Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Republicans ousted in Caldwell County
Incumbents John Thuss and Faye Higgins lost in Tuesday’s primary election to three newcomers who campaigned against a recent tax increase.
Clay Bollinger, Ben Griffin and Rob Bratcher ran as a group with a theme of bringing fiscal responsibility to the board.
The following is HDR reporter Dee Henry’s story for Wednesday’s print edition.
Incumbent commissioners win primary
Dan Hunsucker and Barbara Beatty won both positions in the Catawba County Republican primary Tuesday night. They’ll face Democrat George McClellan in the November general election.
The following is Dee Henry’s story.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
NC Primary Results
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Come here tonight for full election coverage
We’ll post stories on all the election results and comments from the local winners here tonight.
Vote today
The much-awaited North Carolina primary is here. The weather in Hickory couldn’t be any better so there’s no excuse not to get out and vote today.
Election officials are reporting steady streams of voters, but no extreme lines.
Below is Dee Henry’s story on early developments this morning.
Monday, May 05, 2008
‘Cass-gate’
The past three days rate among the strangest in my journalism career. I’m afraid ethical restraints and a multitude of off-the-record discussions keep me from elaborating.
Click below for the story that will run in Tuesday’s print edition.
Clinton: Small towns can elect president
The following is HDR reporter Dee Henry’s coverage of Bill Clinton’s visit to Newton on Sunday.
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