Officials meeting with NC veterans about benefits

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Federal officials are meeting with North Carolina veterans to answer questions about the benefits.

Officials who handle veterans benefits are holding a gathering Tuesday at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro. North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr’s office says the event will provide veterans the opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance with their claims and services. The meeting will also provide information on housing, employment, training, insurance and contracting.

Burr is the top Republican member on the Senate’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Members of his staff will attend the meeting, but Burr will not.

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