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Tapping the power of the sun

Progress Energy customers can now claim a fraction of their power comes from the sun. A new solar farm is on line in Canton sporting 2,340 solar panels on four acres — generating enough electricity to power 51 homes. A new state law that mandates utilities get 12.5 percent of their power from renewable sources by the year 2021 was the catalyst for the solar farm.

Raleigh comes to Vance County

Our local legislators have done a great job — through this forum and other efforts — to engage Tri-County citizenry in the process of state government.

Values pave path to recovery

Margaret Dickson was sworn in as a North Carolina state senator Wednesday. She was elected by an executive committee to fill the District 19 seat, which represents Cumberland and Bladen counties, vacated by Tony Rand following his resignation.

Hope for the future

Davis speaks to Green Lamp children, encourages them to stay in school

Senator Davis appointed to NC Commission on Military Affairs

North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Marc Basnight appointed Senator Don Davis to serve on the North Carolina Commission on Military Affairs.

Basnight to seek re-election to N.C. Senate

Senator will focus on jobs, changing economy

Food Company Expanding NC Plant, Adding 500 Jobs

Food company plans plant expansion in North Carolina county, looks to add 500 jobs in 5 years

Swindell openness wins watchdog groups' praise

Swindell, a Nash County Democrat, was recognized by Democracy North Carolina and the NC Free Enterprise Foundation. He is one of 32 state legislators to receive the “Sunshine Award” from Democracy North Carolina, a statewide, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing government and campaign transparency and voter participation.

General Assembly cuts out-of-state travel budget by 92 percent

Stricter rules save more than $70,000

State program helps 2,500 homeowners

A program established last year has enabled more than 2,500 North Carolina homeowners to avoid foreclosure, the N.C. Office of the Commissioner of Banks announced this morning.

Only one Guilford legislator gets Sunshine Award

A tip of the hat to state Sen. Don Vaughan of Greensboro, one of 32 legislators earning a Sunshine Award from Democracy North Carolina today.

Manufacturer adding 104 jobs in Buncombe

A manufacturer of laboratory equipment is expanding its Asheville plant in a move that the company says will create 104 jobs.

Vaughan Still Focused on Free Enterprise

It’s been almost 18 years since Don Vaughan, an attorney in Greensboro elected to the state Senate in 2008, began his public service career by winning a position on the Greensboro City Council in 1992. Although time has passed, Vaughan has stayed true to the passions that first motivated him to consider public service.

Gaston Senator named most business-friendly member in Senate

“Jobs and the economy are my top priorities.  I have worked to make sure the state has every tool possible to support our employers, and to recruit new business and industry to our state,” Hoyle said.  “These tools have helped make North Carolina the most business-friendly state – and they are more important than ever now in putting people back to work and helping our state recover from these tough economic times.”

Sen. Martin Nesbitt of Asheville elected NC Senate majority leader

Senate Democrats today unanimously chose Martin Nesbitt as Senate majority leader, picking an experienced legislator from Asheville to lead them into their most important election in a decade.