Repubican gubernatorial candidate Bob Orr explains why he chose Big Ed's in downtown Raleigh for his regular Pancakes and Politics breakfasts with reporters.

A Wendell man testified today that Don Beason also brandished a gun during a separate incident in Raleigh's City Market.

Steve Bass, general manager of Accurate Air Inc., said he was installing an air conditioning unit on the roof of Woody's at City Market around 8 a.m. on June 11.

Bass testified that Beason, a regular at nearby Big Ed's restaurant, pulled up behind him and he asked him to move his truck. He said Beason rolled down a window and pointed the gun in his direction.

"He seemed to be upset," Bass said.

Bass said he put his hands up and left.

"I got gone," he said

Beason, a former top lobbyist, is facing a misdemeanor assault charge for allegedly pointing a gun at a Raleigh couple at a gas station near Cameron Village in July.