Affirmed by unpublished PER CURIAM opinion.

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

ON REHEARING

Alfred T. Thomas appeals the district court’s order dismissing his civil rights complaint based upon a previously issued prefiling injunction. Although we initially dismissed this appeal on the ground that Thomas failed to file a timely notice of appeal, we granted Thomas’ petition for panel rehearing * and now consider the merits of the appeal. We have reviewed the record and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis and affirm for the reasons stated by the district court. Thomas v. Mann, No. 3:08-cv-00502-FDW-l (W.D.N.C. Jan. 23, 2009). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED.