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February 14, 2012

Greensboro sets community budget meetings
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Five meetings are scheduled in March and April. Read More

State report suggests closing, curbing attractions
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The report's suggestions would save the state $2 million a year. Read More

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Greensboro coffee shop to host rally against marriage bill

The Coalition to Protect N.C. Families is sponsoring “All Love Is Beautiful,” a rally against Amendment One, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at The Green Bean Coffeehouse, 341 S. Elm St. Read More

Concealed guns OK'd for Forsyth parks
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The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 on Monday for an ordinance that allows people with permits to carry concealed handguns in county parks. Read More

February 13, 2012

Alston won't seek re-election
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Melvin "Skip" Alston has served on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners since 1992. Read More

Judge delays ruling on commissioner candidate filings until Friday
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Attorneys representing voters in District 6 hoped to postpone candidate filings, which began at noon today. Read More

Candidate for governor suffers messy divorce
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State Rep. Bill Faison of Orange County says he doesn't expect his personal life to interfere with his bid for governor. Read More

Election year kicks in with N.C. candidate filing
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North Carolina's election season is about to begin in earnest with uncertainty about who will run for governor. Read More

February 12, 2012

Concealed weapon permits higher among legislators
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Only about 2.6% of the state’s general population has a permit to carry a concealed handgun. Among lawmakers, the number is 19%. Read More

February 11, 2012

High Point council members question police chief's appointment
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HIGH POINT -- High Point City Council members Foster Douglas and Mike Pugh are criticizing the selection process for naming High Point's new police chief, but were unsuccessful in pursuing action to alter the appointment. Read More

February 10, 2012

N.C. House panel meets to review death penalty, race
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A House committee examining whether North Carolina laws should change based on evidence of racial bias in death penalty cases is holding its first meeting. Read More

Judge may undo Guilford County redistricting
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Judge William L. Osteen Jr. will hear a preliminary injunction against the law on Feb. 17. Read More

February 9, 2012

New state law could delay primary runoff by 3 weeks

A new state law designed to fulfill a federal mandate would delay all runoffs until July 17 should one be needed for a congressional primary. Read More

Greensboro woman wins $181,279 in state lottery
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Leslie Turner collected her $181,279 in winnings Wednesday after she and two others won the Dec. 23 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot. Read More

N.C. panel touts wind energy use

A new study released Wednesday by Gov. Bev Perdue said North Carolina had the largest offshore wind resource on the East Coast and that the state should work with industry to develop the wind energy industry. Read More

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