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In Greensboro, RNC Chair Talks About Bypassing National Media

Republican National Committee Michael Steele says the GOP is running ads in local television markets like one in North Carolina to "take out the filter of the national media" in communicating with the public and raising money. more
Yow to Challenge Rep. Coble in Primary Photo

Guilford County Commissioner Billy Yow will run for Congress, challenging Rep. Howard Coble in the May 4 Republican Primary. more
Davidson County Sheriff's Race a Study in Contrasts Video

One avoids the spotlight; the other basks in its glow. One says he's proud of improving the image of the office; the other says he'd consider improving the jail by painting its walls pink. more
Former Sheriff Gerald Hege Files to Run Again

Flamboyant former Davidson County sheriff Gerald Hege filed Tuesday to run for the same office from which he resigned in 2004 after being charged with 15 felonies. more
Video: Greensboro City Council Misled On South Elm Hotel? Video

City council members say they were misled when they were asked to vote on three projects -- including a hotel -- on South Elm St. downtown. They thought they were approving a resolution to secure federal stimulus funds, not to more forward with the project. more
Gov. Perdue Outlines Plan for State Video

Gov. Bev Perdue visited Greensboro on Tuesday night to discuss her vision for the state over the next three years. more
Hagan Supports Loosening Lending Limits Photo

Sen. Kay Hagan said she supports legislation that would loosen the restrictions on how much money credit unions are allowed to lend. more
Debate Over Aquatics Center Funding Video

In a briefing Monday afternoon, members of the new Greensboro City Council learned the proposed aquatic center would be 74,000 square feet in size and would contain a 50-meter pool, warm-up pool and a diving well. more