A few recent photos from recent travels.
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#photography #travelphotrography #wnc #eky

Mitchell County, NC residents were told recently they "should thank their legislators for" approving:
$625 mil in private school vouchers
$500 mil in Helene recovery funds

Mitchell residents responded that they only have ONE private school in the county - and that these income limits are ridiculous

#SuperBowlLIX

Statement from #BuncombeCounty Sheriff today: "...I am elected to ensure the safety and security of ALL the residents in Buncombe County. WE are a community....My stance is clear and strong that immigration enforcement is not allowed on our school campuses unless forced through a valid court order."

Update at 10:38 from #McDowellCountyNC: AVOID Main, Court, Henderson, S Garden Streets. #MarionNC

⚠️ Evacuation in progress at #McDowellCountyNC courthouse - see details from the Sheriff's Office below ⚠️

Avoid this part of downtown
#MarionNC by Main Street and Court Street at this time.

You can text zip code 28752 to phone number 888777 to receive automatic alerts from McDowell Emergency Mgmt.

There are multiple fires burning right now in a relative close area of #WNC, which may cause confusion -

The #CrookedCreekFire on Bat Cave Rd in Old Fort, NC, is spreading and causing evacuation notices. (See more below)

The #BatCaveFire is controlled and managed by multiple depts at this time.

Some #OldFort and #LakeLure residents have received notices to evacuate. Strong winds are contributing to the fire.

A temporary shelter has been established at First Baptist Church: 203 E Main Street, Old Fort, NC 28762

Pray for local residents 🙏

#McDowellCountyNC #WNC #wildfire

#ICE is now authorized to make arrests in in North Carolina in "places where disaster or emergency relief is provided."

Source: @wcnc-charlotte.bsky.social

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#disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #helenerecovery #immigrantrights #hurricanehelene

Let yourself feel all of the emotions.

Then pick yourself up and keep moving.

#CarolinaStrong
#AppalachiaStrong
#YallMeansAll

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Do not let people know your current location or your destination. Do not share it of others.
We can get through this. It is going to take teamwork. It is going to take strength and community. It is time to put the memes, petty squabbles, and grandstanding aside. You're in survival mode now.

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Write down notes in a physical notebook. Document everything that is happening. Take screenshots and record videos.

Keep a go bag packed and ready to go at all times. Be familiar with multiple evacuation routes. Practice if you have to.

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Research food pantries and other resources in your area. Get info out to the community. Ration meds best you can, make sure steroids are tapered off.
Research medicinal herbs and diets. There are legitimate scientific sources to help you navigate this; don't fall for everything you see online.

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Actual text from House Resolution 7 - Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

Read the full text at www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

Yes. It was a Nazi salute, and calling it a dab or a stim or a reach or a stillshot taken out of context is not fooling anybody anymore.

Posted to raise awareness about public actions taken by a political figure during a rally. This man helps write the executive orders that #DonaldTrump signs.

#twentytwentyfive #fightforwhatsright

#disasterrelief #disasterresponse #volunteer #travel #evacuation #survival

First post on this new network...

This might be the best Christmas gift I've ever received 😭 handmade dolls of BOTH my cats. She even included Phoebe's favorite fish toy. These were handmade by an artist in Mexico!!