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New district maps create game of musical chairs for Cumberland County seats

In a change of direction, former Cumberland County Sen. Wesley Meredith will run for a seat in the state House. He initially planned to run for a newly drawn state Senate seat that includes part of Cumberland and all of GOP-rich Moore County. “I’m excited today to announce my candidacy for North Carolina House District...

Dallas Woodhouse
Opinion

The most important counties in N.C. politics today

Everyone loves lists, and the internet age now has us addicted to them — the top-five greatest tennis grand-slam finals between left-handers, the top 10 best-looking spouses of celebrity chefs, etc.    Obviously, I jumped at the chance when asked to compile a list of such lists of North Carolina politics. I know, gentle reader, you love lists,...

Andy Taylor
News

Szoka and Dees Battle In Redrawn House District 45

RALEIGH — Redrawn House District 45 now occupies the bulk of Cumberland County that encircles, but does not include, Fayetteville. It is the former turf of five-term incumbent Democrat Rick Glazier, who was double-bunked by redistricting into House District 44. Now it's a swing district with an open seat.

Leslee Kulba

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