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Baker

@OutOnABranch

Librarian Reader Former Teacher Appalachian Refugee With No Need For An Elegy Carolina Hurricanes.

 The Old North State
Joined June 2013
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Dolly Parton makes historic $4.5M gift to Nashville Public Library so Music City 'can once again light the way for the nation' tennessean.com/story/enterta…
Dolly Parton makes historic $4.5M gift to Nashville Public Library so Music City 'can once again...

Dolly Parton makes historic $4.5M gift to Nashville Public Library so Music City 'can once again...

Dolly Parton's Dollywood Foundation contributed a $4.5 million investment to the Nashville Public Library Foundation, aimed at kickstarting a new early literacy program.

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Formation of the new administration.
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Name a random “that uniform doesn’t look right” player.
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#Bookish #BookTwitter #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp
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From all of us at @Sandford_Police we are sending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of @JaneyGodley
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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #govols | #blackout
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Image from Tennessee College Hockey (@tennesseehockey)
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The last day of early voting is Saturday, Nov. 2! That's also the last day to register (must be at a One Stop Early Voting site!). In-person voting is Tuesday, November 5th until 7:30 PM! Mail-in ballots must be RECEIVED by the end of Tuesday!
Graph of decline in farms in North Carolina from 2002 to 2022 with the words "20% of our farms gone: North Carolina has lost farms faster than any other state during Steve Troxler's time in office." Source is the USDA censuses of agriculture.

ALT Graph of decline in farms in North Carolina from 2002 to 2022 with the words "20% of our farms gone: North Carolina has lost farms faster than any other state during Steve Troxler's time in office." Source is the USDA censuses of agriculture.

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This moment goes beyond party labels — we have supporters who are Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and all in between. Because North Carolinians know that this is not about political affiliation, it's about our children. Their educations & futures are on the ballot.
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Pyotr Kochetkov obviously made a pretty significant error during last night's third period to allow the game-tying goal, but I love that Rod Brind'Amour found a way to spin it and highlight his positives when asked about him post-game.
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Our land is rich. There is no reason for our countryside to be poor. #TimeForAChange #TimeForTaber
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Time for our annual PSA, and we’re getting word it’s VERY bad this year. ⚠️ Check your kids Halloween candy ⚠️ People are finding copies of Hillbilly Elegy in them this year.
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Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child! #DollysLibrary #ReadingTips
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RIP Phil Lesh, a legend for so much including his hilariously honest testimony during a Jerry Garcia estate hearing in 1996.
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The Republican imagination must be an interesting place! Time for facts. I'm a small family farmer- just like 89.7% of North Carolina's farms. I'm on a first-name basis with their situation. If I'm not a "real farmer," neither are most of the farmers in North Carolina.
Graphic split into two sides: one for Steve Troxler, one for Sarah Taber. Troxler side: "Since Troxler took office.... NC's real farm economy is down 24%. NC has led US in farmland loss. Over 10,000 farms and 346,000 acres of crops gone. A Chinese investment firm bought Smithfield. NC farmers make as little as half as much per acre of crops as growers in Georgia, Virginia." Taber side: "What Taber brings to the job: Small family farmer. 27 years in agriculture. Helped family farms & small food businesses grow to $4B. Built new industries with new crops- the experience North Carolina needs! Ready to help all of North Carolina's farms earn more & stay in business."

ALT Graphic split into two sides: one for Steve Troxler, one for Sarah Taber. Troxler side: "Since Troxler took office.... NC's real farm economy is down 24%. NC has led US in farmland loss. Over 10,000 farms and 346,000 acres of crops gone. A Chinese investment firm bought Smithfield. NC farmers make as little as half as much per acre of crops as growers in Georgia, Virginia." Taber side: "What Taber brings to the job: Small family farmer. 27 years in agriculture. Helped family farms & small food businesses grow to $4B. Built new industries with new crops- the experience North Carolina needs! Ready to help all of North Carolina's farms earn more & stay in business."

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The Carolina Hurricanes Stun the Oilers with a Massive Comeback Victory cardiaccane.com/the-carolina… #RaiseUp @benhuffman31
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This woman is overcome with emotion because in all her life, she has never seen a voter turnout like this in Tennessee. I'll say it again, something truly extraordinary is happening in America, y'all. 🙌🙏👏👊🌊🇺🇸
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39 million Americans work for poverty wages b/c the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr hasn’t been raised since 2009. 89% of Americans support raising the minimum wage. This is a winning message, VP Harris.
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Welcome aboard #Canes airlines, your pilot is...
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How our solar system moves through space
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Thursday ruled that Tennessee doctors who provide emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother cannot have their medical licenses revoked or face other disciplinary actions. My story: apnews.com/article/abortion-…
Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortions

Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortions

A three-judge panel has ruled that Tennessee cannot discipline doctors who provide emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother while a lawsuit challenging the state’s sweeping abortion ban...

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