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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 2d

"Pierce, who helped write North Carolina’s current social studies standards, shared that, “we have to make an intentional effort to make the curriculum inclusive, equitable, and diverse. History is living and breathing. It’s not just the past.” #nced #ncpol

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Marking a legacy: Annie Wealthy Holland's impact on North Carolina schools

Community members recently honored Annie Wealthy Holland, an educator whose work shaped Black schools in NC during the Jim Crow era.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 2d

I presented a resolution to Warren County Ranger Jim Short Thursday night for being named the 2024 N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Employee of the Year for his work with the N.C. Forest Service. Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities safe! #warrencountync #HD27

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 2d

I was honored to host Chief State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor Thursday for my Bringing the Capital to the Constituents series event in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week and Month! He explained all of the vital work the NC OSFM does to keep our communities safe. #NationalFirePreventionWeek

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 3d

Join us tonight at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Armory as we host NC OSFM Chief Fire Marshal Brian Taylor! #firefighters #NationalFirePreventionWeek #NationalFirePreventionMonth

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 3d

Information on the impact of federal legislation on healthcare access and food security in NC courtesy of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 3d

I took to the House floor to congratulate to Roy Bell on his retirement from 32 years of service as mayor of Garysburg! #garysburgnc #northamptoncountync #HD27

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Rep. Pierce Congratulates Roy Bell

YouTube video by Rodney D. Pierce

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 4d

I presented a resolution Tuesday to Halifax County Tax Coordinator/Collector Doris B. Hawkins for the Halifax County Tax Department winning a 2025 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the NCACC. #ncpol #taxdepartment #halifaxcountync #HD27 #NCACC

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to ECU Health North Hospital on Tuesday’s ribbon cutting and dedication of its CNA Program, which was the vision of late nurse Sheryl Watson. #nchealth #ECUHealth #CNA #nurses

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to Principal Waters for inviting me to swear in the 2025-26 SGA officers at Enfield Middle STEAM Academy on Tuesday. #nced #ncpol #SGA #halifaxcountync #HD27

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 6d

Wishing Rep. Jarrod Lowery all the best as he steps away from the NC House for a new opportunity in public service.

We worked across the aisle on HB 103 "NC American Indian Hunting/Fishing Rights" — our bipartisan bill to grant licensure exemptions for tribal citizens. #ncpol #NativeRights

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 8d

One day after attending the Center for Energy Education's EnergyFEST on Thursday, I went to Hertford County Friday for the annual Roanoke Cooperative Clean Energy Expo. Again, I'm proud to support rural clean energy efforts. #CleanEnergy #ncpol #roanokecooperative

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 8d

FULL CIRCLE MOMENT!

I was honored to swear in the 2025-26 William R. Davie Middle STEM Academy SGA officers Friday morning.

I attended & graduated from Davie as a student, and started my teaching career there, which strengthened my political senses. #RepRodney #vikings #SGA #SwearinginCeremony

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 9d

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Here are some of the new North Carolina laws going into effect in October

From driver's license provisions to stricter ICE laws - here's what you need to know.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 9d

These are the people who really run the school! They get there before anyone else and they have the master key!

Happy National Custodian Day! #NationalCustodianDay #nced #ncpol

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 9d

Had a great time Thursday at the Center for Energy Education's EnergyFEST! Thank you to Secretary Reid Wilson of the NC Dept of Enviromental Quality for speaking during the program & @joshsteinnc.bsky.social for his video message. Proud to support rural clean energy efforts. #CleanEnergy #ncpol

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 10d

Rooted. Rural. Respected.

#RepRodney #PierceForNC #ncpol #HD27 #ReElectRodney

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

“When you view the military’s purpose as just about going out guns blazing and killing people, then you might think, well, you don’t need diversity to just go out and kill people,” she said. “But you do need diversity if what you really need to do is problem-solve.”

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Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a shift in military policy, emphasizing a return to traditional standards and a focus on "the warrior ethos."

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

"Nevertheless, Trump’s demands are emerging as the latest loyalty test for the president, and GOP lawmakers are beginning to fall in line." #redistricting

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‘There could very well be consequences’: Trump’s team pressures wary GOP lawmakers to draw new maps

The new pressure campaign from Trump and outside groups shows the party’s desperation to cling to its razor-thin majority next year.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

"Two Black residents, Moses Matthews and Rodney Pierce, sued the legislature in 2023, arguing that the Republican-drawn state Senate map split eastern Black Belt counties in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act." #ncpol #redistricting #northeastnc

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A federal judge gives NC Republicans a redistricting win • NC Newsline

A federal district judge ruled for the General Assembly in a redistricting lawsuit, saying Republicans did not create Senate districts in northeastern North Carolina that improperly dilute Black votin...

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

"In North Carolina, close to 60% of students in traditional public schools qualify for free or reduced-price school meals." #ncpol #FoodSecurity

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Food costs force more families to rely on school meals, report finds • NC Newsline

A new No Kid Hungry report shows how rising food prices are straining NC families, with school meals serving as a vital lifeline this fall.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

"If the rich and the Republicans can go out there and have money for tax cuts, to buy another yacht, to go out in space, why can’t I at least have health care to address my needs, my wife’s needs, and maintain a lifestyle that we deserve as an American family?”

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Protesters at US Capitol back Democrats in shutdown fight over health care costs • NC Newsline

A large crowd gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday hours before a federal government shutdown to protest rising health care costs

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

“We cannot get into this maximalist political power worldview because it will destroy this country.” #ncpol #redistricting #Elections

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Gov. Stein sounds off on ‘ridiculous’ mid-decade redistricting push • NC Newsline

Gov. Josh Stein condemned efforts to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map after comments by state Republican leadership.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

"The law does not give Boliek the power to run elections or set election policy, and having Woodhouse as a liaison creates confusion over who local boards should turn to for guidance, said board member Jeff Carmon, a Democrat. #ncpol #elections

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Argument erupts on the NC elections board over the new role handed a former GOP operative • NC Newsline

Democrats on the NC Board of Elections criticize the hiring of GOP operative Dallas Woodhouse as a state elections advisor.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

Federal government shutdown begins, with no easy exit in sight #govtshutdown

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Federal government shutdown begins, with no easy exit in sight • NC Newsline

U.S. Senate fails to advance two short-term government funding bills as Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over expiring health care tax credits.

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Rodney D. Pierce @pierce4nchouse.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to Warren County on Tuesday's National Recovery Month event that featured a ribbon cutting ceremony for a Naloxone Vending Machine that will be placed at the courthouse and be available to the public at no cost. #warrencountync #substanceuserecovery #NationalRecoveryMonth

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