In a recent decision, the N.C. Court of Appeals confirmed that the common law “necessity” defense is available in DWI cases: The rationale behind the defense is based upon the…
Is Carolina Beach going to ban golf carts? Our Julie Tisdale looks at what could be on the horizon. Sometimes, local governments seem to create solutions to problems that may…
Sometimes, local governments seem to create solutions to problems that may not even really exist in the first place. And usually, when they do, those “solutions” create tremendous burdens on…
Read about it–and if you really want to get upset watch the video–at the Charlotte Observer’s website: On the second day of her dream vacation on exclusive Bald Head Island, Julie…
Winston-Salem City Council approves an ordinance allowing golf cart transportation around downtown. Of course the idea is get people out of their cars. Imagine my surprise, however, when I got…
Winston-Salem Journal editorial on the ‘latest innovative idea’ for downtown—golf carts: A couple of local would-be entrepreneurs have proposed bringing a free shuttle service to downtown Winston-Salem – delivered via…
Tryon wants to legalize golf carts on public roads, with some restrictions. Asheville wants to plan Charlotte Street because commuters want to go faster, but merchants want them to tarry;…
Columbus and Saluda have toyed with the idea of allowing golf carts on certain streets. Not to worry. The towns would avail staff to inspect and sticker the vehicles.
Not exactly a profile in courage and leadership from Gov. Beverly Perdue today, as she signed into law nearly $1 billion in tax hikes as part of the new state…
File under the “I’d never have guessed that” & “The headline says it all” categories: Ban on golf carts doesn’t last long in Pinehurst. Imagine that.
This article today out of Elizabeth City, NC only shows that regulation is everywhere….