Election
Sanford: I Won’t Run For Office Again If I Lose
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says if he fails in his attempt to return to Congress, he will not seek office again.
Colbert Busch, Sanford, Make Last Vote Pitches
Former Gov. Mark Sanford campaigned with GOP leaders while Elizabeth Colbert Busch appealed for last-minute votes as her blue and white bus rolled though South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on Monday, their tumultuous campaigning near a close.
N.C. Baptist Chief Harris Looking At U.S. Senate Bid
The pastor of a large Charlotte church who is also president of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention says he’s prayerfully considering a 2014 bid for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Kay Hagan.
Sanford Has Cash Edge Heading Into Election
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has a slight edge in cash heading into the final days of the heated congressional race in state’s 1st District.
Math Mistake Means 1 Out, Another In On UNC Board
A math error by North Carolina House members counting ballots means one person elected to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors this week won’t join the panel after all.
Special Election For Scott’s House Seat Set For May
Gov. Nikki Haley has ordered a special election to fill the congressional seat being vacated as Tim Scott becomes South Carolina’s next senator.
5 Things To Know About The Election In NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Here are five things to know as North Carolina prepares to vote Tuesday. The polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.:
Mood Of The Nation: Struggling But Seeking No Help
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them was Ray Arvin, 47, of Mineral Springs, N.C., outside Charlotte. Arvin has struggled financially since a business he owned that supplied the power and aviation industries collapsed in 2009. He worries about his future and about the direction of the federal government.
Steel Mill Polluted Town As Romney’s Firm Profited
The rusty stains on Shirley Carter’s home are a permanent reminder of her fight with the local steel mill, just down U.S. Highway 17 near the boat docks.
Opinion: Florida’s Voter Purge Attempts To Stifle Democrats and Minorities
Elected officials would do well to remember that it is the job of the voters to pick their representatives, it is not the job of elected officials to pick who gets to vote.
