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Proposal: American military base retailers would exclude 4 hostile nations | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-06 12:01:00

(The Center Square) – Physical storefronts on American military installations owned or controlled by China, Russia, Iran or North Korea will be banned if a North Carolina congressman’s proposal becomes law.



U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C.




U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., also wants to terminate existing contracts with companies untruthful about foreign ownership; require national security review of on-base retailers with foreign ties; and be sure future retail agreements on military bases have transparency and oversight.

“Right now,” Harrigan said in a release, “a company owned by the Chinese Communist Party is operating over 80 stores on American military bases. These stores are in a position to collect personal data from our troops, operate with almost no oversight, and answer directly to a hostile foreign government. That’s not just reckless, it’s a national security threat. My bill closes the loopholes and kicks these companies off our bases for good.”

Citing example, Harrigan said national supplement retailer GNC is “100% owned by China’s state-run Harbin Pharmaceutical Group.” Its deals are exempt from federal contracting standards and ownership disclosures, he said.

Harrigan’s proposal, also known as House Resolution 2551, stems in part from recent moves on the federal and state levels to insulate military installations from foreign adversaries that might buy adjacent land.

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Fuquay-Varina family, Virginia family forever linked by organ donation

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-04-06 20:41:12


SUMMARY: During Donate Life Month, the story of the Minsk and Porsmarty families highlights the life-saving impact of organ donation. Selena Minsk, a 15-year-old, tragically passed away two years ago due to a severe allergic reaction to a mislabeled cookie. Her parents, John and Ma Minsk, made the decision to donate her organs, saving five lives, including Haley Porsmarty’s. The two families met in February, and the Minsk family heard Selena’s heart beating in Haley. This emotional reunion underscored the importance of organ donation and raised awareness about food allergy risks.

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Health advocates are getting out the word on the life-saving impact that organ donation can have – including for a local Fuquay-Varina family and a Virginia family, who are now forever linked thanks to the gift of life.

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Duke’s push for 6th NCAA title falls apart, loses to Houston 70-67

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-04-06 08:59:48


SUMMARY: Duke’s hopes for a 6th NCAA title were dashed in a heartbreaking loss to Houston, 70-67, in the national semifinals. Despite holding a 14-point lead and a 9-point advantage late in the game, Duke faltered in the final 90 seconds, with Houston outscoring them 11-1. Key moments included a miscommunication on an inbound play and a costly missed free throw, followed by a foul on Cooper Flagg. Head coach Jon Scheyer reflected on missed defensive opportunities, while players, visibly devastated, faced the reality of their season-ending loss. Duke ends the season with a 35-4 record, leaving mixed emotions.

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“Obviously as a coach, I’m reflecting right now what else I could’ve said or done to help our guys at the end there,” Duke coach Scheyer said. “That’s the thing that kills me the most.”

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Big city in a radar gap is problematic, says congressman | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-05 08:13:00

(The Center Square) – Hugo and Helene are rare, as is the ever-dangerous tornado outbreaks that sometimes plague the South. Charlotte, regardless of frequency, remains in a dangerous gap every day.



U.S. Rep. Tim Moore, R-N.C.




U.S. Rep. Tim Moore, R-N.C., has introduced the Radar Gap Elimination Act as a vehicle to close it. Bipartisan support includes Reps. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., and Pat Harrigan, R-N.C.

Charlotte is among the nation’s 15 largest cities by population. Moore’s proposal would bring modernization to the National Weather Service, he says, and “close dangerous gaps in high-risk areas like Charlotte.”

“The devastation of Hurricane Helene showed us just how important accurate weather data is to saving lives and hardening communities to minimize damage from upcoming storms and natural disasters,” Moore said. “Charlotte is one of the most populated regions in the country without full radar coverage, creating a blind spot that puts families at risk and hampers emergency response. I’m proud to lead the Radar Gap Elimination Act to close these critical gaps by prioritizing new radar in underserved areas and transitioning to new technology that can better detect severe weather.”

In a release, Moore said House Resolution 2646 “directs the National Weather Service to replace aging NEXRAD radar infrastructure and prioritize the deployment of Phased Array Radar in locations that are more than 75 miles from existing radar coverage. These upgrades will allow meteorologists to detect severe weather closer to the ground, particularly in areas where traditional radar fails to capture low-level storm activity.”

The National Weather Service is in evaluation of a new radar system replacing the Next-Generation Radar system, colloquially called NEXRAD. Moore said it is estimated PAR stations could be built by the end of the decade.

NEXRAD gets blind spots from the curvature of the Earth. For example, a distant NEXRAD station will have trouble on flash flood-causing storms, and F0 and F1 tornadoes at lower altitudes, a release says. That delays warnings and jeopardizes life, Moore said.

Ross said, “Every second counts when severe weather strikes, and this legislation will close the dangerous radar gap in our state and modernize our radar systems, ensuring our communities aren’t left in the dark when extreme weather hits.”

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