Category Archives: NC News

Raleigh Gun Rights Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Anti-gun Signs

Grass Roots North Carolina is not happy about Raleigh Parks and Rec lollygagging (Raleigh N&O) North Carolina’s most vocal gun rights group is threatening to sue Raleigh if it doesn’t update signs in city parks that tell visitors firearms aren’t allowed. Grass Roots North Carolina sent a letter to the Raleigh City Council this week, […]

Shutdown Theater: Blue Ridge Inn Forced To Close

Nowhere is safe from Obama’s hissy fit (USA Today) At a spot 5,000 feet above sea level and 20 miles from the nearest town, an innkeeper decided Friday to defy the federal government and reopen his lodge. That stand lasted about two hours as National Park Service rangers blocked the entrances to the privately run […]

According To Obama, NC Teachers Should Be Fired If They Walk Off

North Carolina teachers want more money from taxpayers for doing the jobs they voluntarily applied for and tool (Raleigh N&O) A proposed statewide teacher walk-out to protest pay and working conditions is getting a mixed response from the people it is supposed to benefit. Some think skipping school en masse could give teachers leverage in […]

NC Gov. McCrory Cites Obama Showing ID To Vote

Has anyone told the uber-politicized head of the DOJ? (Raleigh N&O) Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday called the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against North Carolina’s voting law “overreach and without merit.” “I firmly believe we’ve done the right thing. I believe this is good law. And I strongly disagree with the action that the attorney […]

Obama’s Politicized DOJ To Sue North Carolina Over Voting Law

Eric Holder still has no intention of suing Colorado for violating federal law regarding use of marijuana. Nor any cities that offer illegal aliens sanctuary. But, he’s going to sue North Carolina over discrimination that hasn’t happened (Fox News) The Justice Department will announce Monday that it is suing the state of North Carolina for […]

NC Democrats Bring The Grammar #Fail

#NCDemParty forgot to check for spelling and grammar in new AD criticizing #NCGOP education reforms. #ncga #ncpol pic.twitter.com/NMEhYDnWvk — Chad Barefoot (@ChadBarefoot) September 26, 2013 Let’s zoom in on that picture Let’s tell NC Democrats to study up on their own education. And, before you say it, yes, I make grammar mistakes in posts. Especially […]

So, A Bunch Of People With No Skills Went On Strike For More Pay Yesterday

I wonder if next week’s headline will be “Unemployment Applications Rise” followed by “Fast Food Restaurants Advertise For Lots of Newly Opened Positions” (Raleigh N&O) About 50 Triangle fast-food workers joined a nationwide strike Thursday, rallying outside several chain restaurants in Raleigh and Durham for a $15-an-hour wage. Organized largely through social media and word […]

How Extreme Is North Carolina’s New Voter Law?

Since the new NC voter law, which includes requiring voter ID, shortens the number of early voting days, eliminates same day registration, and does away with straight party voting, liberals have been doing their typical freakout dance. They’re typical headline and/or article pushes the “voter suppression” and “disenfranchisement” memes. Here’s the Raleigh N&O Editorial Board […]

NC Gov. McCrory Signs Voter ID Bill

Followed quickly by lawsuits, because liberal groups are so racist that they think minorities, particularly Blacks, are incapable of getting an official state or other approved ID (Raleigh N&O) Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday signed into law a bill requiring voters to produce a photo ID when they go to the polls, and it was […]

NC DHHS Suspends Asheville Abortion Clinic’s License

Obviously, this has “pro-choice” folks freaking out (News And Observer) As abortion politics continue to roil North Carolina, state health officials Wednesday suspended the license of an Asheville abortion clinic. The third sanction against a North Carolina abortion clinic since April came two days after Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signed a controversial abortion bill while […]

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