North Carolina's Attorney General Roy Cooper opposes a provision in the Senate budget plan that would move the State Bureau of Investigation into the Department of Public Justice.More>>
Governor Pat McCrory signed five bills into law on Friday. Among them, a bill laying out the process for operating a wind farm in North Carolina, and one making it a crime for not reporting a missing child to police.More>>
Republican leaders in the state House released details of the tax overhaul plan, which differs from the plan backed by their counterparts in the state Senate.More>>
House lawmakers held a marathon session in the General Assembly on Wednesday, handling dozens of bills that included putting restrictions on some abortions, and mandating insurance providers cover diagnosis and treatment of autism in children of their membersMore>>
The state Senate Monday approved a bill to make North Carolina tougher against the sex trafficking industry. That bill beat the crossover deadline and now heads to the state House.More>>
A three-judge panel of Superior Court judges has ordered a trial in June to hear more evidence on the 2011 redistricting plan approved in North Carolina.More>>
Lawmakers in the state House passed several bills Thursday, one week ahead of the crossover deadline. Among the issues were competitive prices for chemotherapy treatments, governmental bodies recording developments covered during closed session meetings, and trimming the number of state boards and commissions.More>>
The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting Rep. Mike McIntyre for the second time in 2013. This time, McIntyre is in the group's "Red Zone" of vulnerable Democrats in 2014.More>>
The state House gave its tentative approval to Gov. Pat McCrory's plan to revamp the process of funding projects for the Department of Transportation.More>>
Before leaving for the weekend, lawmakers in Raleigh approved bills dealing with pre-k eligibility, higher fees for boat owners, and invalidating contracts that mandate hiring union workers.More>>
Members of a House committee added three projects to a bill spelling out Governor Pat McCrory's plan for overhauling the way transportation projects are prioritized.More>>
Governor Pat McCrory will soon see a bill on his desk that clarifies when a murder charge can be filed for the death of a child when injuries are sustained in the womb.More>>
The Republican majority in the NC House of Representatives passed a voter identification bill on Wednesday, sending the controversial proposal to the Senate.More>>
By six votes, the state Senate passed a bill allowing local governments to post legal notices on their own websites instead of buying ads in local newspapers.More>>
Sen. Thom Goolsby of New Hanover County is one of three primary sponsors of SB 122, designed to fight the sex trafficking trade in North Carolina. The state House followed the Senate's lead on Tuesday and passed the bill unanimously.More>>
The North Carolina Senate approved a bill that would repeal the Racial Justice Act, and move toward restoring executions of inmates on death row.More>>
Democrats and Republicans each introduced bills involving the early voting period in North Carolina. Democrats look to expand the hours of one-stop voting, Republicans look to trim the timeframe.More>>
Governor Pat McCrory, making his first trip to Wilmington since taking office, helped break ground on a state-of-the-art Humanities and Fine Arts Center on the campus of Cape Fear Community College.More>>
The state Senate unanimously approved a bill that will keep the city of Wilmington from taxing residents in the Monkey Junction area who lived in the city for six months.More>>
The state House on Thursday approved a bill that gives local school systems more flexibility on how to spend money from the North Carolina Education Lottery.More>>
A state House committee on Wednesday voted on a new version of a Senate bill, which could give Gov. Pat McCrory the power to appoint new members to several powerful boards and commissions. More>>
The first law to get McCrory's approval requires the State Board of Education develop by the fall of 2014 new diplomas that make clear a student is ready for college, ready a vocational career, or both. The bill received final approval from the General Assembly last week.More>>
North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis announced his appointments to lead major House committees in the House of Representatives. The list did not include any legislators from the Wilmington area.More>>
Governor Pat McCrory talked about findings of an audit into the state's Medicaid system, and said the findings should be "a concern to every North Carolinian".More>>
Thursday, February 14 2013 2:37 PM EST2013-02-14 19:37:17 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A state audit says 12 employees working on North Carolina's troubled computer system for processing Medicaid claims were paid $580,758 in overtime without proper approvals of documentation. TheMore >>
An audit released Thursday shows more than $585,000 in unapproved overtime paid out to workers in the Department of Health and Human Services.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 7:23 PM EST2013-02-14 00:23:59 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The North Carolina General Assembly has given new Gov. Pat McCrory an early legislative victory that builds on his education campaign platform last year. The House gave overwhelmingMore >>
Gov. Pat McCrory has a win on one of his education platforms, courtesy of the General Assembly.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 10:49 PM EST2013-02-12 03:49:24 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The U.S. Labor Department is entering the debate at the North Carolina General Assembly about the state unemployment insurance program overhaul that could be on Gov. Pat McCrory'sMore >>
A proposal to cut unemployment benefits will be debated Tuesday in the state Senate. The temporary head of the US Labor Department weighed in on the plan.More >>
Monday, February 4 2013 9:15 PM EST2013-02-05 02:15:54 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley is again allowed to practice law, two years after his license was suspended following a felony plea. The North Carolina State Bar on MondayMore >>
After having his license suspended for a conviction on campaign finance infractions, former Governor Mike Easley can once again practice law in North Carolina.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 9:30 PM EST2013-02-01 02:30:08 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC7) opened a new office in Brunswick County, moving across the Cape Fear River after years of being in downtown Wilmington. McIntyre's office is nowMore >>
Congressman Mike McIntyre addressed several issues during an interview with WECT's Jon Evans, including gun control, immigration reform, and his recent vote to extend the country's debt ceiling for another 90 days.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 9:28 PM EST2013-02-01 02:28:08 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Two local legislators have co-sponsored a bill that would keep gun permit information out of public view. Rep. Frank Iler of Brunswick County and Rep. Chris Millis of Pender CountyMore >>
Two lawmakers from Brunswick and Pender counties are among a large group that have co-sponsored state House Bill 17. It would keep all gun permit information confidential, but available by request to law enforcement agencies across North Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 11:49 PM EST2013-01-30 04:49:41 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's administration has released the salaries of all the workers in his office to media outlets after The Associated Press asked for selected figures forMore >>
Governor Pat McCrory's office has released details on salaries paid to office staff.More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 2:27 PM EST2013-01-24 19:27:30 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Campaign finance complaints against the campaigns of Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton in their North Carolina gubernatorial race have been dismissed by the State Board of Elections.More >>
Complaints filed against campaigns for Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory were dismissed Thursday by the NC State Board of Elections.More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 2:18 PM EST2013-01-24 19:18:47 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Randy Voller is in campaign mode once again. On the political scale, the seat is on a bigger scale than the two he already holds, as Mayor of Pittsboro and the head of the ChathamMore >>
Former state Senator Eric Mansfield of Fayetteville dropped out of the race to become the next Chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Party.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 9:06 PM EST2013-01-24 02:06:20 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to permit the government to borrow enough money to avoid a first avoid default for at least four months, defusing a crisis looming nextMore >>
Local Congressmen Mike McIntyre and Walter B. Jones split their votes on a bill to extend the country's debt ceiling for three months. The bill also withholds salaries for members of Congress if a budget proposal is not finalized.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 7:39 PM EST2013-01-23 00:39:40 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (WECT) - The 2013-14 session of the North Carolina General Assembly is underway. Lt. Governor Dan Forest gaveled the North Carolina Senate to order this morning at 9:08 a.m., bringing stateMore >>
Lt. Governor Dan Forest gaveled the North Carolina Senate to order this morning at 9:08 a.m., bringing state lawmakers back to work officially.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 3:28 PM EST2013-01-15 20:28:54 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – A new poll shows incumbent North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan leads several potential Republican challengers for her seat in Congress. Hagan will be up for reelection in 2014. TheMore >>
A new poll shows Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina leading several potential challengers in a head-to-head matchup for her seat in Congress.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 1:40 PM EST2013-01-15 18:40:50 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue's campaign still had more than $1 million a few days before she left office. The Bev Perdue Committee told the State Board of ElectionsMore >>
New finance reports show former Governor Bev Perdue's campaign spent more than $40,000 in her final months in office.More >>
Friday, January 11 2013 7:46 AM EST2013-01-11 12:46:32 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (AP) - North Carolina's top elected leaders may be cutting the rug on the eve of their public swearings-in. The North Carolina Governor's Inaugural Ball is scheduled for Friday night atMore >>
North Carolina's top elected leaders may be cutting the rug on the eve of their public swearings-in.More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 1:31 PM EST2013-01-07 18:31:45 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (AP) - The first executive order signed by new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory repeals an order of his Democratic predecessor creating a state commission to nominate new judges. The RepublicanMore >>
The first executive order signed by new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory repeals an order of his Democratic predecessor creating a state commission to nominate new judges.More >>
Thursday, January 3 2013 8:15 PM EST2013-01-04 01:15:43 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina judge says Republican-backed legislation aimed at cutting off the revenue stream of a Democrat-friendly teachers association violates the constitution and can't beMore >>
Judge: 2011 law passed by General Assembly violates North Carolina's constitution and cannot be enforced.More >>
Thursday, January 3 2013 5:18 PM EST2013-01-03 22:18:39 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) – North Carolina Congressmen Mike McIntyre (NC7) and Walter B. Jones (NC3) spurned leaders of their parties during Thursday's votes to elect a House Speaker. Rep. Jones, who representsMore >>
Two local congressmen did not follow their party's majority in casting ballots for Speaker of the House.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 3:29 PM EST2012-12-18 20:29:36 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (WECT) – House Speaker Thom Tillis on Tuesday announced his sub-committee chairs for the House Appropriations Committee. A release from the Speaker's Office revealed these appointments: TheMore >>
Rep. William Brisson of Bladen County now has a leadership position in the GOP-led General Assembly. The Democrat is a co-chair of a House Appropriations subcommittee.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 1:32 PM EST2012-12-13 18:32:54 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (AP) - North Carolina Gov.-elect Pat McCrory has named a close political ally and a veteran business executive to join his upcoming Cabinet. McCrory said Thursday that Dr. Aldona Wos ofMore >>
North Carolina Gov.-elect Pat McCrory has named a close political ally and a veteran business executive to join his upcoming Cabinet.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 9:20 AM EST2012-12-13 14:20:11 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A senator from Brunswick County will soon become a co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. According to a press release, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham)More >>
A senator from Brunswick County will soon become a co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.More >>
Wednesday, December 12 2012 4:50 PM EST2012-12-12 21:50:41 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP/WECT) – The leader of the state Senate is blasting Governor Beverly Perdue for her selection to replace a member of the state Supreme Court. Perdue on Wednesday announced she is replacingMore >>
The leader of the North Carolina Senate is criticizing Governor Beverly Perdue's pick to replace a retiring justice of the state Supreme Court.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 7:27 PM EST2013-02-28 00:27:24 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Higher proposed criminal penalties for people who disrupt North Carolina funerals or memorial services are heading to Gov. Pat McCrory's desk for his signature. The General AssemblyMore >>
North Carolina's General Assembly passed a bill that has tougher penalties for groups that disrupt funerals and memorial services, in response to a group that has picketed services for members of the military. More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 4:35 PM EST2013-02-26 21:35:11 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina lawmakers have approved a measure barring the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul. Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has indicated he'llMore >>
The state Senate & House agreed on a compromise bill keeping North Carolina from expanding the Medicaid program under President Obama's healthcare overhaul.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 3:19 PM EST2013-02-19 20:19:47 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Gov. Pat McCrory has signed into law changes to North Carolina's unemployment insurance system that supporters say will put the plan on firmer footing. Critics say the changes willMore >>
Governor Pat McCrory signed a second bill into law this week. The bill cuts unemployment benefits by about one third, reduces the maximum number of weeks of coverage, and accelerates repayment of the state's $2.5 billion debt to the federal government.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 11:16 PM EST2013-02-19 04:16:50 GMT
RALEIGH, NC (WECT) –Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina addressed a joint session of the General Assembly, pledging his administration will "focus all of its attention on these three areas: economy,More >>
Governor Pat McCrory on Monday night laid out his vision of the state of North Carolina, promising his administration will focus all of its attention on three things: "economy, education and improving efficiency of government"More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 2:12 PM EDT2012-10-26 18:12:52 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Three Democrats and three Republicans are running for three seats on the ballot in the New Hanover County Commission race. In a forum Tuesday night hosted by WECT and the LeagueMore >>
Candidates for New Hanover County Commission and School Board met for a forum hosted by WECT and the League of Women Voters. The seven women and five men shared their views on issues such as taxpayer money spent for a baseball stadium, and the impact of charter schools on public schools.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-10-26 17:56:02 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – An evening with the candidates turned testy Tuesday night, during a series of forums at the Senior Resource Center in New Hanover County. WECT worked with the League of Women Voters ofMore >>
Candidates campaigning for seats in the North Carolina House & Senate answered questions in a forum Tuesday night in New Hanover County. Before the night ended, strong accusations flew between one pair of candidates over a tax break for small businesses.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-10-26 17:54:04 GMT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – Gubernatorial candidates Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory will meet for their second live televised debate Tuesday night at UNC-TV. The North Carolina Association of BroadcastersMore >>
Gubernatorial candidates Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory met for their second live televised debate Tuesday night at UNC-TV. The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters sponsored the debate, as it did October 3 when the two candidates met in the same studio.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 1:48 PM EDT2012-10-26 17:48:49 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer met Friday night in the first face-to-face debate of the 7th Congressional District campaign. The two men took questions in the WECT studios fromMore >>
Watch the first debate of the campaign Congressional incumbent Mike McIntyre and his challenger David Rouzer.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 1:39 PM EST2012-11-05 18:39:36 GMT
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - With less than a week to go before election day, local counties have seen more early voters than this time four years ago. In Pender County, more than 12,000 have already voted.More >>
With less than a week to go before election day, local counties have seen more early voters than this time four years ago. In Pender County, more than 12,000 have already voted in Pender county where there is only one county commissioners race on the ballot.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 1:38 PM EST2012-11-05 18:38:06 GMT
COLUMBUS, BLADEN, and ROBESON COUNTIES (WECT) - One of the seats that changed the most after redistricting is District 46. It now mixes Columbus County and part of Bladen County with Robeson County. DemocratMore >>
One of the seats that changed the most after redistricting is District 46, which now mixes Columbus County and part of Bladen County with Robeson County. More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 1:36 PM EST2012-11-05 18:36:52 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The conservative group Americans for Prosperity provided the bulk of the "Vote No Stadium Tax" referendum committee's money, according to the organization's campaign finance report. TheMore >>
The conservative group Americans for Prosperity provided the bulk of the "Vote No Stadium Tax" referendum committee's money, according to the organization's campaign finance report.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 1:35 PM EST2012-11-05 18:35:46 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Twelve donations have been made to the effort to bring a minor league baseball stadium to downtown Wilmington, according to third quarter financial reports made available TuesdayMore >>
Chamber President Connie Majure-Rhett said Tuesday that the group had raised what was necessary for a strong campaign and doesn't need to reach that original goal.More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-10-30 23:39:49 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Voters in North Carolina will decide who will fill a seat on the state's highest court when cast ballots in the General Election. Justice Paul Newby is running for re-election toMore >>
Outside groups have spent more than $1 million on political ads backing candidates for the North Carolina Supreme Court. WECT asked both candidates if those groups will have any impact on the race. More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 1:48 PM EDT2012-10-26 17:48:13 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Candidates looking to represent this county in Raleigh told voters where they stand at a candidates' forum at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick CommunityMore >>
Candidates running for seats in the NC House & Senate representing Brunswick County met in a forum at BCC. They answered questions about beach renourishment, coastal insurance, transportation needs and other issues.More >>
Friday, October 19 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-10-20 00:03:26 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Another Political Action Committee has entered the picture when it comes to the Seventh District Congressional race between Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer. The Congressional LeadershipMore >>
Political Action Committees and groups have spent more than $4M on advertising in the Congressional race between Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer. More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 1:30 AM EDT2012-10-10 05:30:06 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Sen. Bill Rabon of Brunswick County says he is not endorsing either candidate in the 7th Congressional District race. Reached by phone Tuesday, Rabon said although he did endorseMore >>
Sen. Bill Rabon Brunswick County says he is staying away from endorsing either candidate running for the 7th Congressional District seat. Rabon said he is bothered by the campaign "going ugly".More >>
Monday, October 8 2012 3:35 PM EDT2012-10-08 19:35:53 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Rep. Mike McIntyre claims 75% of the mayors in Eastern North Carolina have publicly endorsed his run for re-election in the 7th Congressional District. In a news release, McIntyre'sMore >>
Rep. Mike McIntyre, locked in an expensive re-election campaign in the 7th Congressional District, claims that three-quarters of the mayors in Eastern NC endorse him. More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 7:56 PM EDT2012-09-24 23:56:27 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The 2012 campaign for Lieutenant Governor in North Carolina may be Dan Forest's first official run for elected office. But, he is not a newcomer to politics. Forest's mother, SueMore >>
Dan Forest comes from a family that knows politics. But, the businessman is making his first venture into campaigning, running for the second highest elected office in state government.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 8:14 PM EST2013-01-31 01:14:52 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A look at some of the bills filed at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, the first work day for the 2013 session: - House and Senate Republicans filed bills identicalMore >>
Lawmakers hit the ground running as the General Assembly reconvened the 2013 session. Dozens of bills were introduced, including proposals to stop work on a healthcare exchange, and to pay victims of state ordered sterilization.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-12-20 21:53:18 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A former legislator, mayor and federal prosecutor are among those who will serve in key cabinet positions for incoming North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory. McCrory announced ThursdayMore >>
Incoming Governor Pat McCrory announced several appointments to his cabinet staff, including one of the wealthiest donors to his campaign.More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 8:54 PM EDT2012-11-02 00:54:05 GMT
WECT Political Notebook July 26 3:35pm (by Jon Evans) This item from the "Rouzer for Congress" campaign. Senator David Rouzer will celebrate the start of the 2012 Olympic Games and kickoff theMore >>
(Thursday, November 1) - Early voting numbers in North Carolina could set a record during the general election, and an investigation into a suspicious trailer parked near a polling place. More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 7:46 PM EDT2012-10-05 23:46:28 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Pat McCrory, the Republican candidate for Governor in North Carolina,came to Wilmington on Friday and received the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors, a nationalMore >>
Pat McCrory, the former Mayor of Charlotte and Republican candidate for Governor of North Carolina, talked about his plans to reform education in a one-on-one interview with WECT's Jon Evans. McCrory also talked taxes, reforming unemployment, and his plans for boosting the economy.More >>
Friday, August 3 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-08-04 02:54:46 GMT
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) – Taxes continue to be the top issue between the two leading candidates for Governor in North Carolina. Websites for both Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory take aim at the other's record whenMore >>
Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton told WECT's Jon Evans he could not tell citizens of North Carolina that he would not raise taxes if elected Governor.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 8:41 AM EDT2012-08-10 12:41:28 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Erik Anderson did not take an easy first step into politics. The former marine who lives in Pitt County is challenging nine-term incumbent Walter B. Jones in the newly drawn ThirdMore >>
Political newcomer Erik Anderson is spending the campaign meeting the voters of the Third Congressional District. He says one person he can't meet face-to-face is his opponent, incumbent Walter B. Jones.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 11:39 PM EDT2012-06-19 03:39:38 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Congressman Walter B. Jones spent time in the southern-most part of his district Wednesday, after not spending much time there leading up the recent Republican primary election. Rep.More >>
Congressman Walter B. Jones made a rare appearance in New Hanover County on Wednesday, to the newest part of his Third Congressional District.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 11:50 AM EST2013-01-23 16:50:15 GMT
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chanceMore >>
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's opening remarks before her testimony in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.More >>
Saturday, November 10 2012 1:48 PM EST2012-11-10 18:48:37 GMT
(RNN) – With the majority of ballots counted and the question of who will be the next president put to rest, only Florida remains undecided as vote tallies continued into Wednesday. With 97 percent reported,More >>
The state of Florida has finished its tally, and its 29 electoral votes went to President Barack Obama. Not that it mattered. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:48 AM EST2012-11-07 14:48:58 GMT
(RNN) – Obama took on a variety of issues during his first term in the Oval Office, and he pledged to continue his plan of economic recovery in the next four years. His campaign rode the theme of "Change"More >>
"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech.More >>
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
The 2012 election may be over, but not all may be lost for Republicans looking for love. Thanks to chemistry.com, you can find your political equal in these cities.More >>
Republicans lost the 2012 presidential election, but not all may be lost for members of the GOP looking for love. Chemistry.com lists the cities they are most likely to find their political equal.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided an endless amount of viral internet memes as well as the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided enough memorable moments - one in particular about the Navy - to create an endless amount of viral internet memes. It also was the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The 46th Quadrennial Democratic National Convention is underway in Charlotte, NC.More >>
President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the 46th Quadrennial Democratic National Convention. The DNC ran from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 in Charlotte, NC.More >>
From, buttons, ties and all types of hats, Republican delegates happy to nominate Mitt Romney showed their patriotism and "red-state" spirit all week at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.More >>
From, buttons, ties and all types of hats, Republican delegates happy to nominate Mitt Romney showed their patriotism and "red-state" spirit all week at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.More >>
Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on the incumbent President Barack Obama in the fall. More >>
With Election Day drawing closer, nominee-apparent Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are gearing up to face off for your votes - but what if it had been Republican candidate Herman Cain, or Rick Santorum, instead? Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on incumbent Obama in the fall. More >>
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Friday, August 3 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-08-04 02:54:46 GMT
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) – Taxes continue to be the top issue between the two leading candidates for Governor in North Carolina. Websites for both Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory take aim at the other's record whenMore >>
Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton told WECT's Jon Evans he could not tell citizens of North Carolina that he would not raise taxes if elected Governor.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 7:46 PM EDT2012-10-05 23:46:28 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Pat McCrory, the Republican candidate for Governor in North Carolina,came to Wilmington on Friday and received the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors, a nationalMore >>
Pat McCrory, the former Mayor of Charlotte and Republican candidate for Governor of North Carolina, talked about his plans to reform education in a one-on-one interview with WECT's Jon Evans. McCrory also talked taxes, reforming unemployment, and his plans for boosting the economy.More >>
Monday, March 26 2012 2:34 PM EDT2012-03-26 18:34:36 GMT
Pat McCrory kicked off his 2012 campaign for governor with an appearance Thursday in Wilmington. McCrory talked about what he learned from the 2008 campaign, and what he needs to do to win the highest-elected office in North Carolina.More >>
Sunday, February 26 2012 6:57 AM EST2012-02-26 11:57:24 GMT
David Rouzer is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 7th Congressional District. Now serving his second term in the NC Senate, Rouzer believes his past experience in Washington, DC, is a positive in the 2012 election.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:06:07 GMT
Following the historic political year in 2011, lawmakers will soon be getting back to work in Raleigh. In this week's "A Closer Look", Rep. Carolyn Justice and Rep. Dewey Hill, share their thoughts on the 2012 political landscape in North Carolina.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:06:07 GMT
Randy Crow is one of three candidates running for the Republican nomination in the Seventh Congressional District. In our conversation, Crow talks about many issues, including the future of the State Port in Wilmington, the recent payroll tax cut vote by Congress, and incumbent Rep. Mike McIntyre's work to lower gas prices.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:06:07 GMT
Ilario Pantano is using the experience he gathered in 2010 in his second campaign for a seat in Congress. The Republican from New Hanover County is one of three candidates seeking the nomination for the 7th District seat in Washington.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 8:41 AM EDT2012-08-10 12:41:28 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Erik Anderson did not take an easy first step into politics. The former marine who lives in Pitt County is challenging nine-term incumbent Walter B. Jones in the newly drawn ThirdMore >>
Political newcomer Erik Anderson is spending the campaign meeting the voters of the Third Congressional District. He says one person he can't meet face-to-face is his opponent, incumbent Walter B. Jones.More >>
Thursday, March 22 2012 5:39 AM EDT2012-03-22 09:39:41 GMT
While many might say you're too old to run for governor at age 90, Bruce Blackmon disagrees. The retired physician is campaigning for the highest office in North Carolina with one plank in his platform.More >>
