"Pierce, who helped write North Carolina’s current social studies standards, shared that, “we have to make an intentional effort to make the curriculum inclusive, equitable, and diverse. History is living and breathing. It’s not just the past.” #nced #ncpol www.ednc.org/marking-a-le...

I presented a resolution to Warren County Ranger Jim Short Thursday night for being named the 2024 N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Employee of the Year for his work with the N.C. Forest Service. Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities safe! #warrencountync #HD27

I was honored to host Chief State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor Thursday for my Bringing the Capital to the Constituents series event in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week and Month! He explained all of the vital work the NC OSFM does to keep our communities safe. #NationalFirePreventionWeek

Join us tonight at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Armory as we host NC OSFM Chief Fire Marshal Brian Taylor! #firefighters #NationalFirePreventionWeek #NationalFirePreventionMonth

Information on the impact of federal legislation on healthcare access and food security in NC courtesy of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

I took to the House floor to congratulate to Roy Bell on his retirement from 32 years of service as mayor of Garysburg! #garysburgnc #northamptoncountync #HD27 youtu.be/IXjhx6-vHCs

I presented a resolution Tuesday to Halifax County Tax Coordinator/Collector Doris B. Hawkins for the Halifax County Tax Department winning a 2025 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the NCACC. #ncpol #taxdepartment #halifaxcountync #HD27 #NCACC

Congratulations to ECU Health North Hospital on Tuesday’s ribbon cutting and dedication of its CNA Program, which was the vision of late nurse Sheryl Watson. #nchealth #ECUHealth #CNA #nurses

Thank you to Principal Waters for inviting me to swear in the 2025-26 SGA officers at Enfield Middle STEAM Academy on Tuesday. #nced #ncpol #SGA #halifaxcountync #HD27

Wishing Rep. Jarrod Lowery all the best as he steps away from the NC House for a new opportunity in public service. We worked across the aisle on HB 103 "NC American Indian Hunting/Fishing Rights" — our bipartisan bill to grant licensure exemptions for tribal citizens. #ncpol #NativeRights

One day after attending the Center for Energy Education's EnergyFEST on Thursday, I went to Hertford County Friday for the annual Roanoke Cooperative Clean Energy Expo. Again, I'm proud to support rural clean energy efforts. #CleanEnergy #ncpol #roanokecooperative

FULL CIRCLE MOMENT! I was honored to swear in the 2025-26 William R. Davie Middle STEM Academy SGA officers Friday morning. I attended & graduated from Davie as a student, and started my teaching career there, which strengthened my political senses. #RepRodney #vikings #SGA #SwearinginCeremony

These are the people who really run the school! They get there before anyone else and they have the master key! Happy National Custodian Day! #NationalCustodianDay #nced #ncpol

Had a great time Thursday at the Center for Energy Education's EnergyFEST! Thank you to Secretary Reid Wilson of the NC Dept of Enviromental Quality for speaking during the program & @joshsteinnc.bsky.social for his video message. Proud to support rural clean energy efforts. #CleanEnergy #ncpol

Rooted. Rural. Respected. #RepRodney #PierceForNC #ncpol #HD27 #ReElectRodney

“When you view the military’s purpose as just about going out guns blazing and killing people, then you might think, well, you don’t need diversity to just go out and kill people,” she said. “But you do need diversity if what you really need to do is problem-solve.” apnews.com/article/mili...

"Nevertheless, Trump’s demands are emerging as the latest loyalty test for the president, and GOP lawmakers are beginning to fall in line." #redistricting politi.co/3WeVGzr

"Two Black residents, Moses Matthews and Rodney Pierce, sued the legislature in 2023, arguing that the Republican-drawn state Senate map split eastern Black Belt counties in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act." #ncpol #redistricting #northeastnc ncnewsline.com/briefs/a-fed...

"In North Carolina, close to 60% of students in traditional public schools qualify for free or reduced-price school meals." #ncpol #FoodSecurity ncnewsline.com/briefs/food-...

"If the rich and the Republicans can go out there and have money for tax cuts, to buy another yacht, to go out in space, why can’t I at least have health care to address my needs, my wife’s needs, and maintain a lifestyle that we deserve as an American family?” ncnewsline.com/2025/10/01/r...

“We cannot get into this maximalist political power worldview because it will destroy this country.” #ncpol #redistricting #Elections ncnewsline.com/2025/09/30/g...

"The law does not give Boliek the power to run elections or set election policy, and having Woodhouse as a liaison creates confusion over who local boards should turn to for guidance, said board member Jeff Carmon, a Democrat. #ncpol #elections ncnewsline.com/briefs/argum...

Federal government shutdown begins, with no easy exit in sight #govtshutdown ncnewsline.com/2025/09/30/r...

Congratulations to Warren County on Tuesday's National Recovery Month event that featured a ribbon cutting ceremony for a Naloxone Vending Machine that will be placed at the courthouse and be available to the public at no cost. #warrencountync #substanceuserecovery #NationalRecoveryMonth

It was a pleasure to attend Tuesday's Warren YES Meet & Greet. Congratulations to the school's co-founders, Board of Directors and Head of School Dr. Brittany Roberts. The school will open in August 2026 with 204 students in grades K-6. #nced #WarrenYES #warrencountync #HD27

I presented Warren County 4-H Youth Development Agent Dillon Robinson with a resolution Tuesday for winning the Excellence in Camping Award & the 4-H Youth Development Award at the 2025 NC Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Annual Conference. #4h #warrencountync

“That’s what a red flag law allows for a judge through due process to simply remove dangerous weapons from people who are a risk. I think that this public will be well-served if North Carolina had a red flag law.” #ncpol #RedFlagLaws ncnewsline.com/2025/09/29/g...

“While the auditor’s office has released scant details about Woodhouse’s new role, it did say he would work to “ensure election integrity” with local officials and be a resource in developing early voting plans.” #ncpol #elections www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Congratulations to Warren County Commissioner Bertadean Baker on being named the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments Outstanding Commissioner of the Year! #warrencountync #kerrtarregion

Thank you to North Carolina State Chief Fire Marshal Brian Taylor for agreeing to visit House District 27 during National Fire Prevention Week & Month (October) for the next installment of my "Bringing the Capital to the Constituents" series. #ncpol #firefighter #fireprevention

I took to the House floor last week to congratulate Reggie Stevenson, the Small Farms technician at the NC Cooperative Extension's Warren County Center, on being the county's NC Association of County Commissioners Heroic Hands honoree. #warrencountync #NCACC #HeroicHands youtu.be/GuXCXGLh3GA

"The cuts will take effect Wednesday unless the House and Senate reach an agreement or Gov. @joshsteinnc.bsky.social intervenes." #ncpol #nchealth #Medicaid www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/09/29/m... via @nchealthnews.bsky.social

Thank you to the Warren County NAACP for allowing me to serve as its keynote speaker for Saturday’s Freedom Fund Banquet. #NAACP #warrencountync #HD27

I enjoyed attending Saturday’s Warren County Sheriff's Office National Night Out to support our law enforcement and community agencies who serve the citizens of Warren County and House District 27. #NationalNightOut #ncpol #warrencountync #HD27

Thank you to the NC NAACP for allowing me to speak at its 82nd Annual State Convention Friday morning in Durham. #NAACP #ncpol

“Firefighters are not just first responders — they are educators, protectors, and integral members of our communities. Their commitment deserves recognition not just during Fire Prevention Month, but every day.” #firefighters #FirePreventionWeek #FirePreventionMonth rrspin.com/news/10923-s...

Congratulations to Halifax County Operations Director Michael Strickland on being named the county's Heroic Hands honoree, an initiative of the NC Association of County Commissioners. #halifaxcountync #HeroicHands #HD27 youtu.be/SCWEMWC7K8A

ENDORSEMENT ALERT!!! Thank you to the @carolinafederation.bsky.social for recognizing the value of our campaign! #RepRodney #PierceForNC #RlootedRespectedRural #ncpol #HD27

Thank you to State Superintendent Mo Green & State Board of Education At-Large Member J. Wendell Hall for coming to House District 27 Wednesday to share the NC DPI Achieving Educational Excellence Strategic Plan during my "Bringing the Capital to the Constituents" series. #nced #ncpol

Congratulations to Warren County 4-H Youth Development Agent Dillon Robinson for winning the Excellence in Camping Award & the 4-H Youth Development Award at the 2025 NC Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Annual Conference. #4h #warrencountync youtu.be/QvnohhAHY8Y?...

I was proud to sign on as a co-sponsor of this bill to provide tax relief for our heroes. With that said, we do need to be careful, considering we are also providing tax relief in our state to the wealthy and corporations. ncnewsline.com/briefs/bill-...

"The plan comes as suicide rates among Black youth and young adults have risen sharply nationwide. In North Carolina, from 2013 to 2022, 377 Black North Carolinians ages 10 to 24 died by suicide, according to state data." #ncpol #suicideprevention ncnewsline.com/2025/09/23/s...

This @ncdoa.bsky.social grant program is open to North Carolina youth councils as well as local governments, private and non-profit agencies interested in developing or enhancing projects geared towards grade school youth. Deadline is October 10. www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/co...

Rep. Rodney Pierce, D-Halifax, said in the three counties he represents — Halifax, Northampton and Wake — over 35% of residents utilize Medicaid. #ncpol #nchealth #Medicaid "The vast majority are women between six and 18, he added." carolinapublicpress.org/72658/nc-law...

I was honored and privileged to apply for this historical marker in Gates County honoring such a phenomenal woman (Annie Wealthy Holland)! #nced #nchistory #ncblackhistory History on a stick - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald | The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

Congratulations to the Halifax County NC Tax Department on winning the 2025 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the NC Association of County Commissioners! The department was one of 10 projects out of 48 to receive the award. #halifaxcountync #HD27 youtu.be/Iwjvz7tCp6E

Congratulations to ECU Health North Hospital emergency room nurse Darryl Norman on winning the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! The hospital said the honor celebrates "his exceptional compassion and dedication to patient care." #nchealth #nurses #DAISYAward youtu.be/vq9Bmd-HI2o

"Their disputes on the broader budget largely revolve around whether to focus more heavily on cutting taxes, or on giving raises to state employees." #ncpol #ncbudget www.wral.com/story/nc-sen...

Stiffening penalties for criminal offenses will increase our incarcerated populations. We as a legislature need to make sure we’re funding our correctional system in line with the weight we’re putting on it. #ncpol www.yahoo.com/news/article...