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NC-11 ratings shift towards Democrats amid Edwards ethics probe
NC-11's rating shifts in favor of Democrats, as Edwards, caught up in an ethics investigation, faces a strong Democratic challenger in the fall.
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Causey renews concern after snowstorm collapses Buxton homes
The recent snowstorm that brought historic snowfall, gusty winds, and high tides to North Carolina’s coastal region, including the Outer Banks, has caused renewed concern for North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey after four more houses in Buxton collapsed into the ocean as a result of the storm.
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North Carolina begins cleanup following historic snowfall
North Carolina is digging out after a nor’easter dumped record snow statewide. Carteret County led totals, with Eastern NC seeing its biggest storm since 1989 or 1980.
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Stein, Causey call on Congress to help Outer Banks homeowners
In an effort to help homeowners whose homes are at risk of collapsing along NC’s coast, Gov. Josh Stein and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey called on Congress to pass HR 3161.
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Harris appointed to US House Ag Committee
Freshman Congressman Harris appointed to sit on the House Agriculture Committee.
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All NC’s new members of Congress come via state Senate
Every new member of North Carolina's congressional delegation — Don Davis, D-NC1; Valerie Foushee, D-NC4; Chuck Edwards, R-NC11; Wiley Nickel, D-NC13; and Jeff Jackson, D-NC14 — is coming into office via the state Senate.
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Charlotte-area features key General Assembly, congressional races
As North Carolinians start early voting Oct. 20 and head to the polls Nov. 8, a few races in the Charlotte area will be among those political analysts watch to learn the balance of the state General Assembly and the congressional delegation. Republicans would need to win 72 seats in the North Carolina House and...
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Democrats pushing for Sandhills congressional district
Democrats are likely to fare well in the court-ordered redraw of North Carolina’s congressional maps. Multiple sources tell Carolina Journal that new bipartisan congressional maps would result in seven solid GOP seats, five solid Democrat seats, and two swing districts. The General Assembly must approve new congressional and legislative maps by Friday to meet a...
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Hatteras Crushed by Irene and Sea Turtle Regulations
The two main industries on Hatteras Island are tourism and fishing. Hurricane Irene recently wiped out the first, and sea-turtle regulations just wiped out the second, bringing commerce on the island to a grinding halt.
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Problems Mount for Ferry Project
RALEIGH — Poor planning, denial of environmental permits, and subtle business and tourism interests have crippled a N.C. Department of Transportation project to establish passenger ferry service across the Currituck Sound. Plans for the project were initiated soon after the Currituck County Board of Commissioners asked Sen. Marc Basnight in July 2002 to help establish a ferry service to transport about 40 schoolchildren from the Outer Banks to the mainland. Students had been attending Dare County schools.
