? After weeks of insisting that they had had enough debates, Beverly Perdue asks state broadcasters to organize a face-off with Richard Moore. A new poll showing the Democratic race a toss-up may have been a factor.

? Pat McCrory tells the Goldsboro News Argus that he doesn’t not believe the needs of Eastern, Piedmont, and Western NC fundamentally differ and that the key issue is leadership.

? Gubernatorial candidates pile on Gov. Mike Easley after disclosures about his administration’s questionable handling of public records. GOP candidates call for an investigation.