- The Gaston Gazette follows the money in local races.
- Republican House Minority Leader Paul Stam endorses Lou Huddleston in the 8th Congressional District GOP primary.
- State Sen. Steve Goss, Rep. Cullie Tarleton, and Gov. Bev Perdue visit Boone and promise jobs.
- State Sen. Joe Sam Queen, a Democrat running for re-election, promises continued research funds at N.C. State University.
- Democratic State Sen. John Snow applauds “affordable” housing project in Cherokee.
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