Myron B. Pitts
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Father, Husband. Opinion Editor at @fayobserver/@USATODAY network. Best of @Gannett 2023. WIDU Radio Network. #GoHeels.
Ava Williams, 2nd year #EMS student at #Fayetteville Tech Community College.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ava Williams, 2nd year #EMS student at #Fayetteville Tech Community College.
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Aisha Carter's experience with paramedics when she was at a low-point was not good. “They kind of laughed at me,” and admonished her that it was "stupid" what she was doing, she said. “The way they talked to me, I realized I could do better.” It taught her empathy in the job. #EMS
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December 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Aisha Carter's experience with paramedics when she was at a low-point was not good. “They kind of laughed at me,” and admonished her that it was "stupid" what she was doing, she said. “The way they talked to me, I realized I could do better.” It taught her empathy in the job. #EMS
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#FayettevilleNC swearing-in: Shaun McMillan, who was greeted with a rock star reception, thanked his supporters, who he said knocked on 2,000 doors. He quoted the African principle of Ubuntu: “‘I am because we are.’”
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December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#FayettevilleNC swearing-in: Shaun McMillan, who was greeted with a rock star reception, thanked his supporters, who he said knocked on 2,000 doors. He quoted the African principle of Ubuntu: “‘I am because we are.’”
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“President #Trump sent their unit to D.C. to fight crime, he claimed — but, really, to score political points.” — Gary Pearce
#NationalGuard #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC
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#NationalGuard #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC
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December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“President #Trump sent their unit to D.C. to fight crime, he claimed — but, really, to score political points.” — Gary Pearce
#NationalGuard #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC
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#NationalGuard #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC
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November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Two Americas evident in my news app. #IncomeInequality
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Two Americas evident in my news app. #IncomeInequality
Keem Jones writes about Congress slipping in a provision to kill the #hemp industry in the recent bill to reopen government. #shutdown
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November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Keem Jones writes about Congress slipping in a provision to kill the #hemp industry in the recent bill to reopen government. #shutdown
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@siembranc.bsky.social has made a map that shows where Border Patrol and #ICE are operating in #NC. Keep an eye out, for your neighbors and for yourself.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@siembranc.bsky.social has made a map that shows where Border Patrol and #ICE are operating in #NC. Keep an eye out, for your neighbors and for yourself.
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This all comes as local elections boards like #CumberlandCounty’s have seen change over the past year — as a consequence of state-level partisan politics which have nothing to do with the local folks themselves. #ncpol #ncga #elections
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November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This all comes as local elections boards like #CumberlandCounty’s have seen change over the past year — as a consequence of state-level partisan politics which have nothing to do with the local folks themselves. #ncpol #ncga #elections
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An elementary school had 87 students absent in one day. That accounts for about 20% of their entire student population. — The Public School Forum of NC @thencforum.bsky.social
#CBP #ICE #CharlotteRaids
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#CBP #ICE #CharlotteRaids
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November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
An elementary school had 87 students absent in one day. That accounts for about 20% of their entire student population. — The Public School Forum of NC @thencforum.bsky.social
#CBP #ICE #CharlotteRaids
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#CBP #ICE #CharlotteRaids
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“Out in the streets” is often used in a negative sense, but #FayettevilleNC OCS shows that needn’t be the case.
What you’re doing while you’re out there is what matters.
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What you’re doing while you’re out there is what matters.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“Out in the streets” is often used in a negative sense, but #FayettevilleNC OCS shows that needn’t be the case.
What you’re doing while you’re out there is what matters.
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What you’re doing while you’re out there is what matters.
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The city dusts off a pre-pandemic development plan, and good for them. A FL developer intends to invest more than $70 million. We shall see. #FayettevilleWoodpeckers #FayettevilleNC #Skyscraper
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November 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The city dusts off a pre-pandemic development plan, and good for them. A FL developer intends to invest more than $70 million. We shall see. #FayettevilleWoodpeckers #FayettevilleNC #Skyscraper
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On a day when folks are outraged over Democrats' latest surrender in spite of their election sweep - there is this spot of great news.
"Supreme Court rejects challenge to landmark same-sex marriage decision":
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#SameSexMarriage #HumanRights #LGBTQ
"Supreme Court rejects challenge to landmark same-sex marriage decision":
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#SameSexMarriage #HumanRights #LGBTQ
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On a day when folks are outraged over Democrats' latest surrender in spite of their election sweep - there is this spot of great news.
"Supreme Court rejects challenge to landmark same-sex marriage decision":
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#SameSexMarriage #HumanRights #LGBTQ
"Supreme Court rejects challenge to landmark same-sex marriage decision":
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#SameSexMarriage #HumanRights #LGBTQ
It’s amazing how such a promising project came to such a bad place. #CumberlandCountyNC #EconomicDevelopment #Arts&Entertainment
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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It’s amazing how such a promising project came to such a bad place. #CumberlandCountyNC #EconomicDevelopment #Arts&Entertainment
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It was #FayettevilleNC Mayor Mitch Colvin's closest election since his first run for the seat in '17. But it was still a 60%-38% win over Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen, a longtime council colleague and ally. #Election2025
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November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It was #FayettevilleNC Mayor Mitch Colvin's closest election since his first run for the seat in '17. But it was still a 60%-38% win over Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Jensen, a longtime council colleague and ally. #Election2025
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November 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
#Voting Day is always a holiday for me, although I often end up having to work more than normal (my profession etc.) Use the power in your hands. #Election2025
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November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#Voting Day is always a holiday for me, although I often end up having to work more than normal (my profession etc.) Use the power in your hands. #Election2025
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We are already the #gerrymander kings. The GOP has since drawn this new district.
#ncpol
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#ncpol
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October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We are already the #gerrymander kings. The GOP has since drawn this new district.
#ncpol
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#ncpol
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#Trump claims to have solved the trade problem he created. He has struck a deal with Xi, while families here prepare to go without food. The administration has contingency funds for #SNAP but won't use them.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#Trump claims to have solved the trade problem he created. He has struck a deal with Xi, while families here prepare to go without food. The administration has contingency funds for #SNAP but won't use them.
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Total #crime in #FayettevilleNC has dropped, but youth crime was up nearly across the board. This, despite a curfew the council voted for after high-profile shootings. Councilman Benavente has been a vocal critic of that measure. #SocialJustice
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October 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Total #crime in #FayettevilleNC has dropped, but youth crime was up nearly across the board. This, despite a curfew the council voted for after high-profile shootings. Councilman Benavente has been a vocal critic of that measure. #SocialJustice
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All of the #EastWing’s history matters not a bit to Donald #Trump. Nor do Americans’ opinions on how we want our national treasure protected. Congress’ opinion — of course, that doesn’t matter. Trump’s party is in power, and its leaders have learned when to keep their mouths shut.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
All of the #EastWing’s history matters not a bit to Donald #Trump. Nor do Americans’ opinions on how we want our national treasure protected. Congress’ opinion — of course, that doesn’t matter. Trump’s party is in power, and its leaders have learned when to keep their mouths shut.
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NC AG Jeff Jackson in #FayettevilleNC, talking his lawsuit against #FEMA: “We think we have such a strong argument that we could win it just on what the court already knows.”
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October 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
NC AG Jeff Jackson in #FayettevilleNC, talking his lawsuit against #FEMA: “We think we have such a strong argument that we could win it just on what the court already knows.”
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NC Attorney General @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social came to Fayetteville today to talk about the state's lawsuit against #FEMA for it to release $200 million in funds approved for the state - including $15 million to replace 4 bridges to prevent floods in Fayetteville. I have a column coming.
October 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NC Attorney General @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social came to Fayetteville today to talk about the state's lawsuit against #FEMA for it to release $200 million in funds approved for the state - including $15 million to replace 4 bridges to prevent floods in Fayetteville. I have a column coming.
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
84% of #NC residents oppose partisan drawing of districts, aka #gerrymandering, including 78% of Republicans. NC Republican leaders intend to redraw them anyway for #Trump, voters' will be damned.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
84% of #NC residents oppose partisan drawing of districts, aka #gerrymandering, including 78% of Republicans. NC Republican leaders intend to redraw them anyway for #Trump, voters' will be damned.
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