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Well, the Second District GOP primary race for 2016 is getting7_number to be quite a crowded affair. We've all known incumbent Renee Ellmers was running for reelection. We've known about challengers Jim Duncan, Kay Daly and Frank Roche.
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 3:31 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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We understand — thanks to very good sources in the Raleigh area — that feelers are being put out by political pros to test former NCDOT secretary (and Army general) Tony Tata as a potential GOP primary candidate against congresswoman Renee Ellmers.
Published: Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 @ 4:17 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Tony Tata has resigned as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus on personal and family matters in addition to pursuing his passion as an author.
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 @ 2:49 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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On this Fourth of July Week, North Carolina is unveiling a new state license plate that recognizes the state's historic role in the creation of the United States. Beginning today, North Carolina motorists can choose a new "First in Freedom" standard state license plate for the first time since 1982.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:19 pm
By: Chris Downey
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McCrory brushed that question off with something about a need for "special financing" that Tony Tata could come in and explain later.
Published: Monday, June 15th, 2015 @ 3:01 am
By: Brant Clifton
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It’s no secret that Walter Jones irritates the political establishment. The GOPe tried to get him in the 2014 primary. Now, it appears they’re trying again with a new face
Published: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 @ 4:18 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning on the response to last night's snowfall across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 10:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Back-to-back winter storms will bring measurable snowfall to much of the state twice in three days, a rarity for North Carolina. By the weekend, two separate winter storm systems will have moved across the state. Today's band of snow showers is expected to bring 1-2 inches of snow in the Triangle...
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 10:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging people to stay off the roads tonight as the winter storm moves east across North Carolina. Forecasters have increased predicted snow and ice accumulation totals in many areas potentially making roads impassable in a portion of the central part of state.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 1:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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As part of continued customer focus and enhancement of North Carolina's infrastructure, Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata will meet with local leaders and transportation officials to consider all options for a recently widened section of...
Published: Saturday, January 24th, 2015 @ 9:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory, along with DHHS Secretary Dr. Aldona Wos and State Epidemiologist Dr. Megan Davies will provide an update on state preparations should a patient in North Carolina be diagnosed with Ebola. At this point in time, no one in the state is suspected of having, or has been...
Published: Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 @ 5:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Tony Tata are unveiling the Governor's 25-Year Vision for transportation in North Carolina today with a cross-state tour that includes stops in Wilmington, Greenville, Winston-Salem and Asheville to detail the challenges faced by and solutions...
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 10:21 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory formally opened the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' new flagship state-of-the art office today in Huntersville and highlighted improved DMV customer service across the state. As part of those changes the governor also announced that, starting today, most newcomers to the...
Published: Sunday, May 11th, 2014 @ 7:06 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory toured Eastern North Carolina today to inspect damage caused by Friday's severe weather in Beaufort, Perquimans & Chowan counties. The governor also expressed his sorrow after an 11-month-old boy died Sunday morning from injuries he sustained Friday when a tornado touched down.
Published: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 12:30 am
By: Chris Downey
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A Tea Party-aligned Missouri congresswoman and the new North Carolina Department of Transportation secretary are the latest Republicans to get knee-capped by the mainstream media -- courtesy of McClatchy Newspapers.
Published: Sunday, March 10th, 2013 @ 5:08 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Democrat Gary Pearce is beside himself over the appointment of former Wake County Schools superintendent Tony Tata as state DOT secretary.
Published: Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 @ 10:45 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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