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Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, let us remember how lucky we are to be able to spend time with family and friends, and let us remember to show the generosity and good feeling of this wonderful season throughout the whole year.
Published: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 @ 6:22 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It is that time, when bells are ringing and children are singing. It is the Christmas season, the most wonderful time of the year, many say.
Published: Saturday, December 31st, 2016 @ 7:37 pm
By: Michele Rhem
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The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 by a unanimous vote of 49-0 in the Senate and a unanimous vote of 115-0 in the House.
Published: Monday, December 19th, 2016 @ 5:37 am
By: Bill Cook
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We all woke up early this morning. Outside the window, I could see the day was bright and clear. The dogwood looked especially dashing wearing all shades of red against the blue expanse of sky
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 @ 11:26 am
By: Michele Rhem
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North Carolina State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released the following statement after being declared the winner in this year's election
Published: Thursday, November 10th, 2016 @ 3:15 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Bill Cook released the following statement on the passing of Dare County Commissioner Warren Judge
Published: Monday, November 7th, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Purpose of God Annex will receive a state grant of $50,000 for Project New Hope to assist adults with job readiness, work ethics and skills
Published: Sunday, October 30th, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
By: Bill Cook
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State and local leaders held a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 in Kitty Hawk near the Black Pelican Restaurant, where crews are working to repair a section of the roadway that was damaged by both Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Hermine
Published: Friday, October 28th, 2016 @ 10:19 pm
By: Bill Cook
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There is a huge gulf between the attitudes of local Republican legislative candidates and their Democrat counterparts on 2nd amendment issue of gun rights or the Right to Bear Arms, as in shown in their responses to key 2nd amendment groups' questionnaires, and those groups endorsements.
Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 @ 8:26 am
By: Steven P. Rader
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Ruth's House, a Beaufort County domestic violence not-for-profit organization, will receive a state grant of $50,000...
Published: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 @ 8:54 am
By: Bill Cook
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The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently announced their endorsement supporting my re-election campaign to the North Carolina State Senate for District 1.
Published: Friday, October 21st, 2016 @ 2:02 am
By: Bill Cook
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The National Federation of Independent Business, North Carolina's leading small-business association, has endorsed Sen. Bill Cook in the 1st District Senate race
Published: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 @ 4:35 pm
By: Bill Cook
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According to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in July 2016, the lowest it's been in nine years
Published: Monday, August 29th, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
By: Bill Cook
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The Beaufort County Republican Party will host Coffee with the Candidates on Tuesday August 30 at 9:30 am with NC Senator Bill Cook.
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 8:15 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the final bipartisan state budget compromise with the House of Representatives and Governor Pat McCrory
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2016 @ 8:44 am
By: Bill Cook
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the Senate version of the state budget, which cuts taxes, controls the growth of government spending, bolsters the state's savings, and dramatically increases teacher pay.
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the House passed their proposed $22.225 billion state budget, and we in the Senate have already begun meeting and crafting our version of the budget
Published: Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 @ 8:36 am
By: Bill Cook
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After a decade of controversy and unnecessary bureaucracy - the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is rescinding their Notice of Violation of the Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for Rose Acre Farms
Published: Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 @ 1:01 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 3:03 am
By: Bill Cook
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Restoring cars is not an investment; it is a hobby. Chasing a dream car is not for the poor or faint of heart.
Published: Thursday, April 14th, 2016 @ 12:08 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce's N.C. Competes for Jobs tour will bring senior Commerce officials to regions across the state for a series of economic development sessions.
Published: Monday, April 4th, 2016 @ 3:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for a special session to pass a new Congressional map to comply with a federal trial court's order.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 @ 7:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier in the month, Cook communicated his strong opposition to Herring and urged the Virginia Attorney General to reverse his decision.
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 2:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Wednesday, December 09, 2015 the interim committees that Cook will serve on before returning to Raleigh for the short legislative session.
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 11:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 that five key projects in Senate District 1 will be completed sooner as a result of major transportation funding reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released Wednesday, January 06, 2016 a letter to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:20 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Most probably would not include this song on their hit parade, but it hit me particular hard in 1960 when as a 15 year old.
Published: Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 @ 5:21 am
By: Bobby Tony
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