Category Archives: NC News

North Carolina Bill Would Require Background Checks For Services

Obviously this makes Democrats unhappy (WRAL) County Departments of Social Service would be required to conduct criminal background checks on those applying for federal benefits under a bill that cleared the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday. If someone applying for Food and Nutrition Assistance, what many people call food stamps, or Temporary […]

Almost No One Is Happy With Proposed N.C. Illegal Alien Driver’s License

You can put me in the category of “if we are forced to give DLs to illegals, this is not a bad idea” (Fox News) A new driver’s license expected to be issued to some illegal immigrants in North Carolina has prompted state lawmakers and immigrant rights groups to voice concerns over the proposal. The […]

Apparently, Forcing Women To Not Bare Their Breasts In Public Is Like Sharia

NC bill could mean prison time for topless women abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?sec…Looks like the far right wants to implement sharia law! — SJ Reidhead (@sjreidhead) February 18, 2013 I’ll replace this later with proper Twitter embed code, which I can’t get on Droid, but, suffice to say, this is silly. It’s also mostly a waste of time […]

Racially Exclusive Groups At Duke Complain About Racist Party

In all fairness they do have some grounds for complaint (WRAL) An Asian student group at Duke University has filed a formal complaint with the school after a fraternity hosted a weekend party with a theme that some consider racist. The party put on Friday by Kappa Sigma originally had an Asian theme, but it […]

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 […]

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