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Perdue avoids concrete answers during Wilmington visit

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video The governor was all smiles today as she enjoyed a tour of the UNCW Marine Sciences Center, but she was elusive when it came to answering some big questions. Full story...
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Poll: McCrory would beat Perdue in rematch

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PPP's first poll of the 2012 Governor's race in North Carolina finds Pat McCrory well ahead of Bev Perdue in a hypothetical rematch of their 2008 contest, 49-37. Perdue also trails NC GOP chair Tom Fetzer in a possible contest, although only by a 42-40 margin. Full story...
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Rabon elected Republican Freshman Senate Leader

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Senator-Elect Bill Rabon was unanimously elected Freshman Leader by the 13 freshmen Republican Senators-Elect at the recent Republican Senate Caucus meeting in Raleigh. Full story...
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Republicans to examine immunity law in Easley case

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Republicans plan to examine a North Carolina law that contributed to a plea agreement allowing former Gov. Mike Easley to emerge from a vast investigation into his life with just a $1,000 fine. Full story...
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EASLEY INVESTIGATION: Former governor enters felony plea agreement

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video Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley has entered a plea agreement over a false campaign finance report, consenting to a $1,000 fine after state and federal prosecutors spent more than a year combing through his life. UPDATED WITH COMMENTS FROM THE SBI AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Senator-elect Goolsby on city's legislative agenda ... "Ain't gonna happen."

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Just like any big business, the City of Wilmington will lobby the state legislature next year when it begins its session. There'll be a big difference though. For the first time in more than 100 years, Republicans will run the show. Full story...
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Wilmington wishlist faces challenge from Republican legislature

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video Christmas is right around the corner, and many folks are getting their wishlists in order. Wilmington City Council is no different. Full story...
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NC elections board meeting to certify results

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The State Board of Elections is meeting to certify the results of an election that saw Republicans gain ground across North Carolina. Full story...
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Judge says hearing scheduled in Easley probe

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Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens said Monday that there will be a hearing in Wake County on Tuesday. Rowan County District Attorney Bill Kenerly has been reviewing whether Easley or others broke campaign finance laws. Full story...
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Tillis is NC GOP's choice to be House speaker

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House Republicans have chosen Rep. Thom Tillis as their nominee to become the next speaker of the North Carolina House. Full story...
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NC GOP chairman Fetzer to step down in January

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Tom Fetzer has told state GOP leaders he's stepping down as North Carolina Republican Party chairman in mid-January. Full story...
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Recount confirms Ellmers victory over Etheridge

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State Board of Elections director Gary Bartlett said Friday that a recount in the 2nd Congressional District has found that Ellmers defeated Democratic Rep. Bob Etheridge by about 1,500 votes. Full story...
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Pelosi keeps leadership job; McIntyre votes for Shuler

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House Democrats have re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader in the next Congress. Full story...
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McIntyre ready to work with Republican House

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video It's been a little more than a week since elections wrapped-up. Now many politicians are settling in and getting ready to go back to work. WWAY caught up with District 7 Congressman Mike McIntyre to see what the democrat thinks about his minority position in the house, now that the Republicans have control. Full story...
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Perdue raising money for re-election bid

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Gov. Beverly Perdue is preparing to run for re-election in 2012. Full story...
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