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NEWS ALERT: Five precincts across four North Carolina counties will remain open a little late tonight to make up for delays caused by technical problems earlier in the day. The other 2,600+ voting sites in the state will close at 7:30pm as scheduled. #nc #news #election

Anyone in line at 7:30pm today when the polls close is allowed to stay in line and vote. The Constitution protects your right to vote from being infringed upon, even by a slow moving line. #vote #nc

NC saw great early voting turnout, but for some, the excitement starts tomorrow. For some, seeing the crowd of friends & neighbors making their voice heard is worth standing in line. To you Election Day heroes, we have only one thing to say. Voters, on your marks. #nc #vote

It's incredible to see the people of North Carolina using their ballots to take back power and demand better school funding, affordable healthcare, lower costs, and an end to war & corruption. Be part of this. Make a plan to vote: ncvoter.org. #NorthCarolina #Vote

Between now and Halloween, students living on campus in North Carolina can go to the nearest early voting site to register and vote all at once. You just need a document from your school with your name and campus housing address, and a photo ID. #nc #vote https://tinyurl.com/Campus-Voter

Saw a viral post saying voting rules changed? Pause before you share. In NC, get your facts from the State Board of Elections or your county board. Questions? Call or text 888-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683). #nc #vote

Our plan: 1) Vote early Oct. 15-31 2) Week one, during lunch break 3) Remember to bring ID 4) Save 888-OUR-VOTE to contacts in case of problems at the polls What's your plan? #nc #vote #haveaplan

This week marks two years since Hurricane Helene. North Carolina has made a lot of progress since then, but there’s still more work left to be done. Helene brought a historic amount of rainfall to Western North Carolina, causing flash floods and landslides that resulted in roughly $60 billion in damage. 73,000 homes and 1,6000 roads were destroyed or damaged. 108 North Carolinians lost their lives. Countless others had their lives forever changed. In the two years since, North Carolina has made remarkable progress toward recovery. State leaders have appropriated billions of dollars in funding to rebuild the region’s infrastructure. 93% of road repairs have been completed, nearly all drinking water systems have been restored, 1,250 homes have been repaired or rebuilt, and nearly 16.5 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared. And state leaders aren’t done yet. This week, Gov. Stein rolled out a 10 year plan outlining the state’s plan to fully revitalize the region’s economy. But this progress is even more remarkable when you consider that North Carolina has done much of this work without federal support. Since Helene hit, the federal government has appropriated only about 18% of the funding that North Carolina needs to rebuild. And only about half of those federal dollars have actually been disbursed– the rest is still tied up in the Trump administration’s red tape. A big reason for the delay is Michael Whatley, who was tapped by President Trump to lead the federal response to Helene recovery in North Carolina. It could have been an asset, to have a close Trump ally advocating for much-needed disaster aid. But Whatley failed to advocate for North Carolina. In fact, he barely even showed up. Mayors of Asheville, Boone, Canton, and Marshall say Whatley never reached out, and records from 11 of 14 hard-hit counties show no contact from him. Whatley was so absent, that North Carolinians actually called for his removal from his oversight role, saying that they “have not seen Whatley doing anything” as funds continued to be delayed. [Continues at progressncaction.com/blog] #NorthCarolina #WNC #MountainStrong

On Oct. 3 in Charlotte, join talk show host and actress Claudia Jordan for a voter registration celebration hosted by the A. Philip Randolph Institute and Progress North Carolina. The event will include music by local Charlotte DJ "She's A+", voting resources, food, and community. Registration link in bio!

During recessions, NC has needed to raise taxes on big corporations to toss a lifeline to workers. This amendment on your ballot would hamstring us from doing that while not saving you a single penny. Your income tax rate is already lower than the proposed cap. #nc #taxes #voteNO

Your voice deserves to be heard! 📣This National Voter Registration Day, make sure you’re ready for the 2026 election. Check your registration, learn how to vote, and find important election dates at NCVoterGuide.org. #NCvoter #RegisterToVote #ncpol

The 2026 election is almost here. Are you ready to vote? This National Voter Registration Day, check your registration, find important election dates, learn about same-day registration during early voting, and get prepared at NCVoterGuide.org. #NC #NCvoter #RegisterToVote

Important reminder, North Carolina: the 2026 election is right around the corner. Check your voter registration, learn about voter ID, find your voting location, and see who’s on your ballot at NCVoterGuide.org. Your voice matters. Make sure it’s heard! #NCvoter #register

There have been reports of violence from guards, unsanitary conditions, spoiled food, overcrowding, and more in private ICE facilities like the one GEO Group is contracted to open in eastern NC. The secrecy that ICE and GEO Group have maintained alarms advocates even further. #nc

Most North Carolinians will opt to vote in person this year. But if you do vote absentee, it’s crucial to complete your ballot correctly. Share the official instructions page located in our comments/bio with a friend to ensure they have what they need. #nc #vote

On Tuesday, North Carolinians flocked to the Dolly Parton mural in Asheville to honor the Queen of Country. Fans laid flowers and left notes in chalk on the sidewalk. Tributes poured in online from musicians, celebrities, and politicians. Governor Josh Stein even lowered North Carolina’s flags to half-staff. In 2024, when North Carolina was reeling from Hurricane Helene, Parton stepped up, donating millions of dollars toward recovery efforts in NC and across the South. “We’re all here to mend these broken hearts,” she said. “When I look around, I think, ‘These are my mountains, these are my valleys, these are my rivers… these are my people, and this is my home.” In 2019, Parton came to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh to help launch the statewide rollout of her Imagination Library– a program that provides free books to children to encourage early literacy. The Imagination Library program has now distributed more than 21 million books to children across North Carolina. In Wake County alone, more than 75,000 children have received 2 million books through the program. Parton even stood up for the LGBTQ+ community in North Carolina, speaking out against the “bathroom bill” that rocked our state. “I think everybody should be treated with respect,” said Parton. “I don’t judge people. I try not to get too caught up in all the controversy of things. I hope that everybody gets a chance to be who and what they are.” Then she quipped, in a way that only she could: “I just know if I have to pee I’m gonna pee. I don’t care where it’s gonna be.” Dolly Parton may have been North Carolina’s best neighbor. But she didn’t just support North Carolina, she showed that kindness and generosity to everyone. She funded medical research that led to one of the first Covid-19 vaccines. She gave millions to children’s hospitals. She even helped save the bald eagle (seriously). North Carolina loved Dolly Parton because she loved us. Her legacy is a reminder of what America can be when it’s at its best– a generous neighbor, a unifier, a leader who is kind, compassionate, and radiant. May her memory inspire us to continue building a country that reflects that character.

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