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Dome is proud to announce the launch of a new fact-checking blog today. The News & Observer's political team has long tracked whether North Carolina politicians rhetoric matched reality. But now it will have a home for the 2012 election cycle.

You'll find two new fact checks from the Democratic gubernatorial debates at the site. See whether Bob Etheridge really improved test scores as state superintendent and whether Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton accurately depicted the number of jobs the state created through an incentives program. Also, find previous fact checks on the debate, Gov. Bev Perdue, political advertising and the legislature.

We welcome feedback from readers. If you see a campaign advertisement or political speech that needs fact checking, send us an email at capitol@newsobserver.com. And check back regularly for posts.

Gov. Bev Perdue's exit from the governor's race altered the North Carolina political landscape. Here's the complete coverage:

Perdue's decision shocked many -- but it came after a days of personal soul searching and the reality of the political math. Read more here.

Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton doesn't waste time. He enters the race. How many other Democrats will do the same? Read more here.

Also, if Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx enters the race he would face former mayor Pat McCrory, the likely GOP nominee. Read here.

Opponents of the marriage amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions see renewed hope as Democrats now have a reason to go to the polls in May. Read here.

It as a typical week for Perdue until Thursday and she gave no hint of her thinking. Read more here.

Perdue's legacy starts to take shape as she battled from the state. Read here.