This category of news story tends to strike me as pointless but humorous. WCNC-TV out of Charlotte caught N.C. Congressman Patrick McHenry, R-10th, creatively parked at the airport.
It’s elicited quite the controversy. In fact, one could call it “parkgate.”
“It’s not right,” said airport parker Robert Ehlers.
The SUV had to jump a curb to park. The location is directly across from the terminal.
NewsChannel 36 asked airport parker Allyson Eakin why she didn’t park there.
“Because I know better,” she said. “Because there’s a curb. Can’t park there. It’s common sense.”
The Gaston Gazette says an aide told them McHenry was running late for a flight, there weren’t any parking spots and he made a mistake.
Fellow parkers don’t buy the excuse.
“That’s a crock,” Ehlers said.
And they say they expect more from a leader.
“Leave earlier, I’m sorry you’re running late,” Eakin said.
OK, this is mildly interesting. But still — it must have been a really slow news day.
