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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · 20d

Rough surf threatens beach homes during high tide Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2025, in Buxton, NC as a nor’easter approaches the North Carolina coast. Nine homes in Buxton have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean since mid-September.

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jul 7

Some residents along the Eno River in the Old Farm neighborhood and Rippling Stream Townhomes were awakened around 2:30 a.m. by firefighters in rafts after floodwaters began pouring into homes following hours of rain from Tropical Storm Chantal. #Chantal #ncwx

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jul 7

Durham firefighters navigate floodwaters on the Eno River on Monday morning after hours of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Chantal caused major flooding across parts of Orange, Durham and Chatham counties. Authorities reported evacuations and water rescues along the Eno and Haw rivers. #Chantal #ncwx

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jun 14

Scenes from the North Carolina Capitol, where hundreds of demonstrators rallied against a range of Trump administration policies. The rally was one of dozens held across the state and hundreds nationwide as part of what organizers called a nationwide day of defiance. #NoKingsDay

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jun 14

Video: Thousands of demonstrators lined Capital Blvd. near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh on Saturday to protest President Trump's policies. The Raleigh “No Kings” rally was one of dozens held across NC and hundreds nationwide on what organizers called a nationwide day of defiance. #NoKingsDay

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKingsDay

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKingsDay

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKingsDay

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Jun 14

More than 1,500 demonstrators lined Capital Blvd. near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh on Saturday to protest the policies of President Trump. The “No Kings” rally was one of dozens across NC and hundreds nationwide on what organizers called a day of defiance against the administration. #NoKingsDay

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Thad Ogburn @thadogburn.bsky.social · Feb 19

Snow is falling across much of the Triangle this afternoon. Here's what to expect in the hours ahead, from Martha Quillin.

Snow, ice & polar chill arrive in Raleigh, central NC today. Here’s when and what to expect

The storm will bring windy conditions, cold temperatures and a mix of precipitation.

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Feb 19

❄️ #ncwx

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Feb 19

Brrrrrrrr ❄️☃️🌨️ #ncwx

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Feb 17

During a separate second protest, hundreds of demonstrators march around the perimeter at the North Carolina State during a rally billed as a “We The People Protest” organized by Fifty Fifty One. #ncpol #PresidentsDay

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Feb 17

Hundreds of demonstrators rally at the North Carolina State Capitol during a rally organized by Common Cause protesting Republican state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of 65,000 ballots in November’s election. He trails Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs. #nccourts #ncpol

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Feb 6

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hundreds of demonstrators marched around the perimeter of the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh on Wednesday, to protest a myriad of Trump administration policies. The protest was one of 50 planned in state capitals nationwide on Wednesday. #ncpol

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𝙱𝚊𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊 @vanannvanho.bsky.social · Jan 11

This baby Taco isn't even a month old @vizjourno.bsky.social #toyotathon #tacowheels #snowmaggeddon #ncwx

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Joseph Navin @josephanavin.bsky.social · Jan 11

Amtrak/Piedmont 74 starts to slow down as it approaches Elm Street on Jan. 10 around 4 p.m. during a heavy burst of snow in #Greensboro, N.C.
#NCwx #wx #snow #amtrak #Piedmont

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Dec 13

Bill Belichick, legendary NFL head coach, holds up a sweatshirt once worn by his father, Steve Belichick, who was an assistant coach at UNC from 1953 to 1955. The moment took place during a press conference at Kenan Stadium, where Bill was introduced as UNC's new head football coach. #tarheels #UNC

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Dec 11

The North Carolina House votes to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a Helene relief bill that reduces the power of incoming Democrats in the executive branch. Cooper vetoed SB-382 calling it “a sham” and criticizing it for lacking hurricane relief and containing various power grabs.

General Assembly police remove demonstrators from the gallery after the North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a Helene relief bill that reduces the power of incoming Democrats in the executive branch during a session on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the North Carolina Legislative Building. Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 382 on Nov. 26, calling it “a sham” and criticizing it for lacking hurricane relief and including various power grabs.

Lawmakers, including Republican Rep. Destin Hall, who represents Caldwell and Watauga counties, center, watch as police remove demonstrators from the House gallery after a vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that reduces the power of incoming Democrats in the executive branch during a session on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the North Carolina Legislative Building. Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 382 on Nov. 26, calling it “a sham” and criticizing it for lacking hurricane relief and including various power grabs.

Demonstrators hold signs outside a gallery window overlooking the North Carolina House floor before the House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a Helene relief bill that reduces the power of incoming Democrats in the executive branch during a session on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the North Carolina Legislative Building. Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 382 on Nov. 26, calling it “a sham” and criticizing it for lacking hurricane relief and including various power grabs.

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Nov 21

I didn’t quite nail it this time, but I’m going to attempt this shot again until I get it right. #drone #droningmomentofzen

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Nov 21

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Nov 21

Without much remorse, I just mothballed my Twitter (X) account. 👋 I’m finding Bluesky a much more dynamic and engaging platform for sharing news and discourse. Hope it stays this way and continues to improve.

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Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · Nov 20

Sen. Ralph Hise just equated "crazy claims" the Helene bill does not help western NC to conspiracy theories that the federal government caused Hurricane Helene. #ncpol

Republican Rep. Mark Pless was among those who said the bill does nothing to help:

Brandon Kingdollar @kingdollar.bsky.social · Nov 20

Some clarity from Rep. Mark Pless on his vote against the aid package:

“The bill appears to do nothing for Western NC,” he wrote in an emailed statement. “I am not going to vote yes unless I can understand and agree with what the bill does.” #ncpol

Chris Cooper @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social · Nov 20

Notable that the only 3 Republicans who voted against this bill (see below) were the three who represent the westernmost districts in the state--districts that were all affected by Helene. #ncpol #wncpol

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Travis Long @vizjourno.bsky.social · Nov 21

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