The N.C. House Water Resources Committee votes 8-7 on August 5, 2009, to endorse Senate Bill 967, a bill to create a new Yadkin River Trust. Critics contend the bill is designed to pave the way for a state government takeover of Alcoa’s privately owned property along the Yadkin River in Stanly County.
In-person early voting for the May 14 runoff election gets underway
In-person early voting for the May 14 second primary/runoff election began Thursday at 8 am. It will end on Saturday, May 11 at 3 pm.