Former submariner/nuclear operator. Columbia grad. News Editor @SmokyMtnNews ... Opinions and misconceptions are my own; facts and retweets aren't so lucky.
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Do the damn thing, come hell or high water. @SmokyMtnNews hasn’t missed a weekly print edition in its 25 years, and I’m happy to say that due to a ton of hard work and some luck, that streak will continue.
In the wake of what appears to be @JamieAgerNC's victory, here's a look at the long-form story I did on his campaign. #nc11 #ncpol
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BREAKING: Democrat Jamie Ager wins U.S. House race in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/3WbR54u
ALT BREAKING: Democrat Jamie Ager wins U.S. House race in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, NBC News projects. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-elections/north-carolina-us-house-district-11-results
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From July 1 to October 17, Democratic Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls outraised GOP challenger Sarah Stevens 21-to-1 ($4.67M vs. $223K) and entered October 18th with 43x the cash ($1.77M vs. $41K). #ncpol
*Note: Stevens Q3 disclosure is showing up in wrong place on NCSBE site
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One of the things I loved as a local news reporter was the flexibility to do offbeat assignments. I wrote about the marching band as often as I could. State marching band championships? Yes. Fundraising for new uniforms? Also yes.
Editors don't turn down stories like these.
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How it feels to get an email offering to connect you to an expert for your midterm coverage
The football and politics gods conspired to do something cruel. The Seahawks play late tonight the day before Election Day. There will be caffeination.
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These kids think they’re getting candy tonight but I’m really handing out 1 TB of Jaxon Smith-Njigba highlights
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New details reveal that one former detective is under state investigation for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) misuse, while a former deputy faces domestic violence charges in Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal court.
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One of several potential consequences of partisan judicial races, of course. Great reporting here that will undoubtedly need follow-up at some point.
Republican Sarah Stevens said judges and justices phoned her “frequently” to request changes to state law. ift.tt/Ubip8Sk
I interviewed Rufus Edmisten recently about his 84 gubernatorial loss. He legit places part of the blame on a mistake he made on the campaign trail when he told supporters he was tired of eating bbq. I imagine the collective gasp reached all corners of the state.
Vice President JD Vance tells eastern North Carolina on barbecue" "vinegar's best." #ncpol
From @SmokyMtnNews' Lily Levin. I thought this story would be shorter, but I was delighted when I discovered why it was so long.
While supporters argue the referenda spur economic growth and safeguard election integrity, opponents warn passage will institutionalize policies that harm both the state and its residents. SMN explores the debates.
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fuuuuck I did this and now my daughter is on the Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Some guests came over yesterday and we had Red Zone on. They were like "so this guy just stands there for like six hours and comments on every game. How can he do that?" The lecture on the virtues of commitment that followed was an all-timer
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EBCI Tribal Council voted unanimously to dissolve its stalled constitutional convention, returning the work to a community committee that hopes to have a draft before next year's election. Via @SmokyMtnNews smokymountainnews.com/news/n… #Cherokee411
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Ager can tell the region’s story authentically and compassionately, but can he do so to federal lawmakers in a way that will yield results?
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Through five days of early voting, NC has seen a 38% increase in turnout compared to 2022. But it's not even across all political parties or by race. #ncpol
By Party:
UNA: +62.1%
DEM: +53.2%
GOP: -4.9%
By Race:
Black: +70.1%
White: +24.2%