Day: October 2, 2008
Shuler, Mumpower agree to radio debate
A debate scheduled for tonight (Oct. 2) in Murphy between Rep. Heath Shuler and challenger Carl Mumpower has been cancelled, but both men have agreed to appear jointly for a debate in late October on WWNC-570 AM.
Gov. Easley: Pipelines returning to normal capacity
A statement from the office of Gov. Mike Easley today announced that Gulf Coast pipelines are operating at normal capacity, though it will take a week for the new fuel to reach North Carolina. Meanwhile, 50 to 100 extra tankers a day continue to come into Western North Carolina and Charlotte to deal with the shortage.