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  1. Democrats are seeking to weaken Republican influence and responding to Republican redistricting efforts.
  2. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is expanding its targets in Republican-held congressional districts ahead of the midterm elections.
  3. DCCC added the 3rd Congressional District to its list of target districts, while Greg Murphy highlighted his experience and healthcare policies.
  4. Greg Murphy represents Eastern North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Craven, Carteret, and Lenoir counties.

Grifton Voters Approve Alcohol Sales Expansion in Town Limits

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Voters in Grifton, Jones County, and Pollocksville approved referendums that expand alcohol sales options. In Grifton, the measure passed with nearly 61% of the vote, allowing eligible businesses to apply for permits to sell mixed drinks. The referendum applies only within Grifton's town limits, despite extending into Pitt and Lenoir counties.

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The approval allows qualifying restaurants, hotels, and private clubs to apply for permits to serve liquor by the drink, and it authorizes on-premises and off-premises sales of beer and unfortified wine. This could increase sales potential and revenue for qualifying businesses in the affected areas.

Greg Murphy represents Eastern North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Lenoir.

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Who's involved

  • LenoirCity in Caldwell County, North Carolina, situated within Eastern North Carolina
  • Eastern North CarolinaGeographic region of North Carolina where the referendum took place
  • Greg MurphyPolitician who represents the district containing Lenoir

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