News in Faison, North Carolina
NC Rep. Bill Faison says he's running for governor
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:22:01 -0800
GREENSBORO, NC (AP) -- Democratic state Rep. Bill Faison announced his bid for North Carolina governor on Saturday, saying he's the best candidate to restore education and health care jobs through his work in the Legislature and when he reaches the Executive Mansion next January. Faison's decision means there will now definitely be a Democratic gubernatorial primary in May. Lt. Gov. Walter ...
NC Rep. Bill Faison says he'll run for governor
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:18:44 -0800
A North Carolina state House member has formally entered the race for governor, two days after Gov. Beverly Perdue said she wouldn't seek a second term.
NC House's Faison coy about political activity
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:54:03 -0800
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Bill Faison garners attention in a courtroom because he's been successful representing patients who believe they've been wronged by their doctors.
Rep. Bill Faison Announces Gubernatorial Bid
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:40:24 -0800
Rep. Faison's bid came just two days after Governor Perdue announced she would not be running for re-election.
House member Faison to announce NC governor's bid
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:17:17 -0800
A North Carolina state House member will announce Saturday morning he's in the race for governor. A spokeswoman for Rep. Bill Faison said Friday he will make his announcement at the Greensboro hotel where North Carolina Democrats are holding their annual winter dinner that night.
Rep. Bill Faison says he's running for governor
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:52:01 -0800
GREENSBORO, NC (AP) -- Democratic state Rep. Bill Faison announced his bid for North Carolina governor on Saturday, saying he's the best candidate to restore education and health care jobs through his work in the Legislature and when he reaches the Executive Mansion next January. Faison's decision means there will now definitely be a Democratic gubernatorial primary in May. Lt. Gov. Walter ...
Faison: Jobs plan can get NC back on track
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:59:24 -0800
For the past five months, state Rep. Bill Faison says he’s tried to get the North Carolina House’s Republican leadership to hold a debate on a jobs plan he claims will restore 36,000 jobs and help create more than 155,000 others.
Candidate for NC Governor talks name recognition
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:16:54 -0800
Rep. Bill Faison has announced plans to run for governor; but, he could face other candidates that have more experience running statewide campaigns.
Etheridge makes clear views on NC taxes, amendment
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:24:08 -0800
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Candidate for North Carolina governor Bob Etheridge said Monday he supports a temporary sales tax increase for education and opposes passage of a constitutional amendment that would limit marriage and other relationships.
VOTE 2012: Faison will run for governor
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:53:42 -0800
RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- A North Carolina state House member will announce Saturday morning he's in the race for governor. A spokeswoman for Rep. Bill Faison said Friday he will make his announcement at the Greensboro hotel where North Carolina Democrats are holding their annual winter dinner that night. Faison is an Orange County lawmaker who had toyed for months about a gubernatorial bid and ...