RALEIGH — U.S. Sen. Richard Burr last week called for local communities in western North Carolina to reach a consensus on the future of the North Shore Road, which has been a source of dispute between Swain County residents and the federal government for decades.
RALEIGH — U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, N.C.-11th, who ran for office as a pro-life Democrat last year, has fulfilled his campaign promises on those issues, according to a national lobbying group that concentrates on social and family concerns.
If the election were to be held next week, it seems likely that passionate Democratic voters would outnumber their dispirited Republican counterparts at the polls.
RALEIGH — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole on March 28 announced her support for a full cash settlement for Swain County, in lieu of further construction of what is commonly known as the "Road to Nowhere."
For the coveted post of post-election “It” Guy or Gal, the 2006 field of nominees includes many national figures. But North Carolina’s Heath Shuler is a legitimate contender.
RALEIGH — Citizens Against Government Waste, a Washington, D.C.-based government spending watchdog, named U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor of North Carolina, R-11th, its Porker of the Month in August for "burnishing his credentials as an unabashed champion of pork-barrel spending." But CAGW's press release in making the announcement contained some errors and misrepresentations about Taylor.
RALEIGH — County jails throughout North Carolina are stressed to the limit with illegal immigrants, law-enforcement officials say. With the lack of immigration control to deal with the estimated 460,000 illegal immigrants residing in the state, it probably won’t be getting better anytime soon. Related Immigration Articles: House hearing held on national language
According to Democratic buzz, the congressional race to watch this year in NC is the 11th District. And, yes, Jack Abramoff makes an appearance.
RALEIGH — The Sparta Teapot Museum, a target of criticism over unnecessary pork barrel spending after receiving a $400,000 appropriation in last year's state budget, has been recognized by a national government watchdog group after receiving another half-million dollars in federal funds. Related Article: CJ: Teapot museum creates tempest
Democrats have been targeting three North Carolina congressional districts for takeover in 2006, but the most likely scenario is, once again, only a single competitive race.
It's the end of what feels like the longest election-season in decades. Here are last-minute notes, observations, and suggestions for taking in Election Night 2004.
