Opinion Bond Bite Is Too Big Keep in mind that every dollar of debt the state incurs to build or renovate something represents more than a dollar in principal and interest over the term of the bond that can’t be used for something else. John Hood
News Voters Decide College Bond Issues CHAPEL HILL — Voters in two North Carolina counties voted on bond referendums May 10 that would support building initiatives for community colleges. While funding for Johnston Community College was approved, voters in New Hanover County voted against a bond package for Cape Fear Community College. Each bond package was conducted as a separate referendum held in conjunction with a referendum in each county regarding public school buildings. Johnston County and New Hanover County voters approved bond packages for renovations to elementary, middle and high schools.