The News & Observer has updated its story about James Reynolds, the Wake County supervisor who approved the outrageous taxpayer-funded trips taken by now fired Wake recycling manager Craig Wittig. Mr. Reynolds, it seems, was not fired. From the N&O (emphasis is mine):

Wake County Manager David Cooke confirmed he has received and accepted a letter of resignation from Solid Waste Facilities Manager Jim Reynolds, according to a press release sent this afternoon.