? Speaking in Lincolnton, Pat McCrory says his gubernatorial run began with a local movement to speak out on criminal-justice issues.

? Beverly Perdue pledges to seek state compensation for victim’s of North Carolina’s odious forced-sterilization program.

? Fred Smith tells a Caldwell County audience that the state needs to do a better job competing for science and math teachers.

? Push-polling allegation denied by NCAE.

? Cabarrus blogger Justin Thibault explains why he’s supporting Bob Orr.