Two new polls show legislative Democrats trailing legislative Republicans in a look at the generic preferences of North Carolina voters.
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- Comfort Inn a hurricane hostel in NC
- North Carolina-based Marine killed in Afghanistan
- NC dove hunting season won't be affected by Earl
- States being asked for 'right-to-hunt' amendments
- US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,172
- NC newspaper completes sale to Alabama company
- NC newspaper completes sale to Alabama company
- NASA studies conditions that make storms intensify
- Fire in Smokies monitored for smoke on roadways
- Tennessee and Alabama gripe about EPA ash hearings
- Fort Bragg families seek infant death answers
- NC woman found months after death, son charged
- No delay in Fla. man's trial in NC trooper death
- NC-based Marine from Idaho dies in Afghanistan
- NC man pleads guilty to 2nd child killing
- FEMA head: Hunker down once Earl winds hit 40 mph
- NC Symphony CEO resigns, takes Texas job
- Red Cross sends help to NC ahead of hurricane
- Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks NC
- Obama picks Ga. prosecutor to lead southeast EPA
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"It looks like the report was nothing more than a stalling measure to allow the governor more time to make a decision about who the next commander should be."
Joe Sinsheimer, a Democratic Party consultant-turned-watchdog, criticizing an advisory committee’s recommendations about how Gov. Beverly Perdue should go about selecting a new leader for the embattled state Highway Patrol
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Internet Ads
Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr has launched an Internet ad campaign.
Vance-Aycock Dinner
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland will be the keynote speaker at the Democrat's Vance-Aycock Dinner next month in Asheville.
Education Chairman
Bill Harrison has been re-elected chairman of the State Board of Education. Board members also voted Thursday to re-elect Wayne McDevitt as vice-chairman.
Coal Unit Retirement
Duke Energy told North Carolina regulators Wednesday that it may close seven coal-fired units in the Carolinas as environmental regulations intensify.
Film Industry Fracas
Real Jobs NC’s recent ads and mailings targeting Democratic lawmakers appear to have struck a chord with North Carolina’s film industry.
Beason Fine
Former top lobbyist Don Beason took the stand again Wednesday in a hearing on his appeal of a $111,000 fine the state levied against him for lobbying law violations.
Hurricane Earl
State and local government officials moved Wednesday to protect people in the projected path of Hurricane Earl, announcing evacuations and school closings.