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November 07, 2004
North Carolina | NC GOP Headquarters Vandalized

RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities say an apparent mob of vandals caused some smoke damage inside of North Carolina Republican Party headquarters on Hillsborough Street late Friday night.

The building also had some broken windows, posters with political messages scattered around and vulgar words spraypainted on the walls.

The sign in front of the building was shattered and sprayed with graffiti.

It also appeared that the vandals intended to burn down the building. Police said they found Roman candles and wooden devices they believe could be used to start a fire.

The office is actually relatively close to several colleges, including North Carolina State U, Meredith College, Shaw University, and Peace College.

"This is not a political statement," (Raleigh PD spokesman Jim) Sughrue said. "A political statement is what we made Tuesday. This is a crime."

Cross posted at the Pirate’s Cove. (ps. this isn’t a blatant attempt to garner trackbacks. Noticed that posting was still open, and this is one of the few stories out there about NC)



Posted by Porter G at November 7, 2004 02:24 PM | TrackBack
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