Gov. lifts ban on reindeer

Gov. Mike Easley announced this morning that he is temporarily lifting the import ban on reindeer coming into North Carolina.

Easley said that would clear the way for Santa Claus to bring his sleigh and flying reindeer into the state to deliver Christmas gifts.

“Santa’s elves have given me notice that North Carolina has an unusually high number of good children this year,” Easley said in a press release.

“As Santa makes his travel plans, I want him to know that North Carolina is anxiously awaiting his arrival.”