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November 9, 2009

Magistrate says prayer violates First Amendment

A federal magistrate has recommended that the use of prayer to open a board of commissioners meeting in North Carolina violates the First Amendment. Read More

Governor unveils rare finance plan to complete I-485

Gov. Beverly Perdue has released a plan to complete the outer loop around North Carolina's largest city. Read More

Inside Scoop: Outgoing Johnson weighs what’s next
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Mayor Yvonne Johnson, who lost her seat in last week’s election, used Facebook to reach out to her supporters. Read More

Health bill has a ways to go

After passage by the House, the Senate will now get its chance to shape national health reform efforts. Read More

November 8, 2009

New mayor ready for hard work
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This may be Bill Knight’s first public office, but he’s banking on planning and commitment. Read More

November 6, 2009

Former U.S. Marshal says he will seek sheriff’s office
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The candidate is getting an early jump on the Guilford County sheriff’s race for 2010. Read More

Coble might get GOP challenger from High Point

Cathy Brewer Hinson will become the first Republican to mount a primary challenge to Coble since he won the 6th District seat 25 years ago. Read More

Child care experts blast stimulus spending

RALEIGH (AP) — Critics of the state's plan to spend thousands in federal stimulus dollars to send consultants to a workshop say the money would be better spent on subsidizing child care for struggling families. Read More

Governor mulls special session on inmate releases

A Raleigh television station is reporting that Gov. Bev Perdue's staff is working on legislation in case she calls the General Assembly back into session. Read More

Rep. Pricey Harrison wants Blue Cross probe
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The lawmaker questions the insurer’s phone calls and mailings in opposition to a public insurance option. Read More

November 5, 2009

City to give stimulus money update next week
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The community meeting is next Thursday at the Greensboro Historical Museum. Read More

Whitsett council race may come down to coin toss

Incumbent Ken Jacobs and newcomer Lee "Monk" Greeson both got 42 votes in Tuesday's election. Read More

Sen. Hagan drops backing for judge
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Judge Calvin Murphy had ruled in favor of a company owned in part by Hagan’s husband. Read More

Western, northwest turnout pushed Knight’s mayoral win
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The mayor-elect focused his attention on voters in areas that fought annexation. Read More

Write-in candidate successful in race for Stoneville seat

After a short campaign, Jerry Smith gets enough votes for the Town Council. Read More

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