Category: Law & Order

WHY NOT fingerprint current and prospective school employees?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Brant Clifton

That’s a good question to ask your legislator the next time you see him or her. It’s also a good question to ask NC House speaker Tim Moore, who is

‘Bumpin’ uglies’ in the parking lot ??? (Welcome to Moore County.)

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Our local paper here has titilated us with allegations of ‘contempt of court’ directed at Moore County Clerk of Superior Court Todd Maness by District Court Judge Beth Tanner. Much

Principals of controversial Pinehurst firm co-chairing fundraiser for Dan Bishop

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have launched a public relations campaign against what they call “claim sharks.” Veterans Guardian, based in Pinehurst, is named by the

A (political) wreck gets indicted in Wake County

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It seems like just yesterday that we were chiding The N&O’s ‘CRACK’ investigative team for ignoring meaty stories involving the lieutenant governor and state auditor to pursue a three-part ‘nothing-burger’

Pinehurst-based firm hit with federal class action suit

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Before we get started, please remember that getting sued is not indicative of guilt or liability. Just like being charged does not mean you are guilty. We have courts, judges,

Former legislator facing legal heat over questionable COVID ‘relief’ loan

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I know. It’s from New Hampshire. But – given recent reporting from The N&O and comments from former governor Pat McCrory – it very likely could be the shape of

Conservative group briefs UNC leaders on civil rights issues, calls for full audit

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

DoNoHarm, a national group of medical and academic professionals devoted to getting critical race theory (CRT) out of health care and higher education, is stepping up in the fight to

State budget, protections for kids in limbo while Berger, Moore & co. twist arms, browbeat for casino votes

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It doesn’t matter that important state government work is being held up. It doesn’t matter that state-funded medical facilities are pushing the transgender agenda unfettered. The thugs who call the

Mr. Bishop is coming home. (SIGH)

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Brant Clifton

One thing you can say about Dan Bishop is he likes to stay on the move. He spent four years as a Mecklenburg County commissioner. Two years as a state

UNC-Chapel Hill scrubs use of race / gender from admissions, hiring policies

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Thanks to the US Supreme Court, some sanity may be injected into the operations at the state’s flagship university: Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that gutted affirmative action, effectively ending