Dissent over NC Democratic chair race sparks tensions
In Raleigh delegates debated Gov. Hunt's choice Wayne McDevitt for party chair while Melba Melton nominated Robin Hood. A close voice vote elevated McDevitt, Hood alleged intimidation as standing votes followed. In Durham AIDS activists plan court action after state panel ended anonymous HIV testing at county clinics. The commission had extended it two years.
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North Carolina
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Wayne McDevitt
Madison County
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McDevitt
Melba Melton
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Robin Hood
Hood
Melton
Hendrickson
Durham
State Commission For Health Services
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Commission
Barbara Huberman
Charlotte
New NC Legislators Face Pay Raise Question After Election
In North Carolina, after a campaign attacking legislative raises, new lawmakers have not yet rejected the raise. House Majority Leader Leo Daughtry says each must decide individually. The General Assembly increased pay to 13,951 with related allowances. some call for refund, but acceptance remains open.
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Raleigh
House
Leo Daughtry
R-Johnston
General Assembly
Internal Revenue Service
Republican Party
Hogg
Don East
R-Lurry
East
Lawsuit against UNC to be retried in Chapel Hill
Police officer Keith Edwards' suit against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will be retried after more than four years. A jury initially awarded Edwards 116000 for alleged sex and race discrimination in a promotion denial. The state Court of Appeals threw out the finding for improper jury instruction and the state Supreme Court declined to rule, paving the way for a retrial.
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Keith Edwards
UNC
Edwards
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
State Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
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