◆ State legislature enters 14th week of discussing whether to discuss anything ◆ Wake County man 'pretty sure' he voted but cannot confirm ◆ Governor clarifies remarks, introduces new remarks requiring clarification ◆ Raleigh approves new downtown development pending approval of plan to develop approval process ◆ Local op-ed writer stands by characterization of situation as 'unprecedented' ◆ Study confirms findings of 2019 study, recommends further study ◆ NC Department of Transportation confirms road will continue to be under construction ◆ City council member says he 'supports' transit in principle, declines to elaborate ◆ State legislature enters 14th week of discussing whether to discuss anything ◆ Wake County man 'pretty sure' he voted but cannot confirm ◆ Governor clarifies remarks, introduces new remarks requiring clarification ◆ Raleigh approves new downtown development pending approval of plan to develop approval process ◆ Local op-ed writer stands by characterization of situation as 'unprecedented' ◆ Study confirms findings of 2019 study, recommends further study ◆ NC Department of Transportation confirms road will continue to be under construction ◆ City council member says he 'supports' transit in principle, declines to elaborate
Est. 2014  ·  April 9, 2026 Raleigh, NC  ·  Vol. XII, No. 847
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Consumer Dissatisfied

'This Phone Is a Piece of Crap,' Says JoCo Man About Handheld Device That Can Triangulate His Position Using Satellites in Space

A Four Oaks man expressed frustration this week with a device that can locate him within inches, access the sum of human knowledge, and survive submersion in salt water.

By Lee Kinaynis  ·  June 9, 2026

A Johnston County man called his smartphone 'a piece of crap' after it undercounted his steps, despite the device's ability to order anything on earth and call anyone in the world for free.

State Government

LEAKED: NC Office of State Human Resources Clarifies Pretend-to-Work-From-Home Guidelines

By Kent Davison
University Cites Need to Maximize Existing Infrastructure

NC State to Reopen Poe Hall While Awaiting Permanent Solution

By John Steed
Environmental Disaster Reveals Demographic Truths

Brier Creek Sewage Spill Raises Concerns About Quality of Water and Life

By Kent Davidson
Local Officials Escalate Bizarre Dispute

Hillsborough Commission Members Demand Vulture Feeders Source Organic Carrion

By Craig Millar
Politics & Government
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State Government

LEAKED: NC Office of State Human Resources Clarifies Pretend-to-Work-From-Home Guidelines

Ungrammared has obtained an internal memorandum distributed last week to all North Carolina state agency staff. It is presented here in full.

By Kent Davison  ·  May 21, 2026
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Local Government

Town of Cary Approves New Shade of Tan

The unanimous vote marks the first update to the municipal color palette since 2003

By Kent Davison  ·  April 10, 2026
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Correction · April 7, 2026

An earlier report stated that the Wake County Commissioner described the budget proposal as 'fiscally responsible.' The Commissioner used the phrase 'fiscally responsible' but was referring to a different proposal. The original proposal was described as 'bold.' We regret that we cannot identify which proposal is which at this time.

Correction · April 3, 2026

Ungrammared has never reported on the Raleigh Belt Line Trail. A correction published April 1 stated that we had. That correction was itself incorrect. We are looking into it.