Focus on Triangle’s Local Elections

Viewers of NBC 17’s weeknight newscasts over the last three weeks have gotten a lesson in county government as part of a special election series featuring “At Issue” co-hosts Donna Martinez and Cash Michaels. The segments, which air during the 6 p.m. newscast, feature statements from candidates for local offices such as county commission and district court seats. Commentary from Martinez and Michaels frames the issues in each local race. The series continues through November 1. A segment archive is available at NBC 17. Scroll down and click on “Decision 2004: Your Vote.”