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Moore announces bid for governor

May 22, 2007

N.C. -- State Treasurer Richard Moore returned Tuesday to his hometown, Oxford, N.C., to make his bid for governor official. The 46-year-old Democrat said he envisions a bright future for the Tar Heel State.

"With new ideas and fresh approaches I (more)

Moore Officially Announces North Carolina Gubernatorial Run

May 22, 2007

OXFORD, N.C. — State Treasurer Richard Moore, considered a contender for North Carolina's highest office for more than a decade, officially launched his gubernatorial campaign Tuesday by pledging to tackle economic and health care problems if elected next year.

The two-term state treasurer, speaking to more than 300 supporters inside (more)

Moore: "We need a fresh approach."

May 22, 2007

OXFORD — Richard Moore, a two-term state treasurer and former secretary of crime control, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor today.

Moore, 46, made the announcement in a courtyard at his high school in Oxford, where several hundred campaign volunteers and family friends were treated to barbecue and live (more)

Treasurer Richard Moore makes stop in Wilson

May 8, 2007

Another likely gubernatorial candidate landed in Wilson Monday night touting his resume and business acumen.

State Treasurer Richard Moore met with about 75 supporters at the home of Marvin Coghill. During the festivities, Moore spoke briefly about his vision for the state.

Moore said there are numerous issues facing the state including (more)

Effort opposing CVS/Caremark directors grows

May 8, 2007

State Treasurer Richard Moore on Monday said the N.C. pension fund would join a coalition of investors withholding votes for two CVS/Caremark directors at the company's annual meeting Wednesday. The coalition has said the directors, Roger Headrick and Lance Piccolo, did not protect the interest of Caremark's shareholders in the pharmaceutical services firm's sale (more)

More Control of Tax Refund Loans Urged

May 4, 2007

Raleigh — Advance loans many tax preparers offer on federal tax refunds cost state taxpayers $44 million annually, according to an investigation by State Treasurer Richard Moore's office.

Outlets that offer refund-anticipation loans, or RALs, charge exorbitant interest rates so people can get cash fast -- sometimes topping 800 percent -- and Moore on Friday (more)