Tag: media

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

McCrory: Probe ALL Raleigh politicos and their COVID “relief” $$$$ NOW

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It appears the butt-hurt from 2016 and 2022 is still raging. Former Gov. Pat McCrory has stuck it to his pals in the GOPe by cozying up to the national

Prostitution or Public Service: A Time for Choosing on Raleigh’s Jones Street.

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We’ve told you about all of the weed and casino money flooding into Raleigh. We’ve told you about the back-room wheeling-and-dealing to plant casinos from Murphy-to-Manteo without bothering to consult

American Legion: Speaker Timmy is a, um, Role Model.

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Brant Clifton

(*Stop Laughing.*) That’s the official word from the overall, highly-respected nationwide civic organization: […] The American Legion presented its Patriot Award Tuesday at the 104th National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Mad as Hell: Victims of Berger-Moore secret casino hijinks coming to Raleigh

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Brant Clifton

One of the BIG reasons we don’t have a new state budget is that Phil Berger and Timmy Moore are trying to force casinos onto a handful of North Carolina

A Post-Timmy NC House: A choice of bad, worse, worst, or, um — (worster???)

Posted on September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 by Brant Clifton

As House speaker Timmy Biscuitville kicks off his farewell tour in Raleigh, the political chattering class has begun cackling about just WHO will fill the tubby little guy’s shoes. (The

NCGOPers are finalists for 2023 national Gambling Awards! (Um, YAY?)

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Yes, you read that right. Some influential members of the “Republican revolution” on Jones Street — Rep. Jason Saine and Senator Jim Perry — are in the running for Gambling.com’s

Oh, Lookee! NC politicos pigged out on COVID “relief” $$$$

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Brant Clifton

This is a rare moment. I’m actually finding myself handing out an ‘attagirl’ to a McClatchy drive-by for a rather decent piece of reporting. Danielle Battaglia dug up a number

Wells’ GOP NCGOV race debut targets Robinson’s silence on secret casino deal

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The newest arrival in the GOP primary for governor – former state senator Andy Wells of Hickory – has a lot to say about presumed front-runner (and lieutenant governor) Mark