AT LEAST WRAL IS NOW DISMISSING ANY PRETENSE ...

Well at least WRAL no longer attempts any pretense of impartiality. When they are not busy telling people how much they care about the poor and underprivileged, they are by works generating revenue by running lottery ads on their station.

WakeUp Wake County's latest fundraising appeal (emphasis added):

You are invited to an evening of celebration    Please join us for this special event to support and celebrate WakeUP Wake County -   your voice for good growth planning and sustainable communities in Wake County and the region.     Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm   The Grand Ballroom  atop Raleigh's historic Capital Club 16 West Martin Street, Raleigh  (at South Salisbury)   Local food, beverages, live jazz and an exciting silent auction included in the evening's activities.   Ticket price $50   Advance purchase online or by mail to PO Box 6484 Raleigh, NC 27628   Questions? Contact Tappan Vickery at 919-859-2177 or tappan@wakeupwakecounty.org. Thank you to our generous hosts!   Ann-Cabell and Bryan Andersen Cynthia Ball and Dave Aspnes John Bell and Judy Whisnant Boylan Bridge Brewpub Yevonne Brannon David Brown Caitlin Burke and Cullen Morris  Hunter and JB Buxton  Annette Byrd and Phil Poe Capitol Broadcasting Company  Beverly Clark Linda and Rufus Edmisten Anne S. Franklin Give Life Family Care, LLC Frank Harmon Architect Dr. Ruth Heuer and Will Allen Dana Jennings and Tom Earnhardt Caroline and Danny Kadis Karen M. Kemerait Anne McLaurin and Charles Meeker Dani Moore and Mara Daltabuit Margaret Newbold Mack Paul Penny Parsons and Carol Nix Mandy Peacock Rainwater Solutions Ticie and Tom Rhodes Talis Management Karen Rindge and Reid Wilson Gregg Sandreuter Alaksha and Nilesh Surti Rodney Swink Anne-Lise and Lee Velez Morgan and Tappan Vickery Elizabeth Watson Western Wake Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Western Wake Counseling, PLLC Melanie Wilson

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