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Feb 15, 2008 | WBT-AM Charlotte

North Carolina Representative Could Get Replaced As Youngest Member Of Congress

North Carolina Representative Patrick McHenry holds the title of youngest member of Congress, but his position is being threatened by some Midwest whipper-snapper. Aaron Schock won the Republican nomination ... via WBT-AM Charlotte

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Related Topix: North Carolina, US Politics, US News, Patrick McHenry, Republican, US House of Representatives, Ray LaHood

Thu Feb 14, 2008

Wral.com

Wright Told Agent He Pocketed Charitable Money as 'Sweat Equity'

A state investigator says Rep. Thomas Wright put charitable money in his personal bank account for work that Wright called "sweat equity." According to documents released Tuesday, Wright told a State Bureau of ... via Wral.com

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Wed Feb 13, 2008

The Item

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“It's time to get a judgment and a resolution for everybody.”

A House ethics panel declined Monday to dismiss eight misconduct counts against state Rep. via The Item

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Mon Feb 11, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

DMV Wants 100 New Positions To Handle Expected Long Lines

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles wants 104 new positions as longer lines are expected at driver's license offices. via Charlotte Channel 9

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Sun Feb 10, 2008

Myrtle Beach Online

NC attorneys say House, committee has power to investigate Wright

“Either house of the General Assembly may take any action reasonably necessary for the proper administration of its business”

Lawmakers have the authority to look into misconduct charges against Rep. Thomas Wright, state attorneys wrote Thursday. via Myrtle Beach Online

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Sat Feb 09, 2008

WITN

UNC System Votes To Increase Tuition & Fees; ECU Costs Actually Dropping

Tuition and fees are increasing across the University of North Carolina system. The UNC Board of Governors on Friday approved an average tuition increase of 1.2 percent for in-state undergraduate students. via WITN

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Fri Feb 08, 2008

Triangle Business Journal

Insurance company told to stop doing business in North Carolina

“North Carolina is the latest state to be victimized by this so-called insurance company which has offered bogus health plans to unsuspecting citizens across the country”

The state Department of Insurance said Thursday that it has ordered a scam insurance company to stop doing business in North Carolina. via Triangle Business Journal

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Thu Feb 07, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

DMV: Expect Delays Under Laws Designed To Ensure U.S. Residency

The Division of Motor Vehicles is warning North Carolina residents to expect longer lines at DMV offices and a three-week delay in getting a permanent driver's license. via Charlotte Channel 9

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Tue Feb 05, 2008

WITN

State Finds Safety Problems At Charlotte Care Facility

State officials say a Charlotte care facility where an autistic boy was staying before his death has serious safety problems. via WITN

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Mon Feb 04, 2008

The Post and Courier

COMMENTARY: Nuclear shouldn't be termed 'renewable'

Last year, our state Senate approved S360, which would classify a host of energies - solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, hydrogen - as "renewable." But the bill was amended to also include nuclear power, which ... via The Post and Courier

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Related Topix: Nuclear Energy, South Carolina, South Carolina Government, North Carolina

Sat Feb 02, 2008

StarNewsOnline.com

Wright says legislature not allowed to expel him

“The failure to include authority in the State Constitution to discipline and expel its elected members acts as a limitation on what this General Assembly is constitutionally allowed to do.”

State Rep. Thomas Wright has already told the House ethics committee he didn't do it. via StarNewsOnline.com

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Related Topix: North Carolina, Lemon-Springs, NC, Micaville, NC, Harris, NC, Scottville, NC

Fri Feb 01, 2008

WNCT-TV Greenville

College Financial Aid Help Available at 56 Locations Across North Carolina on Saturday, February 9th

“Students and parents shouldn't be concerned if they cannot answer all of the questions on the forms”

Raleigh, N.C. College financial aid officers will be available at 56 locations across North Carolina on Saturday, February 9 from 9 a.m. until noon at all locations except Charlotte, which has extended hours to ... via WNCT-TV Greenville

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Related Topix: Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro, North Carolina, Micaville, NC, Scottville, NC

Thu Jan 31, 2008

Myrtle Beach Online

Court: NC can proceed with lawsuit against TVA

“And TVA's analysis shows that emissions from North Carolina power plants impact air quality in North Carolina far more than emissions from TVA plants”

A federal appeals court refused Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by North Carolina that accuses the Tennessee Valley Authority of causing a "public nuisance" with pollution from its coal-fired plants. via Myrtle Beach Online

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Related Topix: Energy, US News, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, North Carolina

Richmond County Daily Journal

Trustees hold workshop

“We had Senator Harris Blake, Representatives Pryor Gibson, Melanie Gibson, author Barbara Cole, 35 Trustees, staff and caterer scheduled”

Recent winter weather was not enough to stop the Sandhill Regional Library System trustees from holding their annual trustee workshop at Sandhill Community College's Boyd Library. via Richmond County Daily Journal

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Related Topix: Hoke County, NC, Richmond County, NC, North Carolina, Libraries

Wed Jan 30, 2008

The Laurinburg Exchange Online

And Then There Were Four Republicans

Pat McCrory may just be the mayor of one North Carolina city, but he's already demonstrated statewide influence - by moving the Republicans' primary date from May to June. via The Laurinburg Exchange Online

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Tue Jan 29, 2008

Kinston Free Press

Speakers call for more educated work force

“At the end of the day, it's a place that talented people want to come to”

In order to compete in a global economy, North Carolina students, especially those in the east, must learn three R's beyond "reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic." They must learn three more Rs: Rigor, Relevance and ... via Kinston Free Press

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Related Topix: Kinston, NC, North Carolina, Micaville, NC, Scottville, NC, Cherry-Point, NC

Wral.com

Public Barred From Seeing Public Officials' Retirement Pensions

The pensions given to state retirees are no longer public record. Under a new law, the State Treasurer's Office said it is barred from disclosing how much public employees and legislators are paid for ... via Wral.com

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Asheville Citizen-Times

N.C. primary to go forward with existing districts, despite G.O.P. lawsuit

“In its discretion, the court finds plaintiffs have not satisfied the weighty burdens upon them.”

North Carolina can use its current legislative district boundaries in the May primary, federal judges ruled Monday, denying a request by Republican voters who sued over the maps. via Asheville Citizen-Times

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Wral.com

NC, Other Cash-strapped States Tax Narcotics, Sports Stars

“People at the local level already feel overtaxed and politicians, in a somewhat spineless way, look for a hidden way to increase revenue without raising taxes.”

It's the perfect tax: Government exacts a big payment without having to fend off lobbyists or wage a political fight. via Wral.com

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Mon Jan 28, 2008

WAVY-TV Portsmouth

Pittenger has most money on hand in NC lt. governor's race

A Republican candidate for lieutenant governor had the most cash on hand for the race entering 2008, and he didn't even formally throw his hat into the ring until two weeks ago. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

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