A member of the Mebane City Council who is running for a state House seat was charged with driving while impaired over the weekend, according to WXII.
Patty Philipps was arrested at 2:30 a.m. after being stopped on Interstate 40 in Burlington, and she blew a .15 percent blood alcohol level on a Breathalyzer test, the TV station reported.
Philipps is a Democrat who opposes Republican candidate Steve Ross in the race to represent House District 63. She has apologized and said she plans to continue with her campaign.
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October 11, 2012 - 7:14am — bishopvilleGo to thetimesnews for an update on the news.
didn't know
October 9, 2012 - 12:51pm — sftwareguyDemocrats drank.. whoa.
At least the drunks in Las Vegas................
October 9, 2012 - 5:32am — inandoh...........play with their own money.
Not a good campaign strategy
October 8, 2012 - 7:40pm — disgusted01Oh, those late-night fund-raisers and all the alcohol that flows.
Alas.