‘Vote No’ members to keep fighting city hall
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — With the help of voters they successfully struck out Wilmington’s ballpark bond referendum. Now members of the Vote No campaign say their work continues. The campaign brought...
View ArticleVote rulings move elections one step closer to final results
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — In New Hanover County, the long process of counting absentee and provisional ballots is wrapping up tonight. That means campaigns for Rep. Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer should...
View ArticleFIRST ON 3: Unofficial results show McIntyre wins New Hanover County
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The unofficial results are in, and according to Board of Elections Director Marvin McFadyen, Congressman Mike McIntyre has won New Hanover County in the race for the...
View ArticleNC counties canvass last week’s election results
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Officials in North Carolina’s 100 counties are trying to finalize counts from last week’s elections, but some candidates barely trailing in key races likely won’t be satisfied with...
View ArticleMcIntyre’s edge over Rouzer continues to grow slightly
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — By the end of today, ten days after the polls closed, we will finally know the official results of the November 6 election. And if the votes hold the way they stand now, Rep....
View ArticleColeman gives up vote challenge in lt. gov. race
EMERY P. DALESIO Associated Press RALEIGH, NC (AP) — The Democratic Party candidate for lieutenant governor says she won’t seek a statewide recount in hopes the new tally would make up the nearly...
View ArticleFIRST ON 3: Rouzer to make statement on recount tomorrow
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Three days after finding out the final vote count shows he lost his run for Congress, Republican David Rouzer is yet to say whether he will request a recount. That should...
View ArticleMcCrory announces inauguration events
RALEIGH, NC — Pat McCrory’s inauguration as North Carolina governor will be spread out over two weekends early next year. After consultations with the Perdue Administration and the General Assembly,...
View ArticleRouzer calls for recount; cost unclear
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — After two counts of the votes, a Congressional candidate is hoping the third time is a charm. Today Republican David Rouzer asked for a recount in his race for Congress. Two...
View ArticleRecounts underway for three very close eastern NC races
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — County election boards in eastern North Carolina are determining whether very close outcomes in three races earlier this month are accurate. The State Board of Elections said...
View ArticleLittle change as recount continues in McIntyre-Rouzer race
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The recount continues in the Congressional race between Rep. Mike Mcintyre and David Rouzer. Bladen County’s recount shows the eight-time incumbent McIntyre losing two votes...
View ArticleNC elections board meets to certify most results
GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Nearly all of the Election Day results in North Carolina are now official. The State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the winners of the...
View ArticleWhite House: Obama to meet Romney Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will meet privately Thursday with his vanquished rival Mitt Romney, their first face-to-face encounter since the election. Obama promised...
View ArticleRouzer concedes to McIntyre in race for Congress
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican David Rouzer has conceded to Democratic incumbent Mike McIntyre in the race for the 7th North Carolina congressional district. Rouzer announced his decision...
View ArticleOld commissioners say goodbye as new faces join boards
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s transition time in local government. Winners of last month’s elections for New Hanover County Commission will be sworn in, including two newcomers. Beth Dawson and Woody...
View ArticleTransition on the New Hanover County Commission
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It was transition time for the New Hanover County Commission tonight. Two newcomers were sworn in, and there was a change in leadership. Jason Thompson, who lost his seat when...
View Article$2 billion price tag for presidential election
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — Campaign finance filings with the government now show that the cost of the 2012 U.S. presidential race has surpassed $2 billion, a new record. The new tallies released Thursday,...
View ArticleLt. Gov.-elect Dan Forest getting sworn in early
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Dan Forest isn’t waiting until North Carolina’s public inauguration to become North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor. Forest’s transition office said Tuesday the Republican would...
View ArticleNC gives its 15 electoral votes to GOP’s Romney
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — North Carolina is making its choices for president and vice president official. Fifteen Republicans meeting Monday in the old Capitol building in Raleigh picked as the state’s...
View ArticleCampaign data show NC GOP outraises Dems for 2012
GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Republicans dominated North Carolina political fundraising in the past campaign on the way to expanding their majorities in the General Assembly...
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