Those fireworks are really loud

Apparently the high price of gas hasn't hurt the fireworks industry. People are setting off fireworks throughout area neighborhoods this weekend. It sounds like cannon fire near my house right now ... and it's getting louder despite the lateness of the hour. It's going to be a long, annoying night. Maybe folks are buying the stronger fireworks in South Carolina and bringing them here. For the record, that's not exactly legal. Possession of illegal fireworks is a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or 30 days to six months in jail. Of course the ones purchased in North Carolina are perfectly legal.