As reported in numerous places - it looks as though Obama has been "officially" declared the winner of North Carolina and it's 15 Electoral Votes. From the Raleigh News and Observer:
The Associated Press declared Obama the winner Thursday after canvassing counties in North Carolina to determine the number of outstanding provisional ballots.
That survey found that there are not enough remaining ballots for Republican John McCain to close a 13,693-vote deficit.
North Carolina's 15 electoral votes brings Obama's total to 364 -- nearly 100 more than necessary to win the White House. Missouri is the only state that remains too close to call.
Obama's win in North Carolina was the first for a Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter won the state in 1976.
Lots of other interesting North Carolina tidbits - in no particualr order - below:
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