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.

Bill Daughtridge apparently does his good turn daily.

The Republican nominee for state treasurer was recognized at an annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in San Diego recently.

Daughtridge, who earned his Eagle Scout in Rocky Mount's Troop 11, received the Silver Antelope Award.

The award is given to registered Scouters for "outstanding service to youth," according to the organization. He was the only North Carolinian to receive the award this year.

"Bill is a man of great integrity who exemplifies the values of the Boy Scouts of America in every way," wrote restaurateur Nick Boddie in a letter recommending Daughtridge for the award.

Daughtridge's son, Gray, is also an Eagle Scout.