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investigative reporter for The News & Observer
In post to his blog, Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht called my story about two ADA noncompliant trolleys he said were returned that were not, āmisleading.ā Weinbrecht didnāt respond to my calls/emails for comment but ends his post with this:
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In 2023, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said two trolleys Cary bought were returned due to ADA noncompliance. They werenāt. Instead, they were warehoused locally until this summer when they were sold to a California transit agency. my latest for
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Mayor said non-ADA compliant trolleys Cary bought were returned. That didnāt happen.
Mayor Harold Weinbrecht wrote on his blog in 2023 that two trolleys had been returned. When the town did get rid of them, it was at a loss.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article313833606.html?giftCode=88bb6fc25fd3db4536be2a7dc2b678b89e0f4ca4c02a83e6eca613feb1d9b002
14 days ago
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Thad Ogburn
21 days ago
Cary's mayor cites "over-the-top spending," "lack of transparency" and "an unhealthy work environment" in announcing that the town and its manager are parting ways. Great work from
@annamroman.bsky.social
,
@dpkane.bsky.social
,
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
and
@vizjourno.bsky.social
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Cary town manager resigns amid scrutiny over spending. Mayor āsick, sad and mad.ā
The mayor said Sean Stegall was put on leave for over-the-top spending, a lack of transparency and an unhealthy work environment.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article313726271.html
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A group of concerned Chapel Hill community members rescued a young disabled woman from harm. Now, her guardian is sounding the alarm and asking why local social services didnāt act on at least two formal reports about the issue. read my latest report:
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A disabled woman was rescued from harm. Guardian says Triangle agency failed.
After the young woman disappeared from school and activities, a former teacher stepped in. She and others wonder why Orange County DSS didnāt intervene earlier.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article313423508.html?giftCode=5f8eee45ba5ef98fed830ae2a40ce7a6b876bca4b0df76fa14c6159adb69f3e7
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Keung Hui
about 1 month ago
Evidence shows DHS didnāt arrest only āworst of the worstā in NC detention surge. CBS News reported that fewer than a third of the people picked up by the Border Patrol during Charlotte's Web had criminal histories. (Via
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
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Evidence shows DHS didnāt arrest only āworst of the worstā in NC detention surge
DHS alleged it focused on dangerous criminals during operations in NC but has not released proof. Very few names have been made public among hundreds of people seized this month.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article313095945.html
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DHS claimed immigration authorities arrested āthe worst of the worstā during recent NC detention operations. Evidence shows that wasnāt always the case and federal officials arrested people with no criminal records. my latest for
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Evidence shows DHS didnāt arrest only āworst of the worstā in NC detention surge
DHS alleged it focused on dangerous criminals during operations in NC but has not released proof. Very few names have been made public among hundreds of people seized this month.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article313095945.html?giftCode=75ddb862876ed41c048b01a4725b848979255b401f0d1ea0bd5361d63a17b401
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The NC man charged with killing 4 of his kids cited declining mental health in a request for a court fee waiver last year. āIām 100% PTSD and Iām afraid my mental state is not improving,ā he wrote in court records obtained by
@newsobserver.com
. my latest:
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NC man charged with killing 4 of his kids cited PTSD in court filing last year
Before he was charged with killing four of his children, the Johnston County father cited poor mental health when asking a judge for financial relief.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312807110.html?giftCode=fb7a9fc433d341a8739d09e975d4c00cdfca8603ea76abc47cc3cec52f02b31e
2 months ago
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Thad Ogburn
3 months ago
āI donāt want my kids living with fear all the time." Powerful story from
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
on a Raleigh husband and father of two teenage daughters who made the decision to self deport.
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Facing possible detention or deportation, NC father leaves on his own terms
After 30 years in the U.S., a North Carolina father who entered the country illegally went back to Mexico rather than face detention or deportation.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312512047.html
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Keung Hui
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Facing possible detention or deportation, NC father leaves on his own terms. The Rivera family are among those living in the Triangle who say they're facing the hard decision of whether a loved one should self deport. (Via
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
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Facing possible detention or deportation, NC father leaves on his own terms
After 30 years in the U.S., a North Carolina father who entered the country illegally went back to Mexico rather than face detention or deportation.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312512047.html
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Fidel Rivera lived, worked and paid taxes in the U.S. for 30 years, despite his immigration status. He left his wife and kids in Raleigh to go back to Mexico ā rather than taking his chances with immigration officials. my latest for
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Facing possible detention or deportation, NC father leaves on his own terms
After 30 years in the U.S., a North Carolina father who entered the country illegally went back to Mexico rather than face detention or deportation.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312512047.html?giftCode=e79a071d6f2c62256cee646f09393f2e75fe51559258c974d21bbb4a2e700e2d
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Keung Hui
3 months ago
Eastern NC lawmaker arrested and charged with driving while impaired in Raleigh. Sen. Norman Sanderson, a Pamlico County Republican, says he āmade a regrettable mistakeā and takes responsibility for his actions. (Via
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
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Eastern NC lawmaker arrested and charged with driving while impaired in Raleigh
He was also charged with having an open container and failing to obey a traffic officer.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312564175.html
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i was at Elon U today for the Central Carolina J-Day and led a session on where to find good story ideas to a group of (very engaged) hs students. all i can say is: the future of the journalism world is in good hands, yāall.
3 months ago
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before i was a reporter, i was a professional musician. dāangelo is one of like five artists that genuinely, truly impacted my musicianship in a way words canāt describe. iām heartbroken. rip to THE GOAT.
3 months ago
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hi bsky: iām on insta (officially) for work now @ ireportnc give me a follow if you want
3 months ago
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The seven patients who fled Holly Hill Hospital in East Raleigh this week arenāt the only ones. Advocates told the
@newsobserver.com
the psych unit has a ātroubling history.ā read my latest here (gift link):
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A record of problems at Raleigh psych hospital where young patients fled
Holly Hill Hospital has been cited for problems for years. A January state investigation found 27 deficiencies.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312243388.html?giftCode=dd076f14f2f2feb24510962cd4f98b5608cfc1a787f6a8f07fccbd5e39588dc2
3 months ago
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Keung Hui
4 months ago
For owner of NC private prison, Trump immigration push is good for business. GEO Group, which contributed millions to mostly conservative political organizations and candidates last year, has secured ICE contracts. (Via
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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For owner of NC private prison, Trump immigration push is good for business
Linked to political donations and active in lobbying, GEO Group has landed multiple federal detention-linked contracts this year.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312067505.html
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The company that owns a NC private prison bet big on the Trump admin. At least two former GEO Group contractors are now high-ranking admin officials. The company has secured multiple contracts since the beginning of the year. for
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For owner of NC private prison, Trump immigration push is good for business
Linked to political donations and active in lobbying, GEO Group has landed multiple federal detention-linked contracts this year.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312067505.html?giftCode=6f77fcb8fe92f88e6dcec2a3139f7110172a752f3432383aef773c31f65ede0e
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Linked to political donations and active in lobbying, GEO Group has landed multiple federal detention-linked contracts this year. Itās part of an effort to resurrect shuttered prisons as immigration detention centers. my latest for
@newsobserver.com
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For owner of NC private prison, Trump immigration push is good for business
Linked to political donations and active in lobbying, GEO Group has landed multiple federal detention-linked contracts this year.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article312067505.html?giftCode=6f77fcb8fe92f88e6dcec2a3139f7110172a752f3432383aef773c31f65ede0e
4 months ago
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watching the Cowboys hits different on the east coast⦠š„“
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A private prison company wants to potentially house ICE detainees in its Eastern N.C. facility. Itās been trying to reopen the prison for years. Phoebe Zerwick had it first w/
@theassemblync.bsky.social
Read my latest for
@newsobserver.com
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Eager to reopen private prisons, company is in talks to hold ICE detainees in NC
The GEO Group is discussing how ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service might use its facilities, including Rivers Correctional Institution in northeastern North Carolina.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312035590.html?giftCode=82f6817f4305ec19564b95ff31789b4e0ec0f98851f95516a3e726c722a94cb1
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Tyler Dukes
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Eager to reopen private prisons, company is in talks to hold ICE detainees in NC (by
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Eager to reopen private prisons, company is in talks to hold ICE detainees in NC
The GEO Group is discussing how ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service might use its facilities, including Rivers Correctional Institution in northeastern North Carolina.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article312035590.html?giftCode=7a8efe2e799cdaf826c9992d4b31c9d4539b5c0f9991cadbbdae771cd5350dfa
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got to experience some W. North Carolina beauty! Stone Mt. was a treat.
4 months ago
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supporting for my first
@durhambulls.bsky.social
game today. go Bulls!
4 months ago
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Hundreds of kids in Western North Carolina wait weeks ā sometimes months ā for suitable homes. Parent attorney and family court day shortages in W. NC make their wait longer, according to county officials. My latest for
@newsobserver.com
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How can NC help kids stuck in county custody? Pay lawyers fairly, advocates say.
While regulators and advocates figure out a way to increase legal representation and expand court time, children continue to wait for a stable living environment.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311857697.html?giftCode=ba517f05f19476deb9e4e8173568788ff0f2042e258390dccec5274f04d7c9ab
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The stateās $65/hr rate for parent attorneys isnāt enough, according to officials and child welfare advocates. The result? Children wait weeks, sometimes months, for suitable homes while court is delayed. My latest for
@newsobserver.com
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How can NC help kids stuck in county custody? Pay lawyers fairly, advocates say.
While regulators and advocates figure out a way to increase legal representation and expand court time, children continue to wait for a stable living environment.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311857697.html?giftCode=ba517f05f19476deb9e4e8173568788ff0f2042e258390dccec5274f04d7c9ab
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A year after a federal lawsuit accused officials of tolerating a crisis inside the N.C. child welfare system, problems persist. Parent attorney and family court date shortages in WNC mean children must wait longer for a home. For
@newsobserver.com
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How can NC help kids stuck in county custody? Pay lawyers fairly, advocates say.
While regulators and advocates figure out a way to increase legal representation and expand court time, children continue to wait for a stable living environment.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article311857697.html
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Children wait for weeks, sometimes months, in N.C. protective care for suitable homes. Low wages for parent attorneys and family court date shortages make the issue worse in WNC, officials say. My investigative report for
@newsobserver.com
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How can NC help kids stuck in county custody? Pay lawyers fairly, advocates say.
While regulators and advocates figure out a way to increase legal representation and expand court time, children continue to wait for a stable living environment.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311857697.html
4 months ago
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Abby Sewell
4 months ago
Four journalists were killed by an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital today, including Mariam Dagga, a freelancer with the
@apnews.com
. She has a 12-year-old son, who was evacuated from Gaza earlier in the war. She was a true hero, like all of our Palestinian colleagues in Gaza.
tinyurl.com/3cn5c9vb
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Multiple journalists killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
A hospital strike in southern Gaza has killed at least eight people, including four journalists. The attack happened on Monday.
https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaza-journalists-killed-5c33e999ee88effd89566a993b31d9cc
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After tragic flooding in Texas swept Camp Mystic away, we asked ourselves which camps here are most at risk.
@newsobserver.com
Database Editor David Raynor and I found 18 youth summer camps across the NC that are on or very near federal flood zones. Read more:
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Keung Hui
5 months ago
Camps across North Carolina are in or near flood zones. What families must know. At least 18 summer camps are in or near federally designated flood zones. Parents should ask about emergency plans. (Via
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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@crddraynor.bsky.social
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www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...
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Camps across North Carolina are in or near flood zones. What families must know.
The News & Observer located them by checking flood-risk statuses with federal and state records.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article311675663.html
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The News & Observer
5 months ago
āThe Kite Runnerā will continue to be a reading assignment given to Wake County high school sophomores studying world literature.
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Wake rejects book challenge. āThe Kite Runnerā will stay in high schools.
āThe Kite Runnerā will continue to be a reading assignment given to Wake County high school sophomores studying world literature.
https://bit.ly/45AngfT
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Duke isnāt the only institution Do No Harm, an anti-DEI group that filed a complaint this year that mirrors the Trump Adminās recent threats, has targeted. It has sued universities, medical trade orgs and a governor. my latest for
@newsobserver.com
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Not just Duke: Do No Harm targets campuses, others across the U.S.
Duke University is far from the first institution targeted by the nonprofit Do No Harm has filed lawsuits and otherwise pushed for eliminating DEI programming at campuses, businesses and more.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311532927.html
5 months ago
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Thad Ogburn
5 months ago
A private group's allegations about diversity programs and minority recruitment policies at Duke University in March mirrors the new threats from the Trump Administration. The latest from
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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Anti-DEI groupās complaint against Duke in sync with Trump Administration threats
Letters that Trump officials sent to Duke University accused its medical school and health system of racism with no evidence. Anti-DEI groupās federal complaint i more specific.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311520793.html
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The Trump Admin didnāt give specifics when it threatened to pull Duke Healthās federal funding over alleged racism. But a complaint filed against the university by an anti-DEI group earlier this year might have more details. my latest for
@newsobserver.com
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Anti-DEI groupās complaint against Duke in sync with Trump Administration threats
Letters that Trump officials sent to Duke University accused its medical school and health system of racism with no evidence. Anti-DEI groupās federal complaint i more specific.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article311520793.html
5 months ago
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HB971 requires vacation lodging operators to report/train staff to recognize sex trafficking. It also makes buying sex a felony. But will the new law curb the shadowy industry in North Carolina? my latest for
@newsobserver.com
www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...
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Criminals use hotels, motels for sex trafficking. Can a new NC law curb that?
Lodging operators must report sex trafficking cases and train staff to spot the signs. Sex buyers face stricter punishments.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article311478005.html
5 months ago
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realizing now keyword Google searches yield less and less useful info ā but question prompts seem to bringing up relevant articles in larger quantities, faster
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Travis Long
6 months ago
Durham firefighters navigate floodwaters on the Eno River on Monday morning after hours of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Chantal caused major flooding across parts of Orange, Durham and Chatham counties. Authorities reported evacuations and water rescues along the Eno and Haw rivers.
#Chantal
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Keung Hui
6 months ago
Children make up most NC pool drownings. Is enough done to save lives? From 2020 to 2024, children 17 and younger accounted for two-thirds of the state's swimming pool deaths & one-fifth of all accidental drownings. (Via
@nathanpcollins.bsky.social
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www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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Children make up most NC pool drownings. Is enough done to save lives?
Regulations are in place but theyāre not always followed. Some concerned about swimming risks want more protections.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article309500710.html
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Children made up two-thirds of North Carolina swimming pool drownings over the last five years. Is enough done to save lives? My first byline for The News & Observer.
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Children make up most NC pool drownings. Is enough done to save lives?
Regulations are in place but theyāre not always followed. Some concerned about swimming risks want more protections.
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article309500710.html
6 months ago
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in case anyone cares, i found one after going to three different shopsā¦
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
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yall where tf do i get a geek bar pulse x near N.C. State university?!
6 months ago
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lots of gold in the North Carolina legislative buildingā¦and portraits of Ronald Reagan (??)
6 months ago
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good morning, North Carolina ā happy Monday. as always, my DMs/inbox are open for story tips, ideas or if youād just like to chat about issues across the state. looking forward to hearing from you. talk soon.
7 months ago
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@chilis.bsky.social
donāt care if this is an official account or not. chiliās needs bluesky representation.
7 months ago
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i got validation from oomf about my fruity vape. and im off tomorrow so basically im coolinā
7 months ago
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love seeing people with the same nasty strawberry jam geek bar i have. makes me feel less shame
7 months ago
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Maggie Astor
7 months ago
Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.
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waitā¦bow tie tuck engaging in (what seems to be) an aggressive line of questioning against a GOP leader? what in theā¦.
7 months ago
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huge group of high schoolers busted into the coffee shop before me. just give me my battery acid jet fuel and let me LEAVE!
7 months ago
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First day on The News & Observer i-team done. And Iāve got stories coming. Stay tuned, North Carolina. talk soon.
7 months ago
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