March 29, 2008 - Daily News - "Republicans focus on illegal immigration"
March 28, 2008 - Beaufort Observer - "Dean Stephens, candidate for Congress speaks to Down East Republicans"
February 1st, 2008 - Daily Advance - "Bertie Republican to challenge Butterfield for Congress"
January 29th, 2008 - The Free Press - "ENC native to run for Congress"
January 29th, 2008 - The Daily Southerner - "It’s Official"
January 17th, 2008 - The Daily Southerner - "Republican to challenge Butterfield"