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Author Archives: Taylor Sisk

Taylor Sisk is a contributing reporter to Carolina Public Press. Reach him at tsisk@mindspring.com.
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Election 2014: More throw candidate hats in ring as NC filing period ends

by Taylor Sisk

With the filing period closing today, candidates for North Carolina Senate and House races — along with a high-profile race that could help determine which party controls the United States Senate — officially launched their campaigns this week. Your guide to the candidates inside.