- Republican Frank Palombo is primarying Walter B. Jones in the 3rd Congressional District (Kinston Free Press)
- North Carolina could see heated presidential race in 2012 (WRAL-TV)
- Police are gearing up for up to 800 arrests, potentially, during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte (Charlotte Observer)
- Redistricting map causes problems for local elected officials in Greensboro (News & Record)
- Rep. Dale Folwell’s campaign for lieutenant governor is one to watch, according to a Triad-area columnist (Winston-Salem Journal)
- U.S. Rep. David Price mum on talks with fellow Democratic Rep. Brad Miller over congressional primary matchup (Dome)
- Charlotte’s Democratic National Convention is shortened from four days to three (Dome)
- Republican Pat McCrory leads Gov. Bev Perdue, 51-42 percent, in new Public Policy Polling results (PPP)
by David N. Bass
Contributor, Carolina Journal