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Rep. Alma Adams says she'd like the N.C. General Assembly to hold session in Greensboro one day next year to honor the Gate City's bicentennial.

Although the legislature has a permanent home in downtown Raleigh, the honorables occasionally travel to different parts of the state to mark historic anniversaries and occasions. For example, in 2005 the legislature met in Bath to celebrate that town's 300th anniversary.

"I think we should come to Greensboro and I think we should convene on NCA&T's campus," said Adams, who is still shopping the idea to various legislative leaders.

Adams said she hoped to get May 20, 2008 as the date, which would be about a week after the legislative session reconvenes for the year. And by the way, when the General Assembly travels like this, it's more than a ceremonial occasion. They do take votes and have to bring along a full entourage of clerks, sergeants at arms and other officials.