcome gift to all attendees, including some Chowan County peanuts!  It was a special day and I believe everyone had a terrific time.

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That's right! Carteret County GOP will be hosting the next meeting of the 3rd District GOP Executive Committee!

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Reverse Raffle tickets are available! $100 gets you a meal for 2, and entry in a drawing for $5000. Buy 5 tickets, get 1 free. This is the one game you don't want to be the first pick. See an Executive Committee member today to get your ticket! Only 300 will be sold.

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For more information, or to donate, please contact Chairman Mary Boughton ([email protected]), or Vice Chairman Stephanie Broughton ([email protected]).

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Crystal Coast Republican Women

Follow CCRW on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with their current events.

CCRW's next meeting will be on October 15th, 10am at the Carteret GOP HQ.    #ICYMI our Fashions By The Sea was a huge hit! RNC Committeewoman Kyshia Brassington Lineberger brought the sparkle  and MC’ed the Fashion Show. Judge Beth Freshwater Smith for North Carolina Court of Appeals came to visit, and Celeste Coppage Cairns made a huge announcement (clue: for NC ). Thank you to all the vendors that participated, and an even bigger thanks to our 1st Vice President, Martie Cochran, and her superstar Events Committee. We can’t wait to see what they have planned for the Christmas Luncheon on December 10th. The show couldn’t have happened without our wonderful fashion donors- Elly’s Gift Shop, Posh Pelican, and Island Proper. Also, congratulations to all the raffle winners!

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Crystal Coast Republican Men's Club   CCRMC's next meeting is October 21st at Southern Salt in Morehead City. The evening begins with a dutch-treat social hour at 5:30pm, and the business begins at 7pm. All registered Republicans are invited to attend.

Follow CCRMC on Facebook!

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 September 7th, 2021

News and Events

STATE AND NATIONAL

The 2021 Gun Raffle will benefit the Judicial Victory Fund. The drawing will take place at the Sportsmen's Banquet on October 9th, 2021. You can purchase tickets from Chairwoman Mary Boughton. 

If you're interested in becoming a gun sponsor, please email [email protected] in order to sponsor a gun. The guns available for sponsorship may be found here.

Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event, until the drawing begins. More information may be found at the North Carolina Sportsmen website by clicking on their logo above.

Ticket prices are as follows:
 

       1 Ticket            $50

       3 Tickets            $100

       6 Tickets           $150

       12 Tickets          $200

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AROUND THE DISTRICT

The next 3rd District Executive Committee meeting will be held in Edenton on September 11th. The meeting will start at 11am on the lawn of the historic Courthouse. After the presenting of the Colors, the Pledge, the National Anthem, a moment to reflect on the 20 year anniversary of 9/11, attendees will be given short presentation of the origin of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Former NC Chief Justice, Mark Martin, will continue the presentation and give some personal recollections of the Courthouse. Lunch will be served in the Ballroom upstairs, then reconvene in the Courtroom for a brief business session. There are plenty of sites to see in the town, and a Trolley tour will be available for those that are interested.

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Reverse Raffle tickets are available! $100 gets you a meal for 2, and entry in a drawing for $5000. Buy 5 tickets, get 1 free. This is the one game you don't want to be the first pick. See an Executive Committee member today to get your ticket! Only 300 will be sold.

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For more information, or to donate, please contact Chairman Mary Boughton ([email protected]), or Vice Chairman Stephanie Broughton ([email protected]).

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Crystal Coast Republican Women

Follow CCRW on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with their current events.

CCRW's next event will be their Fashions By The Sea - a fashion show featuring a few of their club members as models, and exhibitors from the county. See the registration form below for more information, or go to EventBrite.

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Crystal Coast Republican Men's Club   CCRMC's next meeting is September 16th at Southern Salt in Morehead City. The evening begins with a dutch-treat social hour at 5:30pm, and the business begins at 7pm. All registered Republicans are invited to attend.

Follow CCRMC on Facebook!

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Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

August 31, 2021

News and Events

STATE AND NATIONAL

• The events in Kabul are sickening and heartbreaking - the American people are continuing to pray for the victims and their families.
• Sadly, there are now deadly consequences for the way the Biden administration bungled the Afghanistan withdrawal.
• The Biden administration needs to stop claiming the Americans they are leaving behind in Afghanistan want to stay.
• Many Americans cannot get to the airport and Joe Biden has no plan to help them.
• The Biden administration has admitted people have been turned away at Taliban checkpoints.
• The chaos in Afghanistan makes clear what we already knew: Joe Biden is incapable of serving as Commander in Chief - the U.S. and the world are less safe because of him.
  • Officials in the Biden Administration admitted that a list of names of U.S. citizens have been shared with the Taliban.
  • Biden's failure to plan for the withdrawal has delivered an enormous amount of advanced U.S. military equipment to the Taliban - all paid for by U.S. tax dollars.
  • The Taliban is dictating terms to the United States of America - and Biden is letting them get away with it.
• ICYMI: Read these Op Eds on the crisis in Afghanistan written by North Carolina Republican elected officials:
  • Senator Thom Tillis: Mr. Biden, 70,000 need to get out of Afghanistan.
  • NC House Speaker Tim Moore: As a Free Afghanistan Fades Before Our Eyes, We Must Fulfill Our Obligations to Our Veterans and Allies.
  • State Rep. Erin Paré: It didn't have to be this way.
• Our prayers are with the U.S. Marines, Navy, Army, and innocent civilians who were killed and wounded in the horrific terrorist attacks near the Kabul airport.

• Lt. Governor Robinson's Fairness and Accountability in the Classroom for Teachers and Students (FACTS) task force investigating Critical Race Theory in the NC education system gave its first update.
• The purpose of this task force is to answer the question of whether indoctrination is happening in NC public schools. Lt. Gov. Robinson said that after doing this report and task force, that "the overwhelming answer is yes, it is."
• The advisory board for FACTS consists of 12 people, made up of teachers, local and state board members, lawmakers, university professors, and other community members.
• Following Lt. Governor's remarks, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Catherine Truitt, gave brief remarks.
  • In summation, Superintendent Truitt said that although the vase majority of public school teachers keep their lessons professional and unbiased, the FACTS task force has provided evidence that some teachers do, in fact, improperly use their platform to influence their students' political beliefs.
• The largest percentage of submissions for a single school district came from Wake County Public Schools, with 20.9%. Orange County Public Schools followed with 12.8%, then Forsyth at 7% and Guilford at 5.5%.
• Following the press conference, the Senate Education/Higher Education Standing Committee approved House Bill 324, Ensuring Dignity & Nondiscrimination/Schools.
  • Chairman Blackwell (R-Burke) said this legislation would "ensure that tax dollars are spent to educate our students and not on distracting political projects."
• Republican leaders in North Carolina are united in their opposition to Critical Race Theory. Participation of parents, students, and educators across the state have created a strong collection of concrete evidence that helps NC take a tremendous stride in creating more fair and accountable classrooms.

2021 Gun Raffle

The 2021 Gun Raffle will benefit the Judicial Victory Fund. The drawing will take place at the Sportsmen's Banquet on October 9th, 2021. You can purchase tickets from Chairwoman Mary Boughton. 

If you're interested in becoming a gun sponsor, please email [email protected] in order to sponsor a gun. The guns available for sponsorship may be found here.

Raffle tickets will also be sold at the event, until the drawing begins. More information may be found at the North Carolina Sportsmen website by clicking on their logo above.

Ticket prices are as follows:
 

AROUND THE DISTRICT

The September meeting of the 3rd Congressional District Executive Committee will be on September 11th at 11am in Edenton. The meeting will take place on the lawn in front of the 1767 Courthouse, the oldest operating Courthouse in the US. There will be a presentation of colors, immediately followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, and a remembrance for why the day is now known as Patriot's Day. Former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin will be the guest speaker. There is a full afternoon of events, and this is one meeting you won't want to miss.

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Reverse Raffle tickets are available! $100 gets you a meal for 2, and entry in a drawing for $5000. Buy 5 tickets, get 1 free. This is the one game you don't want to be the first pick. See an Executive Committee member today to get your ticket! Only 300 will be sold.

For more information, or to donate, please contact Chairman Mary Boughton ([email protected]), or Vice Chairman Stephanie Broughton ([email protected]).

Crystal Coast Republican Women

CARTOON OF THE WEEK

Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

          August 10, 2021

News and Events

STATE AND NATIONAL

• The Democrats just released the framework for their $3.5 trillion reckless tax-and-spending spree. It's worse than we feared.
• The $3.5 trillion bill is larger than the economy of the UK, four times the size of Obama's stimulus, and the size of the entire 2010 federal budget. Because the spending is half financed by new debt, the national debt would skyrocket to $45 trillion in 2031!
• This budget includes:
  • Radical Green New Deal-style socialist policies.
  • Amnesty during a border crisis.
  • A tax cut for the wealthy, a so-called "SALT cap relief", to personally benefit elite liberal donors in blue states and Democrats in Congress.
• This spending spree won't help the economy, it will slow economic growth, raise taxes, and leave less money in American's pockets.
• North Carolinians are facing the grim economic reality created by the Democrats. For example:
  • A restaurant owner in Winston-Salem said, "I will give you an example, I am paying $200 more a week in mayonnaise."
  • Alex Simpson, the owner of Simpson's Eggs in Monroe, said, "When you go to increase in the cost of a dozen eggs to produce by 10, 15, 20 cents, you can pretty much eliminate the profits out of it really quickly. We can't take it forever. We'll take it here for a little while. But sooner or later, it's gonna have to trickle down to the consumer."
  • Kerry Bryant, West 94th Street Pub in Durham, said, "Food prices have skyrocketed, and we're having to substitute and try to figure out what we can bring in that we normally have on our menu that we feel like is quality."
• It's a budget that makes North Carolinians poorer, Washington, D.C. more powerful, and liberal lobbyist richer, all while sending your money down the toilet.

54 Legislators called on the CEO's or our state's major hospital systems to reevaluate their decision to require all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination in order to keep their jobs.

"We believe there is a better path forward that includes more attention, consideration and flexibility surrounding the concerns and uneasiness of employees, as well as the impact such a mandate will have on recruitment, retention and quality of care. With the current nursing and labor shortage, this decision to terminate nurses and other healthcare professionals who do not take the vaccine will only exacerbate the problem. These men and women were rightly hailed as healthcare heroes while serving on the frontlines against COVID-19. It is unfair to force them to choose between their job and taking a vaccine, especially when it is only authorized for 'emergency use only'."
 

DISTRICT

The 5th Annual 3rd District Kidwell Picnic has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 11th,  11am to 2pm at Rep. & Mrs. Keith Kidwell's home in Chocowinity. Attendees are asked to bring a chair and a dish to share. The grilled burgers and brats will be provided.

The Legislative Day has also been postponed for a date TBD.

The 3rd District Executive Committee will meet on Saturday, August 14th at the Bucher Farm in Bridgeton. NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley will be in attendance to give us an update on NCGOP. Dexter Lui will be the guest speaker and will talk about the importance of defending the 2nd Amendment and the concept of creating "Freedom Ambassadors" in our counties.

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For more information, or to donate, please contact Chairman Mary Boughton ([email protected]), or Vice Chairman Stephanie Broughton ([email protected]).

North Carolina community colleges take the top six spots of this year's SmartAsset Study, with eight schools in the top 10. This is the second year in a row the state has dominated the list. The North Carolina Community Colleges, with the continued support of the state legislature, is leading the nation when it comes to providing affordable, quality education and training. 

Crystal Coast Republican Women

CCRW's next meeting will be August 20th, 10am.  The meeting is open to all registered Republicans. Don't forget a shareable dish for the potluck lunch after the meeting! This month's guest speakers are Senator Norm Sanderson and Marty Cooke, candidate for U.S. Senate.

Crystal Coast Republican Men's Club

CARTOON OF THE WEEK

Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

• According to GasBuddy, gas prices across North Carolina are rising with no end in sight. 
• In the last week,
  • Greensboro gas prices increased 7.7 cents per gallon, averaging $2.93 per gallon.
  • Raleigh gas prices increased 5.3 cents per gallon.
  • Jacksonville prices increased 10.5 center per gallon, averaging $2.90 per gallon.
  • Carteret County is in the top 40% for highest gas prices in NC.
  • GasBuddy's survey also reports that the price per gallon of gas is 3.1 cents higher than one month ago, nearly double the climb of the national average in the same time span.
• To make matters worse, the American Automobile Association warns drivers to expect gas prices to soar another 10-20 cents through August. It will be the most expensive gas Americans have paid for since 2014.
• Gas prices are at a 7-year high, about $1 per gallon more on average since election day, with some areas seeing prices over $4 per gallon.
• The excess annual cost of gas, groceries, clothing, and healthcare in 2021 will be a whopping $1400. But hey! You saved 16 cents at your 4th of July BBQ!

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DISTRICT

The 5th Annual 3rd District Kidwell Picnic will be on Saturday, August 7th from 11am to 2pm at Rep. & Mrs. Keith Kidwell's home in Chocowinity. Attendees are asked to bring a chair and a dish to share. The grilled burgers and brats will be provided. RSVP by July 30th (contact Stephanie Broughton for RSVP information). There is a Legislative Day scheduled for August 4th. Please let Mary Boughton or Stephanie Broughton know if you plan to attend.

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Plan of Organization

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'The StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit states, “If a school does not require individuals who are not fully vaccinated to wear a mask, they should ensure a layered mitigation strategy, including physical distancing, ventilation, hand hygiene, adequate access to diagnostic and screening testing and closely monitor for increases in COVID-19 cases.” Board members reiterated the priority placed on the health and safety of students and staff and the importance of students attending school face-to-face. After Dr. Jackson's presentation and discussion by Board members, a unanimous decision was made by the Carteret County Board of Education to make masks optional in Carteret County Public Schools. Students and staff members will not be required to wear masks during the 2021-2022 school year, however, mask-wearing is optional for students and staff.' Carteret County Public Schools FaceBook Page

 

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Crystal Coast Republican Women

CCRW's next meeting will be August 20th, 10am.  The meeting is open to all registered Republicans. Don't forget a shareable dish for the potluck lunch after the meeting!

Follow CCRW on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with their current events.

 

One of CCRW's Caring For America projects is collecting school supplies each year and donating to the "Stuff the Bus" program. This year supplies will be collected at Staples and Walmart on August 6th and 7th from 9am to 6pm and on August 8th from 1pm to 5pm.

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Crystal Coast Republican Men's Club   CCRMC's next meeting is August 19th at Southern Salt in Morehead City. The evening begins with a dutch-treat social hour at 5:30pm, and the business begins at 7pm. All registered Republicans are invited to attend. Follow CCRMC on Facebook!

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CARTOON OF THE WEEK

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July 27, 2021 News and Events STATE AND NATIONAL   "I think Americans are done. I mean, they are watching the censorship, the cancel culture, they're watching big tech in collusion with the Biden administration suppressing free speech. But beyond that - gas prices are up, we're seeing inflation, we are seeing our groceries costing more, we are seeing the disaster of our border not being secure, abandoning Israel, and vacating our energy independence. These are so many things that are coming out of this administration and such a short time to dismantle what the Trump administration did so well that lifted every American. So, we're looking forward to a great midterm to discuss those ideas. And let's not forget defunding the police. I mean, Democrats are all for making our cities and our communities less safe and secure." -Ronna McDaniel, RNC Chairwoman

• Chipman holds law-abiding gun owners in contempt. He has:
  • Suggested first-time gun owners were doomsday preppers and compared them to the Tiger King.
  • Recommended gun owners should "secure that gun locked and unloaded and hide it behind the cans of tuna and beef jerky that you've stored in a cabinet and only bring it out if the zombies start to appear."
  • Explained: "I think there's also an element for people who chose not to serve [in the military] that this somehow allows them to connect with that service without them having to do it - like you can kind of act patriotic without having to do it."
• Chipman has suggested that some people should be arrested even before they commit a crime, but is open to reinstating felons' ability to own a gun after they are released from prison.
• Chipman's service record also raises serious questions on his competence:
  • Senators on the Judiciary Committee have received information suggesting that Chipman misplaced or lost his service weapon when he was at the ATF.
  • Chipman allegedly made a radically charged comment in 2007, saying to multiple coworkers "wow, there were an unusually large number number of African American agents that passed the exam this time. They must have been cheating".

July 14, 2021
For Immediate Release

Raleigh, NC - Today, the North Carolina State Senate announced legislation to address anti-discrimination in school curriculum. 

• That one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex;
• An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive;
• An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race or sex;
• A meritocracy is inherently racist or sexist;
• Particular character traits, values, moral or ethical codes, privileges, or beliefs should be ascribed to a race or sex, or to an individual because of the individual's race or sex.

"Students must not be forced to adopt an ideology that is separate and distinct from history; an ideology that attacks 'the very foundations of the liberal order,' and that promotes 'present discrimination' – so long as it’s against the right people – as 'antiracist,'" said Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham.)

“Diversity should be celebrated, not weaponized through the harmful teachings of doctrines like Critical Race Theory (CRT)," said NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley. "North Carolina students deserve an education that promotes unity and academic achievement, not division.”

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Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

• The new RNC TV ad aired on FOX during the MLB All-Star game last Tuesday.

• This past week the NEA, the nation's largest teacher's union, publicly admitted they are beginning a nationwide campaign to push K-12 CRT curriculum in thousands of school districts.
  • They approved funding to attached those who oppose their radical CRT takeover.
  • They attempted to cover up and delete these announcements from their website after receiving backlash.
• Randi Weingarten, AFT union boss and Joe Biden campaigner, encouraged members to break the law to teach CRT.
• Republicans are fighting back against CRT:
  • 5 states have passed legislation banning CRT in schools (TX, OK, TN, IA, ID)
  • More than 15 states have introduced legislation to ban CRT in schools.
  • Parents and students have expressed their opposition at local school board meetings across the country.
• Polling shows a majority of Americans reject CRT teachings.

• New data from the Labor Department shows producer prices have spiked at the highest pace on record. This is the 3rd month in a row producer prices have reached a new record high:
  • April: 6.2% on an annual basis.
  • May: 6.6% on an annual basis.
  • June: 7.3% on an annual basis.
• In June consumer prices increased at a 5.4% annual rate - the fastest rate in 13 years!
• Core inflation rose 4.5%, the highest jump since 1991!
• Under President Biden we are paying more for almost everything.
  • The price of used cars and trucks has increased 45.2% annually - the largest change ever reported.
  • Restaurant prices are 4.1% higher than last year.
  • Home prices have increased by about 15%.
  • Gas prices haven't been this high since 2014!
  • Airfare rates have increased about 10% per week.

For more information, or to donate, please contact Chairman Mary Boughton ([email protected]), or Vice Chairman Stephanie Broughton ([email protected]).

Chimer Clark

Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

                                                                                                      July 12, 2021

News and Events

• Another disappointing jobs report was released. Unemployment rose to 5.9% in June, increasing the number of unemployed Americans to 9.5 million. The rate increased for:
  • Women
  • Black Americans
  • Hispanic and Latino Americans
  • Asian Americans
  • Workers without a high school or college degree

• While NC were celebrating our nation's 245th year of independence, King Cooper celebrated his 57th veto, the most of any governor in North Carolina history. The latest vetoes include:
  • SB116: "Put North Carolina Back to Work Act"
    • This legislation passed the House with bipartisan support. SB116 would have made unemployment benefits non-taxable income and withdrawn our state from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Agreement (FPUC).
  • SB43: "Protect Religious Meeting Places"
    • This common-sense bill would extend gun rights to places of worship that also have a private school, as long as the church allows it and it does not take place during school activities. Guns are already allowed in churches, if they so choose.
  • HB453: "Human Life Non-Discrimination Act/No Eugenics"
    • This bill had bipartisan support in the state House of Representatives, and would prevent discrimination against the unborn because of their God-given characteristics.

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Mission Statement
Communicate to Carteret County citizens our conservative values based on constitutionally limited government, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability, fostering strong business competition, supporting our military, while recognizing the importance of individual freedom and responsibility.

                                July 7th, 2021

News and Events

• The White House reported American's saved $.16 this holiday weekend. Psaki's response to questions here.
• RNC's Statement on Kamala Harris's 100 Days as Border Czar.

Here's your chance to tour North Carolina's Capital with Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. For more information visit the Lt. Gov. website here.

From NCGOP Vice Chairwoman Susan Mills

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The Hot Dog & Apple Pie Event at the County HQ was a big hit! Morehead City Fire Department attended with their ladder truck, and we had two beautiful classic cars, courtesy of Bogue Auto. Thank you to CCRW and CCRMC for providing the hot dogs, apple pies, drinks, and ice cream.

 

Rep. Pat McElraft and Sen. Norm Sanderson joined us on Saturday as well. It was a beautiful weekend to celebrate our Independence Day!

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Municipal Filing is Open!
 

Filing closes on July 16th. Carteret County Municipal elections are Nonpartisan Plurality so there will not be a primary or run off. All offices will be voted for on November 2nd, 2021. The following offices are up for election this November:

June 28th, 2021

News and Events

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CCGOP, CCRW, & CCRMC are co-hosting the annual Hot Dog & Apple Pie event on Saturday, July 3rd, from 11am to 2pm. This event is open to the public, and we'll be showing off our freshly painted walls and new carpet! Pass the word and invite your neighbors!

Carpet is scheduled to be installed this week, June 30th-July 2nd.

Crystal Coast Republican Women
 

1st Edition                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               June 24th, 2021

News and Events

STATE AND NATIONAL

• The NC Board of Elections Agrees to Republican's Rule Change to Allow More Poll Observers.
• SB 173, Free the Smiles Act, has passed the NC House. This bill gives local school boards the authority to determine masking policies for the students in their district. It has now moved to the Senate for concurrence. 
• RNC Chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel, has launched the "Real America" Podcast. Listen here.

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CCGOP, CCRW, & CCRMC are co-hosting the annual Hot Dog & Apple Pie event on Saturday, July 3rd, from 11am to 2pm. This event is open to the public, and we'll be showing off our freshly painted walls and new carpet!

 

With that being said, we had a great turnout for the "Paint Party" on June 12th. After the morning crew took care of removing items off the walls and spackling the paint crew took over and had the walls covered in less than an hour! One lucky volunteer even learned how to paint, and a pug helped with the trim!

 

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Crystal Coast Republican Women
 

   CCRW held their annual Scholarship / Membership event last week at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach. During intermission Trey Allen for NC Supreme Court and Amy Kate Adams Budd spoke about the upcoming elections.
   North Carolina Federation of Republican Women President, Pat C. Smith was the guest speaker, and we were so honored to have her join us on the Coast! The NFRW Convention is coming up in September and CCRW can't wait to join her and their fellow Republican Women to represent NC in Orlando.
   The Scholarship recipients this year are impressive. William Chadwick and Taylor Bundy have been a "little" busy over the last four years, and certainly have bright futures! We couldn't think of two more deserving. We know they'll be stars at NC State and University of Tennessee. Maybe join the College Republicans? 

: Eden Gordon Hill

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Crystal Coast Republican Men's Club
 

CCRMC had their monthly meeting on June 10th. Judge Jefferson Griffin, NC Court of Appeals, was their guest speaker. Dr. Willie Montague, Morehead native and candidate for Congress FL-10, visited as well! Be sure to attend their next meeting at Southern Salt on July 15th!

 

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WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on Brnovich vs. DNC ruling: 

"Today's United States Supreme Court ruling is a resounding victory for election integrity and the rule of law. Democrats were attempting to make Arizona ballots less secure for political gain, and the Court saw right through their partisan lies. In Arizona and across the nation, states know best how to manage their own elections. The RNC is proud to have worked closely with the Arizona GOP to support this historic victory, and we will continue our comprehensive efforts to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat."

The filing period for Municipal elections will open on July 2nd, and close on July 16th. The spreadsheet below shows the offices that are available for filing at the municipal level.

The current schedule for elections is as follows:

Partisan Primary and Election: Sept. 14, 2021 (if primary), Oct. 5, 2021 (if second primary), and Nov. 5th, 2021.

Nonpartisan Primary and Election: Oct. 5, 2021 (if primary), and Nov. 2, 2021.

Nonpartisan Election and Runoff: Oct. 5, 2021 and Nov. 2, 2021 (if runoff).

Nonpartisan Plurality: Nov. 2, 2021.