North Carolina election candidates discuss priorities and mandates
Democratic candidate outlines four main priorities for eastern NC including tax reform education and growth, with emphasis on environmental planning and training to attract jobs. He vows to push for tax reform reduce bureaucracy and oppose unfunded mandates at any level. Republican Cynthia B Watson argues for tougher crime legislation safer schools and reform schools to remove disruptors, and she supports a student conduct court and opposition to unfunded mandates citing local budget needs.
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Jones County sheriff hopefuls outline crime focus and staffing
Candidates agree drugs are the main problem with marijuana and illicit drugs driving crime. Harley Ringer pledges a crime war and five more deputies funded by halving his salary and reallocating jailer and dispatcher funds, with grants possible. Retired SHP trooper stresses local drug enforcement and asks for state and federal help.
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Jones County
Jones County board race features six candidates vying for five seats
Vance Alphin battles in Wat son district as a Democratic challenger while Nolan Jones argues for crop diversification and new industries. Incumbent Charles Battle Jr Horace Phillips and Dewey Strayhorn remain in the race with Preston Reynolds the Republican challenger.
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Jones County Board
Charles Battle Jr
Horace Phillips
Dewey Strayhorn
Preston D. Reynolds
North Carolina tops in money among congressional candidates
The AP analysis shows North Carolina has three of the nation’s top 100 money-raisers, three top lenders to their campaigns, and notable PAC funding shares. U S Rep Charles Taylor leads NC in total contributions with 855 072, facing Maggie Lauterer in the 11th District. Richard Moore trails with 788 165 in the 2nd District race against David Funderburk. Martin Lancaster is third in NC fund raising at 752 381, challenging Walter Jones Jr. in the 3rd District. Taylor loans 127 000, Moore 43 486. Sherill Morgan leads in loans with 191 300. PACs favor Mel Watt and Charlie Rose, Hefner, totaling over 230 000 to Watt and 309 648 to Hefner. France defended Taylor’s loan figures, while Moore’s campaign praised strong support. The AP and CRP conducted the analysis from FEC data and NICAR sources.
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Tim Valentine
Martin Lancaster
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Roger France
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National Institute For Computer-Assisted Reporting
Pamlico County Considers Global TransPark Benefits
In Pamlico County residents discuss joining the North Carolina Global TransPark economic zone and its promised benefits. Voters pledge to be guided by promises and citizens voices, while concerns arise about tax base, debt, and school funding. Names include Chris, Paul, Mary Prevatte, and local candidates Tripp Muse Prescott Fodrey Ollison Jones.
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Johnnie Tripp
Louise Muse
Phil Prescott Jr
Linda Bailey Fodrey
Carl Ollison
Booker Jones
Voters Split On Vote Significance In North Carolina
North Carolinians express mixed views on whether a single vote counts as polls approach. A Monroe reporter, Greenville paper and AP survey finds some see voting as crucial, others doubt impact due to past ballot irregularities and influential groups.
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Barbara Amnett
Craven County Soil and Water Board Leaders Discuss Programs
Craven County soil and water board members discuss duties funding and staff. The board oversees finances and works with engineers technicians and a secretary to aid programs including 80 000 to 90 000 yearly state support for nutrient prevention in rivers. They assist hog farmers environmental safety and host annual week long seminars with Pamlico County for local teachers to integrate soil and water topics into curricula.
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