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Easley
to Lead NC for Another Term
by Mary McGuirt
Gov. Mike Easley started his second term
as governor of North Carolina with a bang. Hundreds of people came to watch as Easley
was sworn into office Saturday morning.
The event took place outside the state archives building in downtown Raleigh
and featured a guest performance by jazz musician Branford Marsalis.
North Carolina native Andy Griffith also made an appearance.
Easley beat out Republican candidate Patrick
Ballantine in November. He said that
during his next term as governor he'll
focus on improving
the state's
education system and North Carolina's
recovering economy.
“In North Carolina we must educate our people to navigate this sea of change
and set a new and better course for economic prosperity and security,” said
Easley.
The event was followed by music and a parade
through downtown Raleigh.
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