I’ve always suspected that what WE want runs a distant second to what the deep-pocketed Raleigh lobbyists want. This kerfuffle between the hospital lobby and treasurer Dale Folwell over reforming
Continue readingYou know life is not so going so well when people are scared to talk to you for fear of ending up part of a criminal investigation. Taking a page
Continue readingWe raised questions earlier about why election day shenanigans in Bladen County were being scrutinized, but monkey business across the border in Robeson County has not. According to reports in
Continue readingGrass Roots North Carolina, one of the more influential Second Amendment groups in the state, is baring its fangs and showing its claws at senator Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick), chairman of
Continue readingNationwide, Democrats have had some success in snatching election victories away from Republicans AFTER election day. Now, it looks like they might be giving it a try on a North
Continue readingIt’s not unusual for heads to roll in an organization after an abysmal performance. Sports teams. political campaigns. corporations. It happens a lot. Conservatives have been griping, with good reason,
Continue readingFormer Wake County Register of Deeds Laura Riddick, currently serving time for embezzlement, has filed suit to regain her state pension. State law frowns upon stealing from the taxpayers, and
Continue readingAs we predicted, a bill has surfaced seeking to put the kibosh on state treasurer Dale Folwell’s efforts to get the costs of the state health plan under control. The
Continue readingTalk about GREAT BIG ONES: Laura Riddick, the former Wake County Register of Deeds who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $926,000 while in office, is suing North Carolina to
Continue readingBusinessNC had an item about that. I’ve been hearing rumblings about it across our fair state capital. As state treasurer, Dale Folwell (R) is responsible for the overall management of
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