Category Archives: North Carolina

North Carolina Congressional Candidate Thinks BP And Government Planned Oil Spill

In North Carolina, Tea Party Republican Bill Randall won his primary election 59% to 41%. Randall’s victory is significant because he made the claim that the Gulf oil disaster could have been a plot conspired by the federal government and … Continue reading

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Felons Seeking Sheriff Positions In North Carolina Lose At Polls

That this is a problem probably says more about North Carolina than many people want to admit. State Sen. Stan Bingham said he will push for a bill barring convicted felons from running for sheriff. In last week’s election, four … Continue reading

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North Carolina Politician Calls African-Americans “Promiscuous” And “Immoral”

In North Carolina, Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James expressed his concern about the high-rate of herpes infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that one in six Americans has herpes, and 48% of African-American women are infected. James … Continue reading

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Attempt To Bar Atheist From Taking Office In North Carolina Fails

Asheville, North Carolina, faces a lawsuit because it just seated a city council member whose presence violates the state constitution. It really is ridiculous because this lawsuit was played out once before in 1961 and settled definitively. On November 3, Cecil … Continue reading

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North Carolina Man Claims That Town Is Trying To “Screw” Him

A North Carolina man is facing hundreds of dollars in fines per day because he painted on his home, “Screwed By The Town of Cary.” William Bowden claims that his disagreement with the town started years ago during a road … Continue reading

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Punchout At Town Hall Meeting

The video doesn’t show the actual swing, but a woman at a town hall meeting in North Carolina punched a man. It appears he is pressing charges. As he leaves the room, escorted by police, someone shouts, “Do you have … Continue reading

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Durham Council Votes To Allow Bees In City Limits, Unsure About Chickens

The Durham, North Carolina City Council has approved beehives for the backyards of city residences but the fate of chickens remains undecided. After approving beekeeping inside the city, the city council spent half-an-hour musing over the fate of chickens raising. … Continue reading

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State Sells Surplus File Cabinet…Oops, Forgets To Remove Files

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services decided to get rid of some surplus items. One of the items was a filing cabinet. Fortunately, for the state, it had an honest buyer. It seems that someone left … Continue reading

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North Carolina Parking Lot Owner Bans Obama Supporters

The owner of a Gibsonville, North Carolina parking lot is forbidding Obama supporters from using his parking lot. Tim Henderson is a McCain supporter. He has placed two signs in the parking lot banning Obama supporters. Many residents, including the … Continue reading

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Watermelon Stealing Politician Says Criminal Charges Are Politically Motivated

Dana Soles is a Republican running for the Chowan County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. He is also being charged for felony larceny with a court date on September 23. Soles claims that the charges against him are politically … Continue reading

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WTF DMV

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles notified 10,000 license plate holders that it would be sending replacement plates to those who have the letters “WTF”. WTF is a common acronym in texting for “What The Fuck.” Unfortunately, the DMV … Continue reading

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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Denies Timing Retirement to Help Aide

Insurance Commissioner Jim Long announced his retirement on the last day of filing in February. Of course, he escorted his assistant Wayne Goodwin to the elections department so Goodwin could file for the position. Goodwin says he did not know … Continue reading

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Lots Of Finger Pointing At North Carolina Governor’s Office

Raleigh, North Carolina — The News and Observer– Debbie Crane, the former spokesperson for the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was fired last month. That much we know for sure. Governor Mike Easley says he did not … Continue reading

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Convicted Felon To Remain On Ballot

Raleigh, North Carolina (summary from Political Gateway) — Recently convicted felon Thomas E. Wright and former state House member gets to be involved in breaking the law again. This time it is with government sanction. Wright will remain on the … Continue reading

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