Jack ReVelle found and defused two nuclear bombs that accidentally fell on North Carolina. He couldn’t talk about it for 50 years. He fought the VA to prove his cancer was caused by radiation exposure. He died, quietly, 3 years ago today. Here’s his story:
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This is absolutely insane.
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After her sister claimed that 'Diamond' died from vaccine “shedding,” the AP has confirmed Hardaway died of heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure.
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Everyone check under their home office chairs ...
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Breaking: Mike Pence has discovered about a dozen classified documents at his Indiana home.
The docs have been turned over to the FBI, which has launched a review of the matter. cnn.com/2023/01/24/pol
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Wow. Incredible get by showing someone who looks a lot like State Auditor Beth Wood being ushered into Democratic lobbyist Rufus Edmisten’s office the night of her accident #ncpol
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What does rural North Carolina have on Napa, California?
“Real love.”
The reigning Gatorade Player of the Year tells why he turned down a renowned prep school program.
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New this morning:
North Carolina state auditor Beth Wood breaks her silence about hit-and-run charge
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NFL doing everything it possibly can to keep the Bills in this game.
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That ... looked like a fumble. I'm pretty surprised they overturned it.
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NFL trying to keep this game close for ratings.
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A great look at the-fast developing #ncgov race from -- shared my thoughts, along with , , and some others.
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Lots of folks have been asking where these came from. The idea was developed & managed by the Raleigh Stadium Series Local Organizing Committee. It was superbly executed by a company called Infinite Scale, who is exceptionally good at what they do. So that's the story. 29 days...
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On one hand… Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson got more votes than AG Josh Stein in 2020.
On the other hand… Robinson sounds a lot like GOP firebrands who lost gubernatorial races last year.
And Stein has never lost. #ncpol
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From last fall: How Josh Stein has already sought to contrast himself with a Republican he expects to face in the general election —> #ncpol
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As expected, Josh Stein will try to succeed Roy Cooper as governor in 2024.
In the Democratic primary, he may face a challenger or two.
On the Republican side, primary voters will likely nominate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. #ncpol
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I’m in! I’m running for Governor to fight for our future. As your AG, I have taken on big fights for you and won, time after time. That’s what I’ll do as your next Governor. Together, we can build a better and brighter North Carolina.
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There was a police chase this morning in Boone involving a John Deere tractor that lasted for more than an hour and topped out at 20 mph and YES THERE IS VIDEO wataugaonline.com/chase-involvin
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Listened to a man sit at a DC restaurant tonight and extensively complain to his friends he could only have ice coffee and soda because of Dry January. One of them finally responded: “You know, you chose to do this.”
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Drinking Wine with Friends is good for building democracy & citizenship, according to Plato
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Just in time for spring break!
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Inbox: Bojangles is teaming up with Appalachian Mountain Brewing to create Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea. It is hitting the shelves in March
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The NC news industry is losing one of its best.
Cullen is fair, honest, and his work has truly made a difference.
Not only that, he's just a great guy. Even with his busy schedule, he took time to coach me up and teach me how to report on TV. WRAL has been so lucky to have him.
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'Gotcha tactics' or no big deal?
NC House Republicans scrap rule requiring notice of veto override votes.
Judging from comments on the House floor, the fight over this rule change isn't over. #ncpol
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Update: Cawthorn has moved to Florida and apparently failed to transfer over his casework
"Due to this lack of information, Congressman Edwards & his staff have no way of knowing which constituents had ongoing casework or other outstanding federal issues"
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Whoa this is giving me flashbacks to my childhood
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The Saints TRIED to lose this game and you can’t convince me otherwise
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Andy Dalton nearly throws a pick but #Panthers barista Josh Norman drops it.
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Losing patience with this franchise.
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The Panthers spoke with Jim Harbaugh recently but only after a good deal of persistence on Harbaugh’s side. Carolina plans to focus its efforts elsewhere cbssports.com/nfl/news/jim-h
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There are some eye-opening provisions in the text of the GOP’s proposed “select subcommittee on the weaponization of the federal government” that will get a vote next week.
One explicitly authorizes the review of “ongoing criminal investigations.” docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/
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Rep. Hudson, R-N.C., left, pulls Rep. Rogers, R-Ala., as he confronts Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during the 14th round of voting for speaker as the House meets for the fourth day to try and elect a speaker in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. ( Photo/)
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Fantastic image by former North Carolina photographer Al Drago.
(You should follow him. He’s great and seems to pop up everywhere) #ncpol
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North Carolina Republicans in this video:
- (in the bow tie) who was trying to swing Gaetz to McCarthy.
- (also a McCarthy supporter) restraining Rogers.
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New state legislators will be sworn in next week!
What do North Carolinians want them to work on?
hit the streets to find out ... #ncpol
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Bishop votes for McCarthy, which means one of the anti-McCarthy votes has now flipped, and gets applauded.
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(and others) dispute reports claiming he'll resign if McCarthy elected House speaker
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CNN // MSNBC // Fox News
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Rep. Hudson when I asked if he was coming to join the party (aka this meeting between McCarthy, his supporters and his opponents):
“This is vodka,” he said, holding up his mini-water bottle.
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NC State broadcaster Hahn, suspended for illegal aliens remark, to return to radio on Jan. 14
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Senate candidate who lost the primary in part because of Club For Growth spending (and a Trump endorsement, and other factors) weighs in on today's congressional drama. #ncpol
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Follow the Super PAC millions in contributions from Club For Growth and I bet you will find where anti McCarthy votes came from. Club For Growth big money bought and paid for many Republican primaries in Congress and now own Republican dysfunction.
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