Richmond County Daily Journal - August 8, 2010

One of my fondest and proudest memories growing up in rural Biscoe was hearing my father, a veteran of the Second World War, talk about his service to our country and the sacrifices and risks demanded of him and his fellow soldiers. In World War II, the entire country went to war, and those at home shared in the national effort on a daily basis: rationing, buying war bonds, producing the planes and other supplies the fighting forces needed. They were all part of America’s commitment to defend freedom across the globe.

Enquirer Journal - August 5, 2010

Crowds attended various National Night Out events throughout the county.

Residents and public safety officials said they enjoyed the event because of the way it brought them together.

Members of the Monroe Police and Fire departments, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County EMS and many others participated.

“I got to tell you, Union County’s got it going on,” Linda Kappaut, the director of South Piedmont Community College’s Human Resources Development Program, said.

Richmond County Daily Journal - August 1, 2010

I have made it a priority in office to do all that I can to help senior citizens. As we get older, as a matter of necessity, we tend to rely more and more on the care and guidance of others for many of the challenges we once were able to handle on our own. This is normal and natural, and providing that assistance to seniors is a sign of respect and affection for their lives of work and service.

Anson Record - July 27, 2010

CONCORD, NC - Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) voted again to extend unemployment benefits to millions of out of work Americans. The extension will restore benefits to over 2.5 million jobless Americans, and will retroactively cover those whose benefits had expired.