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Northwest Observer: Records requests numbers vary in towns

March 16, 2012

From the Northwest Observer (3/16/12): "The property of the people" is how North Carolina law refers to public records created by government boards and bodies. As such, residents have the right to inspect or obtain copies of those documents.

Raleigh News and Observer: Open for business

March 16, 2012

From the Raleigh News and Observer (3/16/12): During his 35 years in the job, Raleigh City Attorney Tom McCormick has wrestled with open government issues more times than he can count. Sometimes, he's had to push officials toward being more open, and on occasion, he's defended them when their actions were challenged by the media.