Fresh home after spending $279k in taxpayer money, Mary Easley, the state’s first lady, receives a $79k pay raise at NC State University. The story broke over at Carolina Journal, another scoop by Don Carrington.

Ms. Easley began working at NCSU three years ago with the title of executive-in-residence/senior lecturer. Until June 30 her salary was $90,300, but as of July 1 it was raised 88 percent to $170,000. Her position title remains the same, according to records.

The First Lady, Mary Easley.

Now that’s a raise in supposedly “tough economic times” for the rest of us according to Easley. The story has now appeared at WRAL and on the News&Observer’s website. Southport residents are used to seeing Mrs. Easley and many in the area are used to her co-hosting the July 4th parade on WWAY-TV3. Wonder if any curious questions will come up? Will she be spending less time in Southport? Less time on the gov’s plane? Your tax money hard at work!

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