John Rice Carter: “I want to be completely clear about that.”

I rise today to thank Brian Patterson who was recently honored with the Carnegie Medal of Heroism for his courageous acts in a 2022 car crash. Brian is a retired soldier and LifeStar mechanic. On July 8, 2022, while driving down the…

I rise today to recognize Steve Mullenix, former chair of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs. Steve is retiring after 16 years of dedication and service to the council. He has been instrumental in strengthening…

The city of Pikeville has experienced significant and devastating flooding since yesterday afternoon, resulting in widespread impacts to our community.

I rise today to honor Sarah Mitchell, a member of the Piedmont Hospital Home Help team who recently became a living kidney donor. In early 2025, Sarah noticed a Facebook acquaintance in Georgia who needed a transplant. However, after many…