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Wednesday | Myrtle Beach Online

A sampling of editorials from NC newspapers

The North Carolina Republican Party made the wise decision Saturday to keep its primary elections open to unaffiliated voters, if it wants to win general elections once again, that is.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Life, Pork, Meat, Entertainment

Wednesday | Myrtle Beach Online

The Carolinas

South Carolina shoppers will get a second chance to buy tax-free guns. The state Revenue Department sent out a reminder Wednesday of the upcoming "Second Amendment Weekend." The 48-hour tax break begins just after midnight the Friday after Thanksgiving.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Columbia, SC, Mark Sanford, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlotte Metro

Tue Nov 24, 2009

The Gaston Gazette

Who will run and win in 2010?

I hereby announce that I will not challenge Sen. Richard Burr next year. Now that we've gotten the announcement out of the way, some are weighing in on the decision by U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Richard Burr, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, North Carolina, Raleigh Metro, John Ensign

Mon Nov 23, 2009

WITN

NC Lieutenant Governor To Visit Williamston

The Lieutenant Governor continues his focus on jobs and education Wednesday. Walter Dalton's panel will meet at the Bob Martin Ag Center in Williamston this afternoon.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Richard Burr, US Senate, Republican, Williamston, NC

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Jacksonville Daily News

Dems hope for a replay of 2008

Two years ago, several prominent North Carolina Democrats passed on the chance to challenge Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Richard Burr, Senator Kay Hagan, US Senate, Republican, North Carolina, Greensboro, NC

Winston-Salem Journal

Secretary of agriculture tells farmers to grow fuel

American farmers, known for providing the nation with food and fiber, need to add another product to their catalog: Energy.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Rocky Mount Telegram

H1N1 backlash on pork industry raises alarm

A North Carolina congressman spoke out Wednesday against misinformation surrounding the role of pigs in the H1N1 virus pandemic, which, he said, is hurting the pork industry.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Pork, Meat, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Edgecombe County, NC

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Raleigh News & Observer

Hog farmers reel as buyers go bankrupt

On a recent camping trip with his son's Cub Scout troop, Curtis Barwick ended a talk about his job managing contracts for the now-bankrupt Coharie Hog Farms with a desperate plea.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, North Carolina, Clinton, NC, Council, NC, Warsaw, NC, Sampson County, NC

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Winston-Salem Journal

Problems await head of Fayetteville VA center

The new leadership coming to the Fayetteville VA Medical Center will inherit problems that have plagued the hospital for years.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Larry Kissell, North Carolina, Law, Employment / Labor Law

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WTKR-TV Norfolk

NC lawmaker says reasoning that pigs in DC could spread swine flu a part of farmers' problems

A North Carolina congressman says police got their facts wrong when they denied a messy Capitol Hill protest against corporate hog farms out of concern about spreading swine flu.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Activism

Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Modesto Bee

Capitol experiences minor stink over pigs

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wanted to take a pretend pig farm with real pigs to Capitol Hill to protest how the animals are treated in big corporate hog farms.

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Related Topix: Activism, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Life, Food, Pork, Meat

WRAL.com - Local News

Incumbents have financial head-start for 2010 elections

Newly filed campaign finance forms show challengers for any of North Carolina's 13 congressional districts are already behind in terms of campaign cash.

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Related Topix: Walter Jones, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Howard Coble, Mike McIntyre, David Price, Democrat, Brad Miller

WITN

Governor Perdue Travels To Triad To Talk Education

North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue wants to talk about the public schools and higher education during a visit to the Triad.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Richard Burr, US Senate, Republican, Greensboro Metro, Greensboro, NC, Education Etc.

Mon Nov 16, 2009

National Journal

Dems Look To Line Up Candidate In North Carolina

Rep. Bob Etheridge announced late 11/13 that he would not challenge Sen. Richard Burr next year, leaving two other Dems, atty/Obama fundraiser Ken Lewis and '02 candidate/Sec/State Elaine Marshall still in the race.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Kay Hagan, US Senate, Richard Burr, Republican, Chapel Hill, NC

WITN

NC Students Go For Guinness Tennis Record

Two North Carolina high school students are causing quite a "racket" in the tennis world.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Richard Burr, US Senate, Republican, Education Etc., Wilmington, NC

Sun Nov 15, 2009

WRAL.com - Local News

Elections officials chide Etheridge for fundraising

The Federal Election Commission has given 2nd District Congressman Bob Etheridge until Nov.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Sat Nov 14, 2009

WITN

"Pills Can Kill" Campaign Pops Off In New Bern

One police department in the east wants to stop people from popping pills if it's not prescribed to them.

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Related Topix: New Bern, NC, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Richard Burr, US Senate, Republican

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

North Carolina news

A North Carolina man has admitted to kidnapping a 5-year-old girl, authorities said Friday, but investigators still have not found the child more than three days after she disappeared from a mobile home park.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, North Carolina, Fayetteville, NC, Healthcare Law, Law, Entertainment

Las Cruces Sun-News

NC Rep. Etheridge declines to challenge Sen. Burr

North Carolina Rep. Bob Etheridge says he will not run for the U.S. Senate next year.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Richard Burr, US Senate, Republican, North Carolina

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Pilot

Pilot Light: Young Republicans To Get Charter

The newly organized Moore County Young Republicans will receive their charter at the Nov.

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Related Topix: US News, Moore County, NC, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Howard Coble, Representative Larry Kissell, Democrat, North Carolina

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