? Bob Orr comments on the state appeals court’s 2-1 rejection of the Institute for Constitutional Law’s argument that the state lottery was enacted unconstitutionally.

? The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg endorses Beverly Perdue.

? Blogger Melissa Westmoreland explains why she’s voting for Pat McCrory: electability and the issue of crime.

? Richard Moore draws the scorn of the Wilmington Star-News for his opposition to the idea of those who sue to obtain public records to be able to recover their legal fees.

? Fred Smith talks about economic development, government reform, and other issues with the online-radio program ?Frankly Speaking.?