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Emmy-winning reporter for @WNCN in Raleigh, NC. @GWtweets grad. Previously lived in NY/TN/DC/VA/WV/PA.
May 16, 2023 10 tweets 15 min read
NEW: For the first time, I had a chance to ask @RepTedDavisJr (R-New Hanover) about tonight's veto override vote on the abortion bill. He said he's "still looking at the pros and cons." More of what he said at noon on @WNCN #ncpol #ncga .@NCHouseSpeaker says there will be no votes tonight in that chamber until 8:00 to give the Senate time to debate. Senate goes in at 4:00. #ncga #ncpol @WNCN @Queen_City_News @wnct9 @myfox8
May 15, 2020 9 tweets 4 min read
Just got out of federal court hearing on the case involving church leaders challenging @NC_Governor exec orders. Judge James Dever III asked, "Why doesn't the governor trust the leaders and members of religious entities in the same way he trusts, seemingly, everyone else?" @WNCN The judge repeatedly brought up the example of people working side by side at places like UPS and Amazon but not being allowed to gather for worship on the weekend @WNCN
Apr 14, 2020 9 tweets 6 min read
There’s a demonstration going on right now outside the #NCGA in Raleigh. Some people are calling for businesses to be able to reopen. Some want a clearer timeline of when that can happen. Police are in the area @WNCN Police are telling people they’re violating the executive order and need to be at least six feet apart. Some are going to their cars to honk @WNCN