Jim Burgin

🚨#NEW: The #NCSenate unanimously passed SB-562 the “Second Chance Act.” This criminal justice reform bill improves our state’s expunction laws and provides a second chance for folks convicted of nonviolent crimes in NC. LINK: ncleg.gov/BillLookup/201…

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - John 15:13 #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2020 #WeRemember #AmericatheBeautiful

Shoutout to the dedicated staff at Lee County Senior Services who are working hard to provide at-home-meals to our community’s most high-risk citizens. ❤️ Keep going team, we are so proud of you! #InThisTogether #AmeriCAN #WeAreCommunity

Social distance is not emotional distance. Make sure you are taking care of your physical & emotional health in the wake of #COVID19. The National Disaster Distress Helpline offers crisis counseling & emotional support 24/7 at 1-800-985-5990. samhsa.gov/find-help/disa…

Scammers are taking advantage of our current situation with COVID-19 and attempting new ways to defraud others. Please be vigilant, keep an eye out on these scams and beware of the red flags. #COVID19NC

BREAKING: Paycheck Protection Program Applications for small businesses & nonprofits are officially OPEN! To apply, visit @SBAgov online at sba.gov. See below for FAQs 👇🏻 uschamber.com/sites/default/… #WeAreCommunity #ShopLocal #InThisTogether

#iykyk: Governor Cooper signed Executive Order No. 124. Click below to read the order in its entirety. governor.nc.gov/documents/exec…

I don’t ever see us doing open heart transplant or open heart surgery in Harnett County, but I do think most people want to stay as close to home as they can for their healthcare. (Listen at 04:33) via @SpecNewsRDU spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n…

🚨Attention child care centers.🚨 If you wish to remain open after March 31, you need to fill out a COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Provider Application. New guidelines take effect April 1. More info here: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/Coro…. Forms are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.

NC Public Health and Emergency Management officials will provide #COVID19NC updates at 2 p.m. Watch the briefing live in English and Spanish at ncdps.gov/storm-update.

Kindness is an act of courage! Every day we witness the best of our community and Harnett County Schools has made a difference by donating surgical masks to Harnett Emergency Management in the wake of #COVIDー19. Let’s continue to cultivate kindness! ❤️ mydailyrecord.com/stories/school…

Today, we honor & remember our Vietnam War Veterans as we reflect upon their sacrifice & service to protect our freedoms. As one nation, we are forever grateful to each of you! #WelcomeHome #VietnamWarVeteransDay #HonorTheFallen

PSA: Help is available for those with children under the age of 18 who rely on reduced & free school meals. Text FOODNC to 877-877 or COMIDA to 877-877. For more information visit the link below: 👇🏻 ncdhhs.gov/news/press-rel… #TogetherApart #COVID19NC

Hardship has a way of bringing out the best in our community. Teachers at Triton High School recently packed food bags for students who lack access to food as a result of COVID-19. They truly care for our community & embody the spirit of Harnett County! mydailyrecord.com/stories/triton…

TOMORROW MORNING: I’ll be on “In Focus with @LorettaBoniti” to talk about rural hospital preparedness in the wake of COVID-19. TUNE IN to Spectrum News starting at 5:00amET! #InFocusNC #NCGA #COVID19 #TogetherWeCan

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 📢 The N.C. House Select Committee on COVID-19 is seeking remote public comment. Join the conversation by sending your concerns and suggestions through the below link. ncleg.gov/RequestForComm… #TogetherApart #NCHouse

COMING UP: N.C. House Select Committee on COVID-19’s Economic Working Group will meet remotely to discuss concerns facing businesses & the workforce during this crisis. Listen in today at 11:00amET online through the GA’s audio system: ncleg.gov/Audio/1228. #TogetherApart

Happy National Agriculture Awareness Day! Agriculture is one of North Carolina’s most important industries! And here’s GREAT NEWS from our @NCAgriculture: #NCAg #AgAwarenessDay #EatLocal #GotToBeNC #ThankAFarmer #KnowYourFarmer

Let's all do our part to #StopTheSpread of RUMORS and #COVID19. Stay away from others. Wash those hands. And only share info from reliable sources. #ShareFactsNotGerms

Hearing a lot about texts from "friends at DHS" or "friends with connections at DHS" that say DHS is planning a national lock down. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Do not believe the disinformation campaigns. Please do not pass it along. Use trusted local and federal government sources.