Authorities in Winston-Salem, NC, are investigating a suspicious fire at Paper Moon Gentlemen’s Club last week. There are no news reports about the extent of the damage caused by the fire or whether or not the club is still operating.
I find it interesting how many fires there are at strip clubs. There are a lot of them.
The Crazy Horse in Clayton, North Carolina, caught fire and burned early on January 6, 2008. Fire destroyed most of the building, leaving it a complete loss. Club owners say they will rebuild and reopen.
This Crazy Horse is one of six clubs in the Pure Gold chain. It was a topless membership club that served alcohol. It opened in 1998 and employed around 80 people.
The club was facing $5,000 in fines and a 10-day suspension after allegations of dancers engaging in lewd conduct such as exposing themselves to patrons and allowing customers to join upon entering instead of requiring a three-day waiting period back in 2007.
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a December 2005 county court decision allowing Pitt County to enforce an ordinance banning strip clubs and other adult entertainment establishments.
The ordinance passed in October of 2002 prevents sexually oriented businesses from being located within a quarter mile of homes, churches, and parks. The ordinance also requires adult establishments to obtain a special license and prohibits nude dancing.
There are four clubs operating in Pitt County that are in violation of the ordinance. They are: Cherry Lane, Club Vegas, Deja Vu, and Silver Bullet Dolls. The 2005 decision ordered the already-existing clubs to cease operation or relocate.
This law was enacted to force legal, constitutionally protected businesses out of business by making it impossible for them to find suitable locations to operate.
The assault on our rights continues…
The Whisper Exotic Dancing club and Magic Moments strip clubs in the Delco area are currently under assault by religious fanatics who want them shut down for good. Both clubs are currently in court because of a county ordinance prohibiting such establishments within a certain distance of churches. The clubs were shut down by the sheriff’s office for being in violation of the ordinance. Both clubs are to remain closed pending hearings in the near future.
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