Too bad South Carolina already has a shoe in the deal, which in all probability the tire plant will land there. Yes, North Carolina needs the jobs, however it seems that South Carolina has got its act together, politically speaking. Also, the access to Charleston port system is probably a bonus, their port makes the "port of wilmington" look like a boat slip. I am sure the news of a corrupt police force in leland, and the fiasco thats going on in Tabor City really makes Brunswick county the top of their list. The corruption in this state is unbelievable