This past week in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has been filled with moments of reflection, celebration, and inspiration — reminding us of the strong legacy we are privileged to inherit and the bright future our students are shaping.
In the 2025–26 “long” legislative long session, I introduced 19 bills — 10 as first primary sponsor — aimed at addressing the House District 27’s unique challenges.
This week in our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, our schools have been alive with excitement, learning, and celebration as we prepare to close out another strong academic year. From our youngest learners exploring their future schools to our seniors preparing to walk across the graduation stage, the theme of growth is resonating throughout every hallway, classroom, and campus.
Until recently, if you received a pension from a job that did not pay into Social Security and you've also worked in a job that did, your Social Security benefits at retirement were reduced based on your pension income.
This week across our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District, we experienced a wave of celebration, appreciation, and achievement that reminded us all just how special our school community truly is.