By Corey Friedman
The latest military casualty won’t come home in a flag-draped mahogany casket. Instead, it’s on display beneath marble pillars at the National Archives.
Marine Corps officials aboard Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville treated the Constitution like a dead letter when they rescinded a civilian worker’s base motor vehicle decal this month. Jessie Nieto’s car was [...]
By William R. Toler
It’s been six months and Kenyatta Burrus is still trying to figure out why she was arrested…and fired.
The former deputy clerk of court was arrested April 23 and charged with second degree trespass. The arrest report states that she was told to vacate the premises and not to return by Jan Cahoon, [...]
By William R. Toler
In a show of customer satisfaction, soft drink giant Dr Pepper extended its coupon registration for a free single serving another 18 hours.
The orignial offer was to allow everyone in the U.S. (with Internet access) the opportunity to register for a free Dr Pepper on Nov. 23. The offer is a result [...]
By Corey Friedman
Money talks, and with the simple scrawl of a permanent marker, yours could make a bold statement about the United States’ sagging economy and moribund monetary policies.
A freethinking friend of mine, “David” (not his real name) has begun marking his paper money before spending it. On one bill, he wrote, “Since the establishment [...]
By William R. Toler
A twin cities television station reported today about “swastikas” being found on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Police say they were done in marker on Halloween and were probably just a prank, according to KSTP Eyewitness News 5. Police also said there is no indication specific students were targeted.
The station reported that [...]
From staff reports
Organizers of a fundraising mission for troops say they won’t be soliciting donations this year.
“We are pleased to announce that we will not be raising funds for our Wounded Warriors Christmas Leave Program this year,” a press release stated. “Your donations were so generous last year, that there is enough money for this [...]
By William R. Toler
When asked if the Craven County Republican Party intends to support Bill Harper, who is facing accusations of voter intimidation, chairman Michael Speciale said, “I intend to stand by him.”
By showing his support, Speciale sent a letter to the Sun Journal and the Independent Register criticizing the actions taken by Sheriff Jerry [...]
By Andy King
Let me tell you how I feel about elections. They don’t matter. We are voting to make ourselves feel better. We are not solving problems based on our core belief systems by supporting a candidate who is our avatar in Washington. If you think you are, please take a go at Russian roulette with [...]
By Corey Friedman
It’s hardly asking too much of law enforcement officers to understand and obey the laws they’re sworn to enforce. So, it’s with more than a little frustration and outrage that I report two incidents where police ignored the law and ordered shoppers to show their receipts before allowing them to leave Walmart stores.
Widespread [...]
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