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Local Muslims Concerned Over Ft. Hood Shooting
Last Updated: 9:41 PM 11/06/09 - The suspected Ft. Hood shooter, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, doesn't have any religious preference listed on his military file, but his name, and pictures of him in Muslim dress, have some in the Muslim community concerned their religion may come under attack.
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Local Vets React To Ft. Hood Shooting
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Last Updated: 9:57 PM 11/06/09 - As veterans were honored Friday at Broad Creek Middle School in Carteret County, the massacre at Ft. Hood was on the minds of many. (Full Story)
DWI In Eastern Carolina: Community Solutions
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Last Updated: 9:43 PM 11/06/09 - As we wrap up our week long look at drinking and driving, there's a message some groups across eastern Carolina want to send. Reducing or stopping drinking and driving isn't just the job of law enforcement. (Full Story)
Obama To Sign Homebuyer, Jobless Bill Assistance
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Last Updated: 6:34 AM 11/06/09 - Longtime jobless people and prospective homebuyers will be the main beneficiaries when President Barack Obama signs a $24 billion economic stimulus bill today. (Full Story)
Rand Leaving NC Legislatue To Head Parole Panel
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Last Updated: 9:08 PM 11/04/09 - Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand is leaving the North Carolina Legislature to lead the state parole commission. (Full Story)
Kinston's New Mayor Marks A 1st
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Last Updated: 8:22 PM 11/04/09 - 29 year old BJ Murphy won Tuesday election's and may be the youngest to fill that seat in the past 20 years. (Full Story)
White House To Host Episode Of 'Iron Chef America'
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Last Updated: 6:04 PM 11/04/09 - Michelle Obama's vegetable garden is about to become a culinary battlefield.
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THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberals Targeting Moderates
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Last Updated: 6:42 AM 11/04/09 - Get on the health overhaul bandwagon, or don't count on our help in your re-election. (Full Story)
Obama Coaxes States To Change With School Dollars
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Last Updated: 3:53 AM 11/04/09 - One year after his election, President Barack Obama is coaxing states across the country to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions as they pursue his vision for school reform. (Full Story)
Democrat Anthony Foxx To Replace Pat McCrory As Charlotte Mayor
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Last Updated: 10:53 PM 11/03/09 - Voters have narrowly elected a Democrat to lead Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city.
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Jacksonville Council Elections
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Last Updated: 10:29 PM 11/03/09 - Two incumbents lost their seats while one incumbent kept his seat in the elections for Jacksonville City Council. (Full Story)
Republican Christie Captures NJ Governor's Race
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Last Updated: 10:15 PM 11/03/09 - Republican Chris Christie has defeated Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey. (Full Story)
New Mayor For New Bern
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Last Updated: 10:02 PM 11/03/09 - Incumbent New Bern Mayor Tom Bayliss lost his re-election bid. (Full Story)
Murphy Wins Kinston Mayor's Race
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Last Updated: 8:52 PM 11/04/09 - B.J. Murphy is the first Republican mayor for Kinston in more than 130 years. (Full Story)
Smith Upsets Council In Greenville Council Race
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Last Updated: 9:30 PM 11/03/09 - Newcomer Kandie Smith has defeated longtime incumbent Mildred Council in the District one council race in Greenville. (Full Story)
New Mayor For Washington
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Last Updated: 9:08 PM 11/03/09 - Voters in the city of Washington in Beaufort County elected a new mayor. (Full Story)
GOP Wins Va. Governor's Race A Year After Obama Won State
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Last Updated: 10:05 PM 11/03/09 - Republican Bob McDonnell has easily won the Virginia governor's race just a year after the state went overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama and the Democrats. (Full Story)
Eureka, There's No One To Vote For!
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Last Updated: 9:00 AM 11/04/09 - In one eastern Carolina town it's anyone's guess who will be elected. (Full Story)
Obama's Clout To Be Tested By NJ, Virginia Gubernatorial Races
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Last Updated: 4:10 PM 11/03/09 - President Barack Obama's political clout was on the line Tuesday as Virginia and New Jersey chose governors in contests that could serve as warning signs for Democrats about the public's mood heading into an important midterm election year. (Full Story)
Upstate NY Election Features Conservative Party vs Democrat Party
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Last Updated: 4:06 PM 11/03/09 - The nation is focusing on a largely rural swath of upstate New York that has taken on unusual relevance for a special congressional election in an off year. (Full Story)
Municipal Election Day 2009
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Last Updated: 9:04 PM 11/03/09 - The polls are open in North Carolina from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Full Story)
"Get Out and Vote" Rally
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Last Updated: 9:52 PM 11/02/09 - Candidates on Tuesday's ballot joined citizens at the Sycamore Church in Greenville to encourage everybody to exercise their right to vote in Tuesday's election. (Full Story)
New Bern Mayoral Race Heating Up
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Last Updated: 9:14 PM 11/02/09 - Current New Bern Mayor Tom Bayliss will face off against Attorney Lee Bettis. (Full Story)
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