The State Board of Elections appears to have closed its books on the investigation of Gov. Beverly Perdue’s unreported campaign flights, but Carolina Journal Executive Editor Don Carrington returned to Lockwood Phillips’ “Viewpoints Radio” program on WTKF this week to discuss issues left unresolved after last week’s elections board meeting. The Lincoln Tribune also published Carrington’s latest exclusive story on the Perdue flights. The Lincoln Tribune also picked up David Bass’ report about a state Employment Security Commission worker fired for keeping pirated movies on his state-owned computer. CampusReform.org publicized Bass’ recent report on a UNC system health insurance mandate that includes abortion coverage. The Texas Insider website promoted Bass’ article about the potential impact of 2010 elections on redistricting. The Lincoln Tribune and Watchdog.org picked up Associate Editor Sara Burrows‘ report about the North Carolina PTA’s ability to attract tax dollars despite its dwindling membership. The Lincoln Tribune, Tar Heel Tribune, and N.C. Senate Republicans highlighted contributor Jana Benscoter‘s article about legislative pay during the 2009 session. The Lincoln Tribune published contributor Sarah Okeson‘s report about concerns linked to Yadkin County commissioners’ possible violation of the state’s open-meetings law. The Hospitality Risk Solutions website picked up contributor Karen McMahan‘s story on the U.S. Labor Department’s stepped-up enforcement campaign targeting hotels and restaurants. The Lincoln Tribune and Mint Hill Times promoted contributor Hal Young‘s article on the increased use of comic books to boost literacy among boys. The Richmond County Daily Journal published Associate Editor Michael Lowrey‘s column on problems associated with high-speed rail.