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May 25, 2012

Greensboro council to discuss ticket tax Tuesday

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Ten things to know for Wednesday

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

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