Calypso NewsLocal news for Calypso, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Duplin runoff might not determine winner- May 25, 2008 Based on recent history, not having any opponent in the November general election does not necessarily mean that a candidate in Duplin County can count on being elected.http://www.topix.net/city/calypso-nc/2008/05/duplin-runoff-might-not-determine-winner?from... Primary canvass finalizes winners- May 16, 2008 "Most of the provisional ballots were geared towards people wanting to change parties, who were in the wrong precinct or who had not registered at all" Tuesday's canvass of last week's primary votes in Wayne and Duplin counties did not reveal any surprises or changes in how candidates finished in their respective races. via Goldsboro News-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/calypso-nc/2008/05/primary-canvass-finalizes-winners?fromrss=1 Dixon calls for runoff in Duplin race- May 14, 2008 "It is a little disconcerting to see it so far out of balance" Jimmy Dixon of Mount Olive has called for a runoff election against Frances Parks of Calypso for the Democratic nomination for the District I seat on the Duplin County Board of Commissioners left open by ... via Goldsboro News-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/calypso-nc/2008/05/dixon-calls-for-runoff-in-duplin-race?fromrss... Duplin voters pick their winners- May 8, 2008 "We need that revenue stream in Duplin County for schools." Facing a four-way race to replace retiring District 1 Duplin County Commissioner L.S. Guy, Frances Parks of Calypso just edged Jimmy Dixon of Mount Olive by 43 votes Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to capture the ... via Goldsboro News-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/calypso-nc/2008/05/duplin-voters-pick-their-winners?fromrss=1 Duplin primary voters increase- May 2, 2008 "It (voter numbers) has really grown" The number of registered voters in Duplin County has grown rapidly in the last few months, with most registering as unaffiliated, giving them the chance to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary. via Goldsboro News-Argushttp://www.topix.net/city/calypso-nc/2008/05/duplin-primary-voters-increase?fromrss=1 |