Christensen

During a state Senate debate years ago, a frustrated "Uncle Ralph" Scott, the plain-spoken brother of one governor and the uncle of another, put it bluntly: "I don't know the smooth language lawyers use, but somebody's lyin'."
Modified: 10/31/09 08:52:02 PM

Christensen

Christensen: Larry Leake was doing his best Sen. Sam Ervin imitation this week as he presided over the hearings into whether former Gov. Mike Easley broke campaign finance laws.
Modified: 10/30/09 11:26:52 PM

Christensen

Christensen: While the investigation of former Gov. Mike Easley has created a sensation in the state capital, 39 years ago there was nearly as much scrutiny over then-Gov. Bob Scott.
Modified: 10/29/09 11:41:54 PM

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