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Re: The longest commutes in the legislature

gercohen — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:11:34 -0500

I was told by old timers that pre 1970s "completion" of the Interstate highway system, the quickest route for some members from the mountains to Raleigh was actually though Georgia and South Carolina. The western tip of Cherokee County (the county where Marble is located)is the same distance to the Mississippi River as to Raleigh

Re: The House Class of 2008

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:46:45 -0500

Fixed. Thanks!

— RTB

Re: The House Class of 2008

bjr_cci — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:20:07 -0500

Again, poor journalism from the liberal N&O.

Grey Mills beat incumbent Karen Ray in a close primary. She was forced to retire because she lost.

Re: The House Class of 2008

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:13 -0500

Fixed the Harrell item. These bios were supposed to be quick and dirty, but I appreciate the extra detail on Mackey.

— RTB

Re: The House Class of 2008

awbeal — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:12:27 -0500

Jim Harrell actually served 3 terms, not 2.

And let's be clear about Mackey, who "ran for" and was "elected" sheriff. This was not an election in the traditional sense, but rather an internal Democratic Party selection to fill the office after the sheriff resigned (as provided by law).