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May 25, 2012

Greensboro council to discuss ticket tax Tuesday
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The Greensboro City Council called a special meeting for Tuesday to discuss a proposed ticket tax. Read More

Governor's race off to hot start
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The two national parties have waded into the race between Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory. Read More

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May 24, 2012

News & Record poll: Would you back a $30 million bond to build Greensboro arts center?
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City seeks bill to tax performing arts center tickets
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The City Council took the first step toward getting a ticket tax to help pay for a downtown performing arts center Wednesday. Read More

N.C. lawmakers to ponder money for eugenics victims
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Legislative leaders from both political parties will discuss a bill that would provide compensation to victims of North Carolina's forced sterilization program. Read More

Sting video about N.C. voting called incorrect, 'infuriating'

In an undercover "sting" video that has caused a stir since debuting online last week, a national group led by conservative activist James O'Keefe cites the cases of three Wake County voters in an effort to show that it's easy to commit voter fraud here. Read More

Guilford County revisits bonus cap
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Commissioners may revoke its plan to pay $649,000 for 22 employees to retire. Read More

May 23, 2012

N.C. amendment banning same-sex marriage in effect
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North Carolina's constitutional amendment slamming the door on same-sex marriages is now in effect. Read More

Ten things to know for Wednesday
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The Associated Press' daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. Read More

Jeri Rowe: Guilford leader of tobacco prevention programs may lose job

State legislators are considering using the money earmarked for tobacco prevention programs to help balance the budget. Read More

Eugenics victims move closer to getting compensatio
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The tears of eugenics victims and their weakened champion's return to Raleigh in a wheelchair made the House committee vote endorsing compensation for people sterilized under the auspices of a government board more emotional than a run-of-the-mill debate... Read More

May 22, 2012

Controversy surrounding statue continues
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A judge will rule Friday on an injunction to prevent the United Daughters of the Confederacy from spending insurance proceeds to create a new confederate soldier statue. Read More

Jury deliberations enter third day in trial of John Edwards
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Jurors continued their deliberations Tuesday in the trial of John Edwards. Read More

Photo gallery of John Edwards trial: Scenes outside court
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Photographer Nelson Kepley captured scenes outside the federal courthouse Monday in downtown Greensboro as the jury continues its deliberations in the John Edwards trial. Read More

Public hearing scheduled on N.C. eugenics bill
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A large crowd is expected when legislators hold a public hearing in Raleigh about a bill that would pay $50,000 to people who were sterilized against their will. Read More

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