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Raycom’s Wilmington Station Airs Commercial Free Debate


Topic: Politics and Election Coverage

Raycom Media’s WECT-TV Wilmington, NC aired a half hour, commercial free debate between the candidates for the 7th Congressional District, Mike McIntyre and David Rouzer. The debate was posted online in its entirety. WECT also hosted several local debates that aired live online, featuring candidates running for school board, county commission, state house and state senate.



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