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Berry Wants Marina Owners Known

RALEIGH — For the past year the issue of exactly who controls the state-owned Southport Marina has proved to be controversial for Gov. Mike Easley. Tomorrow, Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry hopes the public will learn who will benefit from a new lease that Easley coaxed through the approval process in January. Related Easley/Marina/Cannonsgate Articles: SAS has role in marina deal Board dismisses Easley complaint Easley didn't disclose relationship before vote

Don Carrington
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SAS Has Role in Marina Deal

RALEIGH — Officials with the Cary-based software company SAS have acquired a role in operating the state-owned Southport Marina even though SAS’s involvement was not publicly mentioned in January when Gov. Mike Easley coaxed a new lease through the approval process. Related Easley/Marina/Cannonsgate Articles: CJ: Easley didn't disclose before vote N&O: SAS's Goodnight a marina owner (scroll down)

Don Carrington
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Board Dismisses Easley Complaint

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Board of Ethics yesterday decided against further investigation of a complaint against Gov. Mike Easley over his relationship with Southport Marina leaseholders, who also happen to be his campaign contributors. Related Easley/Southport Marina Articles: CJ: Easley didn't disclose before vote CJ: Easley got pricey lot at bargain rate 'People take shots at you when you're in public life' Garrett expects to be contractor for marina renovations

Paul Chesser
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Easley Didn’t Disclose Relationship Before Vote

RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley failed to disclose a personal business relationship — a $150,000 home-remodeling contract — with Wilmington developer Charles “Nick” Garrett, Jr. before calling for a Council of State vote to approve a lease of the state-owned Southport Marina to Garrett and his associates, Carolina Journal has learned.

Don Carrington

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