Gov. Easley

Federal investigators have issued subpoenas for communication between former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley's staff and the Division of Motor Vehicles in preparation for a grand jury session next week. Full story...

A federal investigation into alleged misdeeds by former governor Mike Easley are stirring hard feelings again in Southport. In 2006, Easley pushed to lease the state-owned Southport Marina to a Cary-based developer. It raised a lot of questions about his personal connections to people involved in the deal, questions that are now resurfacing. Full story...

Governor Easley is asking North Carolina’s Congressional delegation to push for an economic stimulus package in Washington. Full story...

Governor Mike Easley has asked state agencies to plan for additional spending cuts in case North Carolina's economy worsens. Full story...

At least four more members of Governor Mike Easley's Cabinet are not planning to stick around when Bev Perdue takes over next month. Full story...

Governor Mike Easley said the state's agreement to purchase Grandfather Mountain means one of North Carolina’s signature landmarks will be preserved forever. Full story...

Today the University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved an 88 percent salary increase for the governor's wife. Full story...

The state legislature made North Carolina history today. Lawmakers voted in a specially called session to override governor Easley's veto on a bill that eased boat towing restrictions. Full story...

Governor Mike Easley says Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue will be a great governor because she understands the importance of education to North Carolina's economy. Full story...

The people previously represented by former state House member Thomas Wright officially have their replacement. Full story...

Gov. Mike Easley wants the Legislature to give him more power to curb water use and require local systems to better prepare for droughts. Full story...

Gov. Mike Easley says he's not ready to endorse a presidential candidate because he wants to hear more about their education plans. Full story...

Gov. Mike Easley says it's hypocritical for public officials to campaign for candidates while criticizing state Transportation Department board members for doing the same. Full story...

Gov. Mike Easley will announce what his office calls a major energy initiative at the Emerging Issues Forum in Raleigh. Full story...

Gov. Mike Easley wants North Carolina residents to cut their water use by 50 percent between now and Halloween to see how they can cope with critically low water levels. Full story...