Category Archives: NC News

Possible Illegal Alien Busted For Possession Of Scary Weapon

Well, granted, said “scary weapon”, ie, assault weapon, may have been more than legally allowed (WRAL) Wake County deputies have charged a 19-year-old woman with possession of an assault rifle that investigators believe was used in a double homicide. Gemby Itzamar Estrada, no address available, was arrested Sunday and charges with possession of a weapon […]

Hooray! Wake County School Board To Waste $45k Of Taxpayer Money

Yeah, something a bit local, which I do not do much of, but, anyhow, let’s put this in context: Republicans had captured control of the Wake County School Board, and looked to do a few things, which included doing away with “diversity” busing all over the county (which was really based on economic diversity rather […]

WRAL Decides They’ll Track Gov Pat McCrory’s Promises

This is a hoot, a Pat McCrory promise tracker Gov. Pat McCrory took office on Jan. 5, 2013, and like all politicians has made some promises to get the post. As the state’s first Republican governor in 20 years, McCrory will face some unique problems and challenges, even with a GOP-controlled legislature. WRAL News will […]

Hooray! North Carolina Saw It’s 3rd Coldest November On Record

Where’s that globull warming when you need it? (via Real Science) I’m sure Warmists will somehow blame this on hotcoldwetdry, because nothing dissuades them from belief that a trace gas necessary for life (and which they themselves put out from their fossil fueled vehicles which Warmists refuse to give up for themselves) causes everything.

Lame Duck Bev Perdue Opts For State-Federal Insurance Exchange

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue was such a complete SCOAMF of a chief executive that she decided to forgo running for re-election in 2012. But, she’ll make darned sure she hoses the state on her way out the door (News14) All eyes have been on Governor Bev Perdue this week, as a Friday deadline approached […]

Ideas For The Possum Drop

Regarding the story on the possum drop from yesterday, the Morning Rush radio show here in Raleigh was discussing and soliciting ideas. Of course, I think everyone thought “drop a dead one”. Well, here are a few others: 1. Find someone who has a pet possum, that way they aren’t breaking the ruling regarding wild […]

Judge Rules Against Possum Drop, Brings Irony

Unintentional, and hilarious, irony (Raleigh N&O) A Wake County judge has ordered a halt to the annual Opossum Drop in the mountain community of Brasstown, a victory for animal rights groups who called lowering the marsupial in a tinsel-covered box on New Year’s Eve is inhumane. See, all sorts of animal rights whiners have gone […]

Obama Giving Up On North Carolina?

Via Ace, who positions that Obama is pulling out (Politico) The president’s campaign has remained on the television airwaves and his wife made a prominent debate-day push in advance of early-voting kicking off in the state. However, President Obama has not stepped foot in the state since his convention drew to a close nearly six […]

Elon U. Student Government Votes Chick-fil-a Off Campus

The latest in “liberal tolerance” (Fox News) A North Carolina university’s student government has voted to ban a Chick-fil-a restaurant on campus because the fast-food chain’s president is against gay marriage. Elon University’s Student Government Association voted 35-11 to ask its food vendor to find another restaurant to take its place, the Daily Advance reports. […]

Surprise! Race Card Played In North Carolina Governors Race

I’m sure you’re utterly surprised that the Democrat played it (WRAL) Republican Pat McCrory blasted Democratic gubernatorial rival Walter Dalton on Thursday for releasing a video in which elected leaders and others accused the former Charlotte mayor of being insensitive to black residents on issues such as voter ID and education. The video, released as […]

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