by John Wynne | Jun 11, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Brunswick County is located in coastal North Carolina, along the South Carolina border. It is adjacent to New Hanover County and the Wilmington area. The county seat is Bolivia. As of 2010, its population was 107,431 – a 46.9% increase over its 2000 population....
by John Wynne | Jun 10, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features
Thus far, there are two announced candidates in the North Carolina Senate race – Greg Brannon and Thom Tillis. Both of them gave speeches at the NC GOP convention over the weekend. Over the past few months, people like Cherie Berry, Patrick McHenry, and George...
by John Wynne | Jun 9, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Vance County is located in the eastern Piedmont region of North Carolina, it is bordered by Franklin County to the south, Warren County to the east, Granville County to the west, and the state of Virginia to the north. The county seat is Henderson. The county was...
by John Wynne | Jun 9, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features |
Edwin Peacock, who serves on the Charlotte City Council, is running for Mayor and has already assembled an impressive campaign team, many of whom are veterans of the McCrory campaign. Peacock has the right profile for a mayoral candidate. He has service on the city...
by John Wynne | Jun 7, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Located in eastern North Carolina, Edgecombe contains part of the city of Rocky Mount. The county seat is Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina. The population in 2010 was 56,552. Edgecombe is also noted for the town of Princeville, which was founded by...
by John Wynne | Jun 7, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Surry County is located in the western Piedmont region of North Carolina, along the Virginia border. Although its county seat is Dobson, the largest city is Mount Airy, childhood home of TV actor and humorist Andy Griffith. The county was named for County Surrey in...