Bev Perdue Stories
A list of the most recent stories about Bev Perdue.
Roberts considering run for Lt. Governor
Mecklenburg County commissioner, Jennifer Roberts, told Eyewitness News she wants Mayor Anthony Foxx to run for Governor and that she's considering running for Lieutenant Governor herself. Eyewitness News was the first news station to break the news Saturday night that Roberts was thinking about running for statewide office. Roberts lost ...
Gov. Perdue explains decision not to run again
For the first time since her stunning announcement that she would not seek re-election, Gov. Bev Perdue explained her decision to the media Saturday night. Gov. Perdue spoke to reporters before addressing a Democratic Party-sponsored dinner in Greensboro. After nearly three days of silence, Perdue spoke for only about 10 minutes and ...
Day after bombshell, NC Gov is MIA
As North Carolina Democrats scramble to figure out who can run for governor, one person is missing from the conversation – Gov. Bev Perdue. She dropped the bomb that she would not run for re-election more than 24 hours ago. Since then, no one has been able to talk to ...
For Dem hopefuls, none have McCrory's campaign cash
Their records are crucial to winning over voters, but candidates have to have money to make sure their message is reaching those voters. The latest campaign finance reports were due Friday. Gov. Bev Perdue, who is no longer in the race for a second term, has more than $2 million ...
Perdue's education record shows 3 years of improvement
It was only eight days ago that North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue visited Charlotte, declaring she would fight for more money in the classroom. "This is a fight worth having," she said Jan. 19. "Let me be very direct with you. I will never back down from anything that has ...
McCrory ready for any Dem opponent in governor's race
As the surprise of Gov. Bev Perdue’s announcement settles in, more names are being mentioned as possible Democratic candidates. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton already said he is stepping into the race. Analysts said a state representative from the Chapel Hill area, Bill Faison, may have the funding to put together ...
Perdue vowed she was running two months ago
Gov. Bev Perdue’s decision to not seek re-election is in sharp contrast to her assurance just two months ago that she intended to be a two-term governor. Some Democratic insiders had hinted in recent weeks that Perdue was thinking about stepping aside. Last November, state Rep. Bill Faison, an Orange ...
McCrory takes center stage as Perdue bows out
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced in a statement on Thursday that she will not seek re-election. Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory now takes center stage in the North Carolina governor's race after Perdue announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election. Perdue's statement said she won't seek another four-year ...
Perdue’s pre-k funding plan draws criticism
Lawmakers are running out of time to act on a new plan submitted by Gov. Bev Perdue to enroll thousands of children in North Carolina pre-kindergarten next year. More than $30 million was cut from Pre-K education during this summer's budget battle. Perdue now says there's a way to restore ...
McCrory: investigation 2008 campaign waste of taxpayer money
Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory told Eyewitness News the new state investigation into his 2008 campaign is an unfair attack on his integrity. McCrory is expected to announce another run for governor in just a few weeks. He appeared visibly upset when discussing the investigation into his campaign finances with ...
NC Election Board investigating McCrory's 2008 campaign
State officials are investigating the 2008 gubernatorial campaign of former Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory, just weeks before he's expected to announce another run for governor. A McCrory spokesman called the timing of the Board of Elections "shameful." The North Carolina Democratic party filed two complaints alleging McCrory violated campaign finance ...
McCrory not yet ready to declare a run for governor
brightcove.createExperiences(); A new poll shows North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue has her lowest job rating in nearly two years. Many believe former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will be the one who challenges her again in 2012. McCrory has been spending a lot of ...
McCrory not yet ready to declare a run for governor
A new poll shows North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue has her lowest job rating in nearly two years. Many believe former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will be the one who challenges her again in 2012. McCrory has been spending a lot of time criss-crossing the state. He has been making ...
Perdue pushes state, city to developers looking to expand
Economic developers from around the world are visiting Charlotte this week for their annual conference. Monday morning, Gov. Bev Perdue urged the developers to take a look at North Carolina when it comes to picking the best place to expand their businesses. "My job is to sell North Carolina," she ...
NC Damage Estimates From Irene More Than $190M
Damage estimates for North Carolina inched up Thursday as teams assessing the impact of Hurricane Irene tallied the costs and two new counties were added to the list state officials thought should qualify for federal help. Edgecombe County farmers suffered at least $44 million in crop damage from last weekend's ...
Flood worries and some relief in Irene's wake
[9:05 p.m.] The federal government has more than doubled the number of North Carolina counties eligible for federal financial assistance tp help state and local governments protect the public and property following Hurricane Irene. Gov. Beverly Perdue's office said President Obama expanded Sunday to 34 eastern counties his federal disaster ...
Local company to expand, create new jobs
A local company plans to expand production capacity at its Concord plant and hire an additional 250 employees. Gov. Bev Perdue and officials from Celgard, which develops and produces specialty membranes used in the lithium battery industry, announced the plans Monday. The expansion is designed to increase production capacity to ...
Perdue Vetoes Abortion Bill, Drawing Tension From Conservatives
Monday, Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed yet another bill from the Republican-controlled Legislature. House Bill 854 would have required women to get an ultrasound and wait 24 hours after state-mandated counseling before being able to get an abortion. In a statement, the governor said: "This bill is a dangerous intrusion into ...
Gov. Perdue’s Budget Veto Stirs Up Quick Opposition
Gov. Beverly Perdue walked into Weddington High School along with a group of area educators barely 24 hours after vetoing a state budget she said cuts too much from education.Perdue told Channel 9 it's a political stand from which she won't back away. “Education has defined us, and I'll fight ...
Gov. Perdue Set For McDowell Visit
Gov. Bev Perdue is scheduled to come to McDowell County Thursday but her staff has not yet revealed the purpose of her visit.Chrissy Pearson, communications director for the governor’s office, told The McDowell News Monday that Perdue’s visit to McDowell on Thursday would involve the N.C. Department of Commerce. She ...
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