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July 3, 2009

Raleigh roundup: The General Assembly this week

A roundup of key House and Senate roll call votes this week in the General Assembly, compiled by Capital Correspondence. HOUSE HB1617, DOT/Turnpike Authority Read More

Hagan supports plan for public health insurance

The federal government would create a public health insurance provider under a health care reform plan agreed to Thursday by a group of key Senate Democrats, including Sen. Kay Hagan. “We have crafted a plan that will stabilize health care costs and... Read More

Stimulus money for home cooling, heating delayed

RALEIGH — Nicole Corbett has seen the announcements and news reports on $132 million in federal tax money flowing to North Carolina to help low-income families like hers cool and heat their homes. So why, asked the Climax resident and single mother... Read More

July 2, 2009

Former senator, Hugh Webster, acquitted on embezzlement charge

YANCEYVILLE (AP) — A jury has acquitted former North Carolina state Sen. Hugh Webster of embezzlement involving $12,000 given to him by his aunt. The Times-News of Burlington reported Caswell County jurors took an hour Thursday before finding Webste... Read More

City to contribute $10,000 to Fun Fourth

GREENSBORO — They’ve pinched pennies, enlisted volunteers and trimmed back some events to make this year’s Fun Fourth Festival a success — in spite of the crummy economy.But organizers still needed to make a last minute plea to the... Read More

Greensboro wants advice on how to be more 'green'

GREENSBORO — Greensboro is seeking public input about making the city more "green."The Community Sustainability Council is hosting two public meetings to get residents' feedback on what priorities and strategies should be included in... Read More

Downtown design guidelines under review

GREENSBORO — City planners could go back to the drawing board on a downtown design manual, in hopes they can work with property owners who say it’s too restrictive. City staff members worked with property owners beginning in 2006 to develop th... Read More

July 1, 2009

John Edwards' former aide at courthouse during inquiry

RALEIGH (AP) — A longtime loyalist and aide to two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards spent the day inside a federal courthouse amid an investigation into how his former boss spent campaign funds. The Associated Press on Wednesday... Read More

Obama's listening tour plans to stop in Triad

GREENSBORO – President Barack Obama’s America Listening Tour is coming to North Carolina in July and August, but the president is not. The listening tour is designed to “re-engage and mobilize the grassroots movement in support of Presid... Read More

Local governments oppose N.C. 'open government unit'

RALEIGH — City and county lobbyists argued Wednesday that a proposal to create a state office to handle open government disputes and a change in how legal fees are awarded could further delay the release of documents. The Open Government Unit w... Read More

New N.C. laws include free hunting, fishing for military

RALEIGH (AP) — A new budget year starting in North Carolina brings with it several new laws.The fiscal year starting Wednesday doesn't yet have a state budget, but from this day state government takes over completely the Medicaid cost-sharing paymen... Read More

Bill protects music acts from imposter groups

In 1971, John Lennon asked audiences to "Gimme Some Truth."Almost four decades later, another performer — Bowzer of Sha Na Na fame — had a similar request for the legislature.The Sha Na Na frontman, whose real name is Jon Bouman, has... Read More

Raleigh, Cary make list of fastest growing U.S. cities

Raleigh and Cary were among the 10 fastest-growing cities in the nation last year, a new census release shows.As of July 2008, Cary ranked third among cities with 100,000 people or more. Its growth rate of nearly 7 percent came in behind only New Orleans... Read More

Company showing interest in PTI site

Airport officials are talking to an aviation-related company that could open a significant operation at Piedmont Triad International Airport. Henry Isaacson, chairman of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, said Tuesday that he met with company executive... Read More

June 30, 2009

N.C. lawmakers agree to stopgap spending plan

RALEIGH — The Senate decided to avoid controversy with the House over a temporary spending plan to run North Carolina government while a final budget gets worked out. The Senate voted 35-13 on Tuesday to accept changes by the House to the "... Read More

Judge rules McLeansville subdivisions to join Greensboro

GREENSBORO — Three McLeansville subdivisions near Mount Hope Church Road will join Greensboro today, a Guilford County Superior Court judge ruled Monday. Judge Catherine C. Eagles advised attorneys of her ruling by phone, attorneys from both si... Read More

Cooper hails court ruling on bank regulation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that attorneys general can bring nationally chartered banks to account for violating state laws, something that pleases N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper.“It’s critical that states have the right to enforce... Read More

June 29, 2009

N.C. House OKs stopgap spending as year nears end

RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina House has approved a stopgap spending plan designed to give the legislature extra time to approve a state budget for the next two years. The House voted 93-23 tonight on a so-called "continuing resolution"...... Read More

Higher bus fares start Wednesday

GREENSBORO — It’s going to cost more to ride a Greensboro bus starting Wednesday. One-way fares on Greensboro Transit Authority buses for adults will increase from $1.20 to $1.30. The student and senior rates will increase 5 cents to 85 and 65... Read More

Will PTI become a no-smoking zone?

GREENSBORO — Our airport was once known informally as having one of the more smoker-friendly terminals in the country. It’s a title that would seem to make sense; Piedmont Triad International Airport is arguably in the epicenter of tobacco cou... Read More

Inside Scoop: Money for ACC museum 'wasteful,' Berger says

The News & Observer of Raleigh recently did a series titled “The Generous Assembly,” which ripped lawmakers for not getting a handle on spending. One of the stories focused on money given to “pet projects,” placing the ACC Hall... Read More

June 28, 2009

City boards lack diversity

GREENSBORO — They help rewrite or interpret city laws. They decide whether developers can build a new project or the city should annex land. They are the members of Greensboro’s boards and commissions — people appointed to represent city... Read More

Greensboro celebrates 75 years of parks

Greensboro’s Parks and Recreation Department celebrated its 75th anniversary with a festival Saturday at Country Park, the city’s first park. In 1933 , the city created the Recreation Commission with a full-time director making $150 a month...... Read More

Budget awaits deal over which taxes to raise

RALEIGH — Lawmakers will miss their July 1 deadline for putting a new state budget in place as they wrangle over which programs to cut and which taxes to raise. Barring a major blow-up, North Carolina will operate off a temporary spending plan... Read More

June 27, 2009

Plan may muffle sound of Loop

GREENSBORO — The city could become the first in North Carolina to battle road noise with tougher standards for home construction, if local leaders go ahead with new rules for the Urban Loop. The proposal would create a buffer up to 100 feet deep on... Read More