Politics

Several military veterans running for Congress face questions about actions. Full story...

Since the 2008 elections, the North Carolina General Assembly has seen a 16-point flip in support from Democrats to Republicans on the legislative generic ballot, according to a new poll released today by the Civitas Institute. Full story...

For the first time in decades, the 8th Senate District will have a new voice in Raleigh. For 34 years that seat has been filled by Democrat R.C. Soles, who is retiring. The battle to replace him is between Democrat David Redwine and Republican Bill Rabon. Full story...

Time is ticking and elections are just days away. New Hanover County held not just one or two forums but three different forums. Senate, school board and county commission candidates had one last chance to make their pitches to voters. Full story...

With a week to go until Election Day, thousands of voters in our area have already voted. Full story...

A few short days before Halloween, Salon.com has recognized 7th Congressional District Republican nominee Ilario Pantano as one of the Top Ten “most terrifying would-be Congressman.” Full story...

One week till Election Day. Candidates are trying to make their message heard loud and clear in the final stretch. Some UNCW students are trying to help them out. Full story...

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is endorsing North Carolina congressional candidate Ilario Pantano. Full story...

ALIPAC is rescinding their endorsement of Congressman Mike McIntyre, originally made in 2008, and transferring that endorsement to Ilario Pantano the Republican challenger who has promised to stand up for the enforcement of America's existing border and immigration laws, instead of any form of Amnesty for illegal immigrants. Full story...

According to a recent poll, if the election were held today, about half of New Hanover County registered voters would choose incumbent Mike McIntyre over challenger Ilario Pantano to represent the 7th District in Congress. Full story...

They're fired up and ready to go. Folks who feel like they've been taxed enough already gathered at North Brunswick High School in Leland for a rally with the conservative group. Full story...

Think you're sharp with a gun? Sharp enough to outshoot a Marine perhaps? Republican Ilario Pantano, who is running for congress against Democrat Mike McIntyre challenged supporters to a shooting contest. Full story...

North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue says there is a federal investigation into her 2008 campaign. Full story...

Election Day is just 11 days away, and political candidates and their advertisements are all over the place. But there's one candidate for US Senate you may not have heard of yet. Full story...

New Hanover County has been accused of overspending to the point of needing to pass sales and property tax increases, even in these tough financial times. But the devil is in the detail, and finding places to cut is a cumbersome, time consuming task. We decided to try anyway, and went line by line through hundreds of pages of itemized expenditures from the county. Full story...