North carolina
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Cabot Phillips@cabot_phillipsI went to North Carolina to see the Hurricane damage for myself. However bad you think things are — they are worse 🧵🧵🧵
SummaryA firsthand account of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact in North Carolina, particularly Swannanoa near Asheville, where entire neighborhoods were destroyed, most residents lacked flood insurance, and federal aid proved inadequate. The thread highlights the critical role of volunteer groups like the 'Redneck Air Force' of veterans who filled the gap when government resources were slow to arrive, with recovery expected to take years.Oct 19, 202417 tweets♥ 44.8K
Matt Van Swol@mattvanswolWe have a serious problem here in Asheville NC. The county is about to spend $2.9 million in taxpayer funds on racial reparations. I took a deep dive into the 170 page report, and what I found is t...
SummaryA Twitter user criticizes Asheville, NC's $2.9 million reparations proposal, claiming it includes race-exclusive programs for housing, healthcare, hiring, and education that they argue violate the 14th Amendment and constitute unfair discrimination against non-Black residents.Sep 3, 20259 tweets♥ 39.4K
Sgt Joker@TheSGTJokerThis morning North Carolinians learned that MAGA Republican Lt Gov @markrobinsonNC refused to sign an Emergency Declaration on September 24th to help us deal with Hurricane Helene. Let's check Mark's...
SummaryNorth Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson refused to sign an Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Helene on September 24th, instead spending days managing fallout from porn website posts, attending fundraisers, campaign events, and Trump rallies while claiming to support hurricane victims. This thread documents his activities from September 24-29, showing Robinson prioritized personal damage control and campaigning over his official duties during the disaster.Oct 2, 202425 tweets♥ 30.8K
Sippi Cup@sippicup2🚨 SHOCKING CORRUPTION IN NORTH CAROLINA! 🚨 Magistrate Teresa Stokes, who freed Iryna Zarutska’s KILLER, is a FRAUD who doesn’t even LIVE in NC—violating state law that magistrates MUST reside in the...
SummaryA North Carolina magistrate Teresa Stokes, who made a controversial ruling in a high-profile case, is accused of violating state residency requirements by living in Michigan while holding office, with evidence including voter registrations, tax liens, and speeding ticket records showing out-of-state addresses. The thread claims she also has unpaid federal and state tax liens totaling over $96,000 and ran businesses in Michigan while serving as a magistrate, with calls from Congress members for her removal and investigation of all her rulings.Oct 14, 20259 tweets♥ 24.2K
Evan Donovan@EvanDonovanNEW: I was able to get some great ground video in Chimney Rock, NC this afternoon — a gorgeous mountain tourist town near Lake Lure that was all but washed away by Hurricane #Helene This will be a sa...
SummaryHurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock, North Carolina, a tourism-dependent mountain town near Lake Lure, with nearly every structure destroyed or severely damaged. The town's mayor reports their economy is completely gone, while iconic landmarks like the Flowering Bridge were washed out and infrastructure shows catastrophic damage including cracked concrete and collapsed roadsides.Sep 30, 20247 tweets♥ 25.8K
𝓝𝓲𝓴𝓴𝓲@PFKHealthAre Rescue Efforts Purposely Stalled in Western North Carolina? “Literally allowing these people to f**king die in the mountains” HELICOPTERS ARE NEEDED, Why are TITLE 10 Orders NOT Approved? Jo...
SummaryA Twitter thread claims rescue efforts in Western North Carolina are being stalled due to delayed military helicopter authorization, with civilian pilots and volunteers attempting to fill gaps in coordination while many residents remain stranded in remote areas. The author questions why Title 10 orders from the White House haven't been approved and criticizes the lack of organized staging areas and supply distribution networks.Oct 2, 20246 tweets♥ 15.3K
Niall Harbison@NiallHarbisonOne of the loveliest stories ever. We got a call about a dog in Thailand who was suffering in the heat. He had been kicked out in the streets. Never did we think it would end like this… (1/6) 🧵 h...
SummaryA rescue dog named Shaggy was found suffering on the streets of Thailand, rehabilitated over several months, adopted by a family in North Carolina, and eventually won a local contest that put his face on charity beer cans. His journey went from abandonment to living a life of comfort and unexpected fame.Jun 27, 20266 tweets♥ 20.8K
Cassie Clark@dogwoodblooms