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<i/>StarNews</i> Reporter Andrew Dunn on Minority Businesses in BrunsCo.

By Michelle Bliss

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/whqr/local-whqr-957779.mp3

03-16-11 – The North Carolina NAACP is questioning Brunswick County's use of minority-owned businesses for county contracts. NAACP officials say there's a disparity in participation, especially for projects involving federal stimulus funds. County officials say they have not violated any rules for recruiting minority businesses.

For insight into the story, WHQR's Michelle Bliss spoke with StarNews reporter Andrew Dunn who has been covering the issue.

Check out Dunn'sarticle in the StarNews.

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