State & National
Collaboration expected from N.C. native
As the next chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill, Holden Thorp will have to balance his duty as an advocate for his campus with his obligation to work within the larger UNC system to make good on a debt to the people of North Carolina.
That will be one of Thorp's greatest challenges. (0 Comments)
State briefs
N.C. General Assembly goes back to work for 2 weeks The North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for its short session Tuesday. Legislators will spend the session working on the state budget. Experts expect there to be few other weighty issues discussed in this session in order to ensure that the budget is dealt with. (0 Comments)
McCrory and Perdue stick to primary goals
Both want to focus on issues
The Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, might be taking a breather on their campaigns, but both candidates plan to keep doing what they felt worked for the - at times bitter - primary contests. (0 Comments)
Easley gives budget pitch
Raise in sin taxes to fund reforms
The N.C. General Assembly came into session Tuesday and has begun to mull over Gov. Mike Easley's $21.5 billion budget proposal, which includes tax increases that many legislative leaders questioned due to the recent economic downturn. (0 Comments)
Big win keeps Clinton afloat
Hillary Clinton's definitive victory over Barack Obama in Tuesday's West Virginia primary is a step in the right direction for her campaign, and a feat she will need to replicate in most of the remaining contests in order to have a reasonable chance at the Democratic nomination. (0 Comments)
