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Three NCGA Legislators From Orange Give a Preview of the Short Session

Posted by Staff | May 13, 2014 | State Government

The short session of the North Carolina General Assembly begins Wednesday. Three state legislators from Orange County, all Democrats, spoke recently with WCHL about their expectations for this session.

Local Candidates Gear Up For 2014 Election

Posted by Staff | Feb 9, 2014 | Election

Monday marks the start of the filing period for the 2014 elections, and this year’s local races are already heating up.

Push For Teacher Raises Takes Hold In NC

Posted by Aaron Keck | Jan 19, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education

North Carolina ranks 46th in the nation in teacher salary, but a movement to change that is taking root.

Chatham Dems Name Date For House 54 Appointment

Posted by Staff | Jan 3, 2014 | State Government

Democrats from Chatham and Lee Counties have set a date to name a replacement to fill Deb McManus’s empty seat in the General Assembly.

Court Will Wait Until 2015 To Weigh Challenges to NC Voting Laws

Posted by Staff | Dec 15, 2013 | State Government

A federal judge ruled the court will not hear a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s controversial voting bill before 2015.

New House Rep. Meyer To Be Sworn In On Thursday

Posted by Staff | Nov 4, 2013 | State Government

Graig Meyer says he’s chosen a long-time friend and mentor to administer his oath of office this Thursday.

Graig Meyer Appointed To N.C. House District 50 Seat

Posted by Staff | Oct 24, 2013 | State Government

Democratic Party officials from Orange and Durham counties appointed Graig Meyer to fill the N.C. House District 50 seat formerly occupied by Valerie Foushee.

N.C. Senate Hopefuls Vie For Open District 23 Seat

Posted by Staff | Aug 29, 2013 | State Government

Seven N.C. Senate candidates turned out Wednesday night to make a bid for Ellie Kinnaird’s empty seat in the General Assembly.

McCrory Says He’ll Sign New Abortion Bill

Posted by Staff | Jul 12, 2013 | State Government

Governor Pat McCrory says he will sign into law the controversial abortion bill passed by the House earlier this week.

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