CHARGE IT: Former state Rep. Thomas Wright's 2008 obstruction of justice conviction came on a made-up charge, his lawyer argued before an N.C. Court of Appeals panel Monday. An attorney for the state told the judges that the charge fit well with Wright's actions. (N&O)
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U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield has $231,643 in his campaign account, according to federal election records.
Butterfield, a Wilson Democrat, received $66,929 in individual contributions and $207,812 from political action committees through September.
Contributors include Arthur R. Collins of Arlington, Va., president of Public Private Partnership ($2,400); lawyers Thomas [...]
Former Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker and his team of government relations lawyers and consultants are moving to a new law firm today.
The Wicker crew is slated to set up shop with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, where Wicker will join as a partner. Wicker is leaving Columbus, Ohio-based [...]
