Political prognosticators often look at independent unaffiliated voters for clues about the likely outcomes of upcoming elections The Civitas Institute recently polled unaffiliated N C voters Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the poll's findings He discusses how the numbers could affect key elections and the fate of proposed constitutional amendments A Winston-Salem surgeon is challenging state certificate-of-need restrictions that block him from buying an MRI machine Dr Gajendra Singh says the machine would help him provide MRI services for patients at a lower price than they would pay at a nearby hospital You'll hear highlights from a recent news [... more]