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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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