Video: North Carolina votes tackle same-sex marriage ban

In North Carolina, early voting is underway on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would ban same-sex marriage. Anna Werner reports.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7407918n

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 17:05:27 -0700

Elon Poll finds Obama more favorable than Romney in N.C.

A recent Elon Poll found more North Carolina residents think favorably of President Barack Obama than the likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney. The poll indicated 49 percent of residents think favorably of Obama, while only 28 percent think favorably of Romney. Nevertheless, there is less of a discrepancy between the numbers that view each politician [...]
http://elonpendulum.com/2012/05/elon-poll-finds-obama-more-favorable-than-romney-in-n-c/

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 08:03:47 -0700

Elon Poll: Romney trails Obama in favorability in N.C.

GREENSBORO, N.C. --  The latest poll conducted my Elon University suggest President Obama will win over North Carolina rather than Mitt Romney. More than a quarter of North Carolinians don’t know how they feel about presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. When asked about the former Massachusetts Governor, 43 percent of those polled expressed unfavorable views about Romney; 28 percent held favorable ...
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Elon-Poll-Romney-trails-Obama-in-favorability-in-NC--149315775.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:12:59 -0700

Sophomore guard will transfer from Elon to University of North Carolina

Elon men’s basketball sophomore guard Lucas Weavil will be transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill following the school year, according to head coach Matt Matheny. “He’s going to North Carolina,” Matheny said. “It’s a dream of his. He loves Elon, he loves our team, but he’s always dreamed of going to [...]
http://elonpendulum.com/2012/05/sophomore-guard-will-transfer-from-elon-to-university-of-north-carolina/

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 15:28:24 -0700

Jury ends day without verdict in ex-Senator Edwards' trial

GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Former U.S. Senator John Edwards must wait at least another day to learn the verdict in his federal campaign finance trial, as jurors ended deliberations on Monday without deciding whether he broke the law during his 2008 presidential bid. Edwards is accused of using illegal political funds to hide his pregnant mistress during the campaign, and legal ...
http://news.yahoo.com/jury-ends-day-without-verdict-ex-senator-edwards-223139170.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 15:31:39 -0700

North Carolina, known for moderate politics, weighs amendment banning same-sex marriage

North Carolina has long prided itself on its moderate politics dating to the civil rights era, as well as its place as a New South leader and a hub for high-tech, banking and higher education.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/07/moderate-nc-weighs-constitutional-gay-marriage-ban/

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 16:34:19 -0700

FiveThirtyEight: North Carolina's Ban on Gay Marriage Appears Likely to Pass

Polls show that North Carolina voters are likely to pass an amendment to the state's constitution banning same-sex marriage and all domestic partnerships - but also that there is some confusion about what the amendment says.
http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/04/north-carolinas-ban-on-gay-marriage-appears-likely-to-pass/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 11:19:35 -0700

Jury reconvenes in ex-Senator Edwards' trial

GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Jurors resumed deliberations on Monday in the federal campaign finance case against former U.S. Senator John Edwards, who is accused of using political funds to hide his pregnant mistress as he sought the presidency. Legal experts have said the outcome of the trial could expand the scope of what qualifies as campaign contributions in future elections. A ...
http://news.yahoo.com/jury-reconvene-ex-senator-edwards-federal-trial-122322541.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 09:32:12 -0700

Central Michigan, Elon and LSU to Receive Reynolds Visiting Business Journalism Professors

PHOENIX, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Journalism programs at Central Michigan University, Elon University in North Carolina and Louisiana State University will receive visiting business journalism professors next spring under a $1.67 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
http://news.yahoo.com/central-michigan-elon-lsu-receive-reynolds-visiting-business-160207985.html

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:02:07 -0700

North Carolina Amendment One: Proposed Gay Marriage Ban Draws National Attention

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has long prided itself on its moderate politics dating to the civil rights era, as well as its place as a New South leader and a hub for high-tech, banking and higher education.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/07/north-carolina-amendment-one_n_1498342.html

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 17:35:13 -0700