Virginia Foxx: “Our education system is in crisis.”

I rise to recognize Vance Patterson, an exemplary North Carolinian and someone I consider myself very fortunate to call a friend. Vance describes himself as a ``serial entrepreneur,'' and when you come to learn of his story, that…

I rise to recognize Valencia Abbott, of Rockingham Early College High School, who was recently named the 2025 National History Teacher of the Year. This is a monumental accomplishment and one that speaks volumes to Ms. Abbott's passion for…

I had the wonderful opportunity to stop in at Top of the Mountain Farms in Ashe County and support a local small business selling Christmas trees and wreaths. Becky and Bill Fairchild, the owners of this Christmas tree farm, were very…

I rise to recognize Mr. Scottie Cook, a career and technical education teacher in the Alexander County School System. In September, Mr. Cook was recognized as a winner of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for teaching excellence…