Bill Daughtridge received $244,348 in contributions by the end of June.

The Republican nominee for state treasurer received $48,703 in the second quarter of the year, according to his most recent campaign finance report.

Major donors included Cary attorney Brent Barringer, Rocky Mount businessman Nick Boddie, Raleigh Realtor Carolyn Grant, Greenville businessman Julian White Rawl, Golden Corral President Billy Sewell and N.C. Museum of Art Director Larry Wheeler.

He also received money from the N.C. Utility Contractors PAC and the N.C. Petroleum and Convenience Marketers PAC.

At the same time, he spent $44,788, leaving him with $74,152 in cash on hand.

State lottery director Tom Shaheen didn't just get a raise last week that keeps him at the top of the pay heap among non-university state employees.

He got a sustained, standing ovation from his bosses, the nine-member lottery commission, Andy Curliss reports.

Shaheen's salary will jump to $246,750 annually as of June 1, a 5 percent increase. He's also getting a one-time payment of $5,781 to make up for several months he had gone without a raise, commissioners said.

Among non-university employees (which include doctors and sports coaches), Shaheen's pay is second to N.C. Museum of Art Director Larry Wheeler, who has a state salary of $250,000, according to the State Personnel Office.

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