Walter Jones or Frank Palombo?

THE RANT: Where's Walter? WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY'S 'THE RANT' BY NEWS DIRECTOR SCOTT PICKEY) -- When the North Carolina General Assembly redrew the 3rd Congressional District, it extended it from the Virginia state line, down through Pender County and into Downtown Wilmington. I guess Rep. Walter Jones didn't get the memo, because to my knowledge, he's made no effort to come down and introduce himself to his new constituents. I haven't even seen any of his campaign signs on the side of the road. Is Jones that comfy up in Washington? Why would the folks in Pender County and Downtown Wilmington feel comfortable voting for this guy to represent them if they don't even know him?


ONLY ON 3: Congressman says he's too busy for voters in New Hanover, Pender--HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) -- When voters in Pender County and parts of New Hanover County go to the polls, they may be surprised by who they're voting for for Congress. The area is now part of the 3rd Congressional District, but incumbent Rep. Walter Jones has spent little time in his new territory. Jones has held his seat for 18 years, but challenger Frank Palombo, the former police chief in New Bern, says it's time for a change. He's been all over the redrawn 3rd District, while Jones has been a lot less visible.

Republican candidates vie to represent eastern North Carolina in House--GREENVILLE, N.C. -- North Carolina's primary elections are just four days away, and there's one race that's being closely watched: the Republican congressional race right here in district three between Congressman Walter Jones and Frank Palombo. Each candidate says they offer something the other can't. Jones says his political experience trumps his opponent's, while Palombo says his leadership skills and connection to the public are greater than Jones'.