Politics
Coverage of the NC state legislature, the governor's office, campaigns, and the people who donate to them.
- 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
- NC Legislature
NC GOP Unveils New State Flag Featuring Eagle, Musket, and Font That Is Doing Too Much
The proposed design, described by its sponsor as 'bold and timeless,' uses a condensed serif that design professionals declined to identify by name
By D. Henderson · April 6, 2026
- Politics · Local
ITB Refugee Crisis Intensifies
Mayor McFarlane's decision to open the Beltline to OTB refugees has strained ITB infrastructure and compromised its exclusivity
By Norm D. Guerre · June 2, 2022
- Politics · National
Satan: Hillary's Pushing This Contract a Little Far, In My Opinion
By CRAIG MILLAR 6 JULY 2016
By Exploding Weasels · May 22, 2022politics - Politics · Local
The Charlotte Bathroom Ordinance & HB2: What Do You Think?
Voices From Around the State: A New Feature Exclusively at Ungrammared
By Exploding Weasels · April 20, 2016politics - Politics · Local
LGBT Groups Choose Raleigh as Host Site
RALEIGH - Claiming victory over media distortions and protests downtown over the passage of HB2, Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam (R-Apex) announced at a press conference that numerous LGBT…
By Exploding Weasels · March 30, 2016politics - Politics · Local
Former Charlotte Mayoral Candidate Clodfelter Self-Identifies as Mayor
By Warren Tidly-Timmid 2/29/2016
By Norm D. Guerre · February 29, 2016politics - Politics · National
Cruz Campaign Tweets out "All Other Canddtes Kild n Fiery Bus Crash" Just Before NH Primary
By CRAIG MILLAR 08 FEB 2016
By Exploding Weasels · February 8, 2016politics - Politics · National
Hillary Retools Campaign to Praise FBI Agents, Attorneys General, Prosecutors
By CRAIG MILLAR 26 JANUARY 2016
By Exploding Weasels · January 26, 2016politics - Politics · Local
Mayoral Race Determined By Candidates' Position On Iran Deal
Charlotte - In a closer than anticipated election, Jennifer Roberts will be the Democratic nominee against Republican Edwin Peacock in this November's mayoral election.
By Norm D. Guerre · October 7, 2015politics - Politics · Local
Local Residents Terrified By Giant Orange Sky-Orb
By CRAIG MILLAR 06 OCT 2015
By Jacque Asse · October 6, 2015politics - Politics · Local
SEANC's Landscaping/Manscaping Scandal Grows as Cope Indicted
By Jacque Asse · August 4, 2015politics - Politics · Local
Sen. Apodaca: NC Children Have Right To Sound, Basic Form of Melanoma
By CRAIG MILLAR MAY 18, 2015
By Exploding Weasels · May 18, 2015politics - Politics · Local
Obama to Visit NC; Ungrammared.com "Accidentally" Left Out Of Blogger Town Hall
By CRAIG MILLAR APR. 15, 2015
By Exploding Weasels · April 15, 2015politics - Politics · National
Michelle: Sasha and Malia to Eat Only 'TOP' Ramen Noodles
Washington, DC – First Lady Michelle Obama has long been a passionate advocate for healthy, balanced eating and exercise. In a statement to the AP on Tuesday, Mrs. Obama made it…
By Norm D. Guerre · April 14, 2015politics - Politics · Local
Wake County Renews "Asinine Weather Decision" Protocol
By Exploding Weasels · February 25, 2015politics - Politics · National
Swimwear Manufacturers Applaud Tillis For National Weight Loss Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday afternoon, Barbara Brady, Director of the California based International Swimwear/Activewear Market (ISAM), applauded North Carolina junior Senator…
By Norm D. Guerre · February 4, 2015politics - Politics · Local
NC House Democrats Propose Drive-Through Abortion Clinics
RALEIGH—Just in time to counter a flurry of Republican legislation in the new session of the General Assembly, House Democrats have proposed new legislation that would increase…
By Exploding Weasels · February 2, 2015politics - Politics · Local
First Bill of the Legislative Session Allows Guns in N.C. Daycares
By Exploding Weasels · January 20, 2015politics - Politics · Local
McCrory Accidentally Grants Clementines to Death Row Inmate
By Exploding Weasels · December 30, 2014politics - Politics · Local
McFarlane Grants Amnesty to OTB’ers
RALEIGH – Just in time for Christmas, Mayor Nancy McFarlane issued an mayoral order Tuesday night to defer deportations of undocumented Outside-The-Beltliners.
By Norm D. Guerre · December 24, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Cameron Park Residents Ask City to Condemn Neighborhood for Green Space
RALEIGH—Cameron park residents requested a special convening of the City Council Thursday, bringing a hitherto unheard-of request before the members.
By Exploding Weasels · December 19, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Patrick Cannon Wins Election in FCI Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV – Former mayor of Charlotte Patrick Cannon won what he called his “greatest honor yet” Saturday night, defeating Wall Street investor Matthew Kluger to become…
By Norm D. Guerre · December 8, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Patrick Cannon Makes Statement on First Day In Prison
MORGANTOWN, WV – Patrick Cannon, the former mayor of Charlotte, checked into the minimum-security Federal Correction Institution Morgantown (FCIM) on Tuesday morning and…
By Exploding Weasels · November 19, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Raleigh Parks & Rec Building Moat Around Hayes Barton
RALEIGH — Tucked into the parks bond Raleigh citizens will be voting up or down today is a little-known provision sure to raise the ire of some.
By Craig Millar · November 4, 2014
- Politics · Local
Ungrammared's Extremely Scientific Exit Poll Interviews
Compiled scientifically by Roger Thornhill, Ungrammared Correspondent. Idea totally not ripped off from The Onion.
By Exploding Weasels · November 4, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Mailer Accusing Bradshaw of Chainsawing Kids in His Basement "Really Goes Too Far," Says Bradshaw
RALEIGH — At least 2500 mailers have been sent to Raleigh and Bay Leaf residents in the past week claiming that "Democratic lobbyist Tom Bradshaw raised taxes, ignored conflicts…
By Exploding Weasels · October 30, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Rev. Barber: Airports Are Disenflightizing Minorities
RALEIGH, NC — The Rev. William Barber II announced at a press buffet yesterday that parts of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport are systematically disenflightizing…
By Exploding Weasels · October 23, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Thom Tillis's Work Experience Before Politics Varied More Wildly Than You Might Think
RALEIGH, NC —Speaker Thom Tillis (R., Mecklenburg) has made it a talking point that he's one of the people - that his job experience, as a Senate campaign ad says, includes stints…
By Exploding Weasels · October 15, 2014politics - Politics · Local
Patrick Cannon Sentenced to Serve as Mayor of Cary
CHARLOTTE – On Tuesday afternoon, Judge Frank Whitney of the Western District of North Carolina passed down what many saw as a uniquely harsh judgment on former Charlotte Mayor…
By Exploding Weasels · October 14, 2014politics - Politics · Local
House Votes to Support Moderate High School Rebels
RALEIGH, NC — In an emergency September re-convening last Friday, Representatives sided with Senators today as the NC Legislature pledged aid to moderate high school rebels at…
By Exploding Weasels · September 22, 2014politics - Politics · National
Biden Snags Cheap Cigs on Trip to North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Sources confirmed today that while on an official trip Vice President Joe Biden was able to snag two suitcases full of cheap North Carolina cigarettes for his…
By Exploding Weasels · September 4, 2014politics - Politics · National
Barack Obama Updates LinkedIn Profile In Anticipation Of 2016 Job Search
WASHINGTON - President Obama announced today he has updated his LinkedIn profile in anticipation of leaving office in 2016. “In an economy like this, it’s never...too early to get…
By Exploding Weasels · September 3, 2014politics - Politics · National
Eagles Under Pressure to Change Team Name
WASHINGTON — Two members of Congress plan to send a strongly worded letter to the commissioner of the National Football League on Monday urging him to support changing the name of…
By Exploding Weasels · August 27, 2014politics