Mike Ross Enters Governor’s Race (Fox 8)
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) – Amid all the talk about Democrat Josh Stein’s campaign for governor and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s plans to announce a bid for the Republican nomination, there is a new face in the field.
Libertarian Mike Ross, a businessman from Gaston County, announced last week that he has joined Stein, the sitting attorney general, as the only confirmed candidates for the office that Gov. Roy Cooper will vacate in November 2024 after eight years…
North Carolina’s Pay-to-Play, or Else- ABC System
The NC ABC system provides no benefit but protects its territory with the full force of the state. Imagine for a moment that you are throwing a lavish party as a huge boon to your career. The catch is you can’t afford the party. You hold the event at your home to save cost, but the catering, decorations, and particularly the fancy alcohol are beyond your means.
To get around this, you charge for drinks. You aren’t looking to make a profit, so you charge just enough to cover the libations and catering…