By Hunter Hines Christian Action League August 3, 2018 ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. – This week, WECT News reported a Columbus County man, Jeremy Clark Powell, of Whiteville, was arrested after undercover officers caught him selling illegal alcohol in a Walmart parking lot in Elizabethtown. Authorities say the man also had a liquor still that he was […]
Marijuana
‘Help Legalize the Green in 2019,’ Represents Dangerous State-Wide Movement to Legalize Marijuana in North Carolina
By Randy Berle Christian Action League July 20, 2018 RALEIGH – A news story that has appeared on several media outlets in North Carolina indicates that there is a dangerous effort underway in the state to legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana. The story features Abner Brown, the head of North Carolina NORML (National Organization for […]
There’s One Almost Everywhere, But Not in NC Movie Theaters
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League July 13, 2018 During the last session of the North Carolina General Assembly, proposed alcohol legislation would have lowered the criteria for Movie Theaters to obtain a mixed beverage permit. Some theaters already sell beer and wine, but this would have authorized them to have bars. As a […]
‘For Cancer Risk, It’s Best Not to Drink Alcohol’
By David R. Brumbelow Christian Action League December 6, 2017 A sobering Statement has been released by the American Society of Clinical Oncology on “Alcohol and Cancer.” Here are some excerpts from that article: “The importance of alcohol drinking as a contributing factor to the overall cancer burden is often underappreciated. In fact, alcohol drinking […]
Recent Studies Show Marijuana Linked to Violence
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League October 12, 2017 Mention marijuana and most people picture a happy and harmless stoner slumped on a couch with few cares and even less ambition. But at least two studies released in the past 18 months reveal growing evidence of links between cannabis use and violence. Late last month, […]
Alabama, North Carolina, and A More Laissez-Faire Approach to Alcohol
CAL Staff, Joe Godfrey of Alabama Citizens Action Program September 5, 2017 Despite the overwhelming evidence of the growing negative aftermath in this country from alcohol use and abuse, public officials, typically in a chase for more revenue for governing bodies, continue to loosen alcohol control measures. One means of loosening control is to privatize […]
Elon University Medical Marijuana Poll Not to Be Taken Seriously
By Dr. Mark Creech Cameron Diaz, a former model, is one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. The critically acclaimed performer once said something very astute about polls. “I’m very happy with the way I look,” said Diaz, “I wake up some morning, catch myself in the bathroom mirror, and go, ‘hey girl, you’re […]
Back Again! A Proposal for the Legalization of Medical Marijuana
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League March 16, 2017 RALEIGH – A medical marijuana bill filed in the North Carolina House, HB 185 – Legalize Medical Marijuana, makes the ninth straight year an attempt to legalize the drug has been made in the Tar Heel state. Previous attempts haven’t gained any traction. But the primary […]
My Health and a Personal Appeal
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 27, 2017 Recently after a health scare that resulted in my being hospitalized, I was reading the book of Exodus about Moses’ efforts to emancipate the children of Israel and to build a great nation. In the 18th chapter, it teaches that Moses was doing too much […]
Nonresistance to Alcohol Compromises Marijuana Resistance
By Dr. Mark Creech The votes for advancing alcohol sales across the Tar Heel state were alarming this year. A total of 27 alcohol referendums were held in Alexander, Bertie, Burke, Camden, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Gaston, Haywood, Johnston, and Stanly counties. Every referendum succeeded with votes in favor of greater access to alcohol besting limited […]