[OldGoatCPO]

Away from areas like Ft Bragg, Camp Lejeune and Seymour Johnson, I have heard the NC economy is in the tank. Loans from the Feds are essential keeping the State afloat. Unemployment will drive down State revenue and increases in taxes will just push people south. The area I am in is heavily populated by retired military that pay no State taxes. Yet, the recession has impacted this area less than surrounding counties. I don't know, maybe it is all that extra disposable income in the area.

[BelegStrongbow]

What you say is what is so. 16% unemployment in my home county of Lee. Not much better in any of those around it.

The problem is high state taxes and worthless state employees. You could cut half of the state staff and nobody would notice. No, I take that back: every company in the state would instantly do 10% better and that’s all it would take for the state to rebound from the doldrums.