CHECK THE MAIL: Gov. Bev Perdue's administration has not responded to a letter from the state's District Attorneys complaining about the erosion of services for the mentally ill who are accused of crimes. (N&O)
JUDGE NOT: Sen. Kay Hagan has withdrawn her support for a possible lifetime federal appointment for a state judge who ruled in favor of a company that includes Hagan's husband. (Greensboro N & R)
SPEND AWAY: A higher sales tax means North Carolina consumers will get a larger break when they purchase energy-efficient appliances during this weekend's tax break. (AP)



