Sen. Billy Beasley decides against gubernatorial run; will seek re-election to Senate

Ending weeks of speculation, Sen. Billy Beasley, D-Clayton, announced Thursday morning he would not run for governor. In a sometimes emotional press conference, Beasley, a pharmacist by trade, said he would seek re-election to the Senate, citing what he said was an obligation to the voters of his district. The senator also said he would [...]