From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson August 20, 2025 | | |
Dear Friend of Senate District 9,
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
My team and I are committed to serving our community and our state, working hard each day to bring about positive change. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue addressing the important issues impacting our district! Your voices and concerns continue to guide our efforts in the General Assembly, and we remain focused on bringing your priorities to the forefront.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
| | This week, committee appointments were assigned. I am honored to serve as chair for the oversight committees on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources as well as Capital Improvements! | | |
We appreciate your time in reading our newsletter and would love to hear your thoughts! What do you enjoy most, and what could we improve to make it more valuable to you?
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine and enhance our content. Feel free to share your suggestions—we’re listening!
| | Invite your Friends/Family! | |
If you'd like to invite others to receive our weekly district newsletter, you can invite them using the button below!
| | GO Grants are a great way to get our students outdoors! Apply for a GO Grant today! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no deadline to apply! | |
White Lake Marine to hold annual Nautique reunion
| | |
The annual Correct Craft/Nautique owners’ reunion is set for Sept. 20, 2025 at White Lake Marine (WLM) where they will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of WLM along with Nautique’s centennial anniversary.
From an ancestry that came from the sea and the coast of Portugal, White Lake Marine’s owners Carl (Carlos) deAndrade, Dianne deAndrade and their son, David deAndrade are celebrating their 40th year in business with their anniversary date in September.
| |
Local church brings several partners together to host Operation Giveback
| | |
For the second year in a row, Kingdom Partnership Christian Center (KPCC) joined together with several partners to host a community event for all ages.
“I think the event was a success because objectives were met. We ensured through meetings, research, past events, and feedback that we were aware of the current needs in our community. I feel like our team executed with compassion and a heart to serve.
| | Parade Entries Open for 2025 Jones County Heritage Festival | | |
The Jones County Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and preparations are underway for the annual parade.
Entries are open to bands, businesses, farms, churches, and community groups. The deadline to register is September 5.
For entry forms and additional information, visit: jcheritagefestival.com/parade.
| |
Burgaw’s Murder Mystery Dinner returns with 1990s theme
| | |
The Town of Burgaw is bringing back its Annual Murder Mystery Dinner next month. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot.
This year’s theme will transport guests back to the 1990s, encouraging attendees to dress in true ’90s style while taking part in an interactive detective-style experience.
| |
Dozens of new manufacturing jobs coming to Sampson County
| | |
LG Textile Corp is opening a new premium apparel cut and sew facility in Clinton on Oct. 1. The company will temporarily occupy an old furniture store along Southeast Boulevard in a shopping plaza.
The new plant will manufacture high-quality apparel for premium and luxury brands.
This is an expansion from the company’s Harrisburg location. The Sampson County location will produce 100% USA-made textiles. The facility is expected to create 60 to 80 new jobs in 2025, with an additional 130 positions projected for 2026 and 2027.
| | N.C. Mountain State Fair Returns Sept. 5–14 with New Acts and Classic Fun | | |
The 31st Annual N.C. Mountain State Fair kicks off Sept. 5–14 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher, bringing a mix of new entertainment, competitions, rides, and local flavors.
Competitions in cooking, crafts, livestock, music, and more are now open for entry, with deadlines ranging from Aug. 8–22. Popular categories fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.
The fair features mountain music nightly, dozens of rides from Drew Expositions, and local goods at the Got to Be NC Pavilion, where nearly 40 food and beverage vendors will offer samples and sales.
Advance tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for kids (6–12) and seniors; children 5 and under are free. Special discount days include Student Day (Sept. 5 & 12), We CAN Fight Hunger Day (Sept. 10), and Salute to Service Day (Sept. 11). Details and tickets are available at www.wncagcenter.org.
| | August 16, 1918: Rescue at Sea | | |
The waters off North Carolina’s Outer Banks—known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic”—have claimed more than 600 ships due to treacherous shoals, strong currents, and storms. In wartime, German submarines added to the toll, sinking nearly 100 ships during the World Wars.
One of the most celebrated rescues occurred on August 16, 1918, when the British tanker Mirlo, carrying gasoline, struck a German mine near Bodie Island. The explosion was spotted by Captain John Allen Midgett and his crew at the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. Battling wind, surf, and burning seas, they navigated a narrow path through flaming gasoline to save sailors clinging to an overturned boat, then rescued two more lifeboats.
For their bravery, the crew received Gold Lifesaving Medals from the U.S., Victory Medals from Great Britain, and the Grand Cross of the American Cross of Honor from the Coast Guard. Today, the restored Chicamacomico Station stands as a tribute to the heroism of the Lifesaving Service.
| | | | |
