A conservative group blog is hitting its stride.

Started in mid January, ConservativeNC aims to be for conservatives in the state what BlueNC has been for liberals.

It grew out of a Facebook group started to revive conservativism in the wake of the Democratic sweep in the fall elections. 

Jeff Sykes, 38, one of four co-founders, said he originally planned to start a group blog for conservatives in the Piedmont. A former reporter and editor of several small Rockingham County newspapers, he was inspired by Ed Cone and other Triad bloggers.

"The goal is to give conservatives in the state a place they can go and find information about their colleagues from across the state," he said. "It's also a place where we can debate the current and future health of the conservative movement in North Carolina."

The site has a dozen regular writers and several hundred registered users. Lately it has been one of several good online sources for information about the race for chair of the N.C. Republican Party. 

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr has launched his campaign Web site.

The Winston-Salem Republican has made no secret that he is running for re-election in 2010, though his Democratic challenger(s) have not yet announced. 

From the site, which went live yesterday:

My work in the Senate is focused on building a stronger economy for everyone, restoring fiscal restraint in Washington, addressing the health care needs of Americans, making our country safer from the threat of terrorists, making sure our armed forces are equipped as needed, and to represent North Carolina family values in Washington.

He also has a Twitter feed at twitter.com/burrforsenate.

Hat Tip: Conservative N.C.