Helms leaves Senate race as rivals eye bids and cures speculated
Helms announced his decision amid rival bids from Rep. Richard Burr and other Republicans including Lauch Faircloth while Elaine Marshall leads the Democrats' entry. Supporters say his conservative legacy stands firm though health battles and a late-life impact cloud his future. Analysts note vacancy implications for North Carolina politics.
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City moves to reuse courthouse in renovation plan
City officials expect to finance a 4.2 million reconstruction through an insurance payout, property sales, and a 2000 approved three fourths cent tax hike. They rejected selling the corner building and kept meeting chambers at City Hall, consolidating planning and engineering departments in one building to serve residents who need permits, rezoning, and subdivision information. Elizabeth Hess can be reached at 704 869 1826.
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Departure of Thurmond Helms Highlight Republicans Senate Challenge
In the 2002 Senate elections Democrats hold an edge in seats at stake aided by retirements of Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond. Republicans count geographic advantage in the South and West, with economy and Bush popularity shaping outcomes.
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Storage unit heist case ties in witnesses and escape routes
Witnesses link Loomis case to a $17 million Oct. 4, 1997 heist led by Nathan Grant and Steve Chambers. Chambers testifies as much as $1.5 million vanished from a storage unit in November. Jody Calloway and Jennifer Calloway stand trial for receiving stolen money and laundering. Paula Homesley testified she rented the units for the Grants and noted gate access issues and scorch marks near a lock. Authorities describe limited video proof and highlight gate and access code use at the storage center.
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