Website aids military absentee voters local base
Marine Corps photo by CPL. Paul Peterson notes FVAP data shows in 2018 over two thirds of U S service members voted by absentee ballot. Timmy Froemming at Camp Lejeune explains FVAP.gov helps military voters and overseas eligible family members cast ballots. He adds over 100 voting assistance officers advise across three local installations. In 2006 only about one third of ballots reached counted status.
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McConnell says Senate will vote if Pelosi Mnuchin reach COVID package deal
McConnell signaled a Senate vote would be possible if Pelosi and Mnuchin seal a large relief bill. Talks frame a possible agreement ahead of Election Day with debates over tax credits for the poor, state and local aid, liability protections, jobless aid, direct payments, and funding for schools and vaccines. Pelosi stressed ongoing gaps and aimed to spur proposals rather than finalize language.
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New Bern Humane Society to build 1.2 million shelter
Colonial Capital Humane Society plans a 1.2 million facility to replace aging housing. The current site at 817 Airport Road houses 84 cats and 28 dogs and rapid weather needs. Phase 1 will add a climate controlled cat house with land cleared in spring, followed by indoor dog kennels with outdoor runs.
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Biden Eyes Black Voter Energy Ahead of Durham Visit
Durham radio DJ Brian Dawson notes rising Black voter energy as Joe Biden campaigns, saying 2020 feels different from 2016 amid Black Lives Matter and perceived treatment of Blacks. He believes turnout could drive change, reflecting community sentiment ahead of the election.
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