Twenty state legislators, including five from the Triangle, sent a letter to N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper and state Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin alleging Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina “has inappropriately engaged in political advocacy.” The health insurance company recently sent a pre-printed postcard opposing health care reform to policyholders asking them to […]
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More bad flu news, this time in your pee
That Tamiflu you’re taking to ward off H1N1? After it runs through you, it could wind up in lakes and rivers. ScienceNews.org reported that in Japan, concentrations of Tamiflu’s “active form” are showing up in rivers downstream of wastewater treatment plants. The source: human urine. The active form of Tamiflu is the result of the […]
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After the bust, luxury is dirt cheap
On a recent Sunday afternoon, about 250 people herded into a Marriott Hotel ballroom to bid on a dream. Restless, vigilant, they came with checkbooks, cell phones and color-coded brochures. To take the edge off, a musical duo glazed the room with smooth jazz. Waiters ensured the back table was well stocked with glasses of […]
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Coalition to Unchain Dogs to usher in Orange County tethering law
A year ago, Orange County Commissioners passed its long-awaited tethering law, which restricts the chaining of dogs for more than three hours per day. The law takes effect Nov. 19. The Durham-based Coalition to Unchain Dogs, which lobbied for the law, will usher in the new ordinance by building a fence for two dogs in […]
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UNC’s Research Resource Facility flies under the radar
Facts about the Farm Depending on funding, the UNC Research Resource Facility, 1907 Orange Chapel Clover Garden Road, could be expanded to include at least 72,000 square feet of buildings, in addition to two existing wastewater treatment systems, a well for potable water and a spray irrigation system in the woods for treated animal waste. […]
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In Pittsboro, Voller squeaks by; town commission contest also tight
It’s closer than most political observers imagined: Just 64 votes separated Pittsboro Mayor Randy Voller from his under-the-radar challenger, Republican Bill Crawford, giving Voller the win, but hardly a commanding one, especially for a well-known incumbent. With both town precincts reporting, Voller tallied 392 votes to Crawford’s 328, according to the Chatham County Board of […]
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The song remains the same in Durham
The incumbents for Durham City Council and mayor swept the challengers in four races that barely raised the pulse of voters. The closest race, which was still decided by a 71-26 margin was in Ward II, where longtime Councilman Howard Clement faced Libertarian Matt Drew. Clement received 7,258 votes to Drew’s 2,729. According to unofficial […]
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With absentees counted, Voller leads in Pittsboro
Absentee votes are the only ballots that have been counted in the Pittsboro mayoral and town commissioner races, but incumbent Mayor Randy Voller has a 60-39 lead with the town’s two precincts yet to have reported, according to the Chatham County Board of Elections. In a three-way race for two seats on the Pittsboro Town […]
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Robinson prevails in Cary runoff
Republican incumbent Jennifer Robinson has defeated Democratic challenger Lori Bush by 269 votes in the runoff election for Cary Town Council District A. The margin of victory is 53 percent to 46 percent, or 2,170 votes to 1,901, according to unofficial results from the Wake County Board of Elections. In the primary, Robinson won by […]
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Incumbents lead in Durham
With 25 of the 58 precincts reporting, incumbents Bill Bell, Cora Cole-McFadden, Howard Clement and Mike Woodard hold commanding leads. Mayor Bell is ahead of Steven Williams 75 percent to 24 percent. In Ward I Cole-McFadden leads 75-24 over Donald Hughes; Howard Clement has the tightest race in Ward II, but maintains a 69-29 margin […]
