South Raleigh News

Congresswoman Deborah Ross, representing North Carolina's 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of updates and announcements on December 11, 2024, via her social media account. These posts covered topics ranging from legislative initiatives to disaster assistance and sports achievements.

In her first post of the day, Ross addressed the issue of abuse within sports organizations. She stated: "Every athlete deserves a safe environment to thrive. Systemic abuse in sports organizations is unacceptable, and we must act to stop it. I'm leading on legislation to end abuse in sports by strengthening the organization designed to investigate and prevent it." This statement reflects her commitment to creating safer environments for athletes through legislative measures.

Later that evening, Ross informed constituents about an extension related to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts: "ICYMI: The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for Hurricane Helene victims has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025. For more information or to apply, visit https://t.co/TvXebURuPe." This announcement is crucial for those affected by the hurricane as they seek financial assistance during their recovery process.

In her final post of the day, Ross congratulated local sports teams on their recent accomplishments: "Congrats to the UNC women's soccer team for winning their 23rd NCAA championship Monday night! And congratulations to Wake Forest for their historic season. You all make North Carolinians proud on and off the field." This message highlights the pride felt by North Carolinians in their local collegiate sports teams' achievements.