In addition to the ongoing scandal involving North Carolina’s last governor, Don Carrington has been following the case of a bizarre shooting involving retiring N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles, D-Columbus. Carrington’s exclusive interview with Soles’ shooting victim attracted the attention of Senate Republicans, who promoted the story in one of their daily e-mails. The Senate GOP also highlighted contributor Sarah Okeson‘s report on the race to replace Democratic Sen. David Hoyle in District 43. Menwhile, the Tryon Daily Bulletin republished David Bass’ article on the competitive electoral districts that could decide which party will control the General Assembly in 2011. Bass attracted a national media spotlight when he wrote about North Carolina’s Eighth District congressional race for National Review Online. He also blogged for The American Spectator about Vice President Joe Biden’s paltry charitable contributions.