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Celebrating everything that makes living in NC so sweet - the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. 💙👑

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Know that I say this with total love: what’s wrong with planting palm trees and banana trees in NC is that you’re destroying the natural beauty of this state. Palm trees are only native to a very small portion of Brunswick county. Banana trees? They’re not native at all. When I was growing up finding a palm tree? That was like magic. It was an experience that left you breathless. Today, transplants and developers have planted them all over Wilmington. A place they didn’t exist at all 30 years ago. You know what’s been lost as a result? Gorgeous live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and miles of longleaf pine forests. And it’s not just Wilmington that suffers from this invasion. You can find palm trees planted all over the coastal plain - all the way up through Raeford. They’re a hideous and tacky eyesore that destroys what North Carolina is really supposed to look like and it’s a threat to our natural heritage. If you want palms… if you want banana trees, move further South. 🙏🏼

Know that I say this with total love: what’s wrong with planting palm trees and banana trees in NC is that you’re destroying the natural beauty of this state. Palm trees are only native to a very small portion of Brunswick county. Banana trees? They’re not native at all. When I was growing up finding a palm tree? That was like magic. It was an experience that left you breathless. Today, transplants and developers have planted them all over Wilmington. A place they didn’t exist at all 30 years ago. You know what’s been lost as a result? Gorgeous live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and miles of longleaf pine forests. And it’s not just Wilmington that suffers from this invasion. You can find palm trees planted all over the coastal plain - all the way up through Raeford. They’re a hideous and tacky eyesore that destroys what North Carolina is really supposed to look like and it’s a threat to our natural heritage. If you want palms… if you want banana trees, move further South. 🙏🏼

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This is the best news I’ve heard in YEARS! 🥳

This is the best news I’ve heard in YEARS! 🥳

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Ask the hard questions and you might just get answers. 💁🏼‍♀️ How did a North Carolina agency mismanage a billion dollars and end up short by hundreds of millions? And who was responsible? Want the answer? Check out my interview with Dave Boliek! It’s available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube this morning. And if you prefer to watch on X, it’s linked below. 🤗

Ask the hard questions and you might just get answers. 💁🏼‍♀️ How did a North Carolina agency mismanage a billion dollars and end up short by hundreds of millions? And who was responsible? Want the answer? Check out my interview with Dave Boliek! It’s available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube this morning. And if you prefer to watch on X, it’s linked below. 🤗

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Stop trying to change the pronunciation of Camp Lejeune. 💁🏼‍♀️

Stop trying to change the pronunciation of Camp Lejeune. 💁🏼‍♀️

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To all the people who stalk me, slander me, harass me, and hate on me: THANK YOU! My accounts are growing. My impressions are up. The publicity is AMAZING. 🥰❤️

To all the people who stalk me, slander me, harass me, and hate on me: THANK YOU! My accounts are growing. My impressions are up. The publicity is AMAZING. 🥰❤️

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Chantal has been dumping rain on the Sandhills since I woke up this morning. Y’all check in. How’s everyone doing in the impacted areas? 👀

Chantal has been dumping rain on the Sandhills since I woke up this morning. Y’all check in. How’s everyone doing in the impacted areas? 👀

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This is what happiness looks like 🥰

This is what happiness looks like 🥰

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Let’s get something straight, y’all: I’m not perfect. I’m a Christian. But I’m not a good one. I believe in Jesus 100%. But I cuss like a sailor. I’m quick to anger. I’ll throw these hands. I’m absolutely riddled with sin. If I get past the pearly gates, I’ll wind up on the Southside of Heaven where folks are listening to Bocephus and drinking moonshine. And I’m okay with that. Here’s what I’m not okay with: I’m not okay with someone being disrespectful to me or anyone else, especially in an instance like this. For those of y’all who don’t know Renatta, you should go follow her. She’s inspirational. She makes me want to be a better Christian. She’s full of love and light. Her disability? It’s insignificant. Renatta is often attacked by people on the left. Folks call her the r-word for standing up for her beliefs. Yeah. The all accepting left… picking on a woman for not fitting their standard of normal. Anytime I see it, my heart breaks. It makes me angry. I worked with special needs kids throughout middle and high school. Autism is rampant in the younger generation of my family. My nephew? He’s non-verbal. So when Cory here decided to attack me in her comments rather than on my turf? It made my teeth itch. Why would you attempt to change the conversation away from such a touchy subject? Who does that? I blocked him. But Cory? He tracked down my email. Don’t be like Cory, y’all. Be better than Cory. Be better than me. Be like Renatta.

Let’s get something straight, y’all: I’m not perfect. I’m a Christian. But I’m not a good one. I believe in Jesus 100%. But I cuss like a sailor. I’m quick to anger. I’ll throw these hands. I’m absolutely riddled with sin. If I get past the pearly gates, I’ll wind up on the Southside of Heaven where folks are listening to Bocephus and drinking moonshine. And I’m okay with that. Here’s what I’m not okay with: I’m not okay with someone being disrespectful to me or anyone else, especially in an instance like this. For those of y’all who don’t know Renatta, you should go follow her. She’s inspirational. She makes me want to be a better Christian. She’s full of love and light. Her disability? It’s insignificant. Renatta is often attacked by people on the left. Folks call her the r-word for standing up for her beliefs. Yeah. The all accepting left… picking on a woman for not fitting their standard of normal. Anytime I see it, my heart breaks. It makes me angry. I worked with special needs kids throughout middle and high school. Autism is rampant in the younger generation of my family. My nephew? He’s non-verbal. So when Cory here decided to attack me in her comments rather than on my turf? It made my teeth itch. Why would you attempt to change the conversation away from such a touchy subject? Who does that? I blocked him. But Cory? He tracked down my email. Don’t be like Cory, y’all. Be better than Cory. Be better than me. Be like Renatta.

23,305 views • 1 day ago

PSA: Sand fleas do not exist in North Carolina. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. ❤️

PSA: Sand fleas do not exist in North Carolina. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. ❤️

24,200 views • 2 days ago

Fun Fact: NC actually has a name for the ladies of the night who hang out in truck stop parking lots. 🤣

Fun Fact: NC actually has a name for the ladies of the night who hang out in truck stop parking lots. 🤣

22,487 views • 3 days ago

If I could point to one moment that changed the direction of my life, I’d point to Hurricane Helene. I wasn’t home when the storm hit. I hadn’t lived there in years. But I’m a hillbilly, and once a hillbilly, always a hillbilly. My ancestors were robbed by the TVA during the creation of Fontana Dam; their bones were ripped from their final resting places and moved to new locations. They were forced from their lands when the federal government created the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They were cheated out of a road that led to their family burial grounds. I grew up on those stories, but they felt distant—until Helene. When Helene came, I knew Mamaw and Papaw were right all along: Heritage hillbillies? The government couldn’t give a damn about us. Their storm response was proof. I saw it, and it changed everything. Think I’m alone? Think again. Thousands of us saw it: devastation, heartbreak, and government abandonment. And tonight, some of the biggest voices who covered Helene in real time are coming together to talk about what really happened in the aftermath.

If I could point to one moment that changed the direction of my life, I’d point to Hurricane Helene. I wasn’t home when the storm hit. I hadn’t lived there in years. But I’m a hillbilly, and once a hillbilly, always a hillbilly. My ancestors were robbed by the TVA during the creation of Fontana Dam; their bones were ripped from their final resting places and moved to new locations. They were forced from their lands when the federal government created the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They were cheated out of a road that led to their family burial grounds. I grew up on those stories, but they felt distant—until Helene. When Helene came, I knew Mamaw and Papaw were right all along: Heritage hillbillies? The government couldn’t give a damn about us. Their storm response was proof. I saw it, and it changed everything. Think I’m alone? Think again. Thousands of us saw it: devastation, heartbreak, and government abandonment. And tonight, some of the biggest voices who covered Helene in real time are coming together to talk about what really happened in the aftermath.

102,522 views • 1 month ago

Have you ever wondered what the South looked like when settlers first arrived? I can show you! 👇🏼

Have you ever wondered what the South looked like when settlers first arrived? I can show you! 👇🏼

87,940 views • 1 month ago

I was doing so much better over the last few days… finally finding my inner peace after the partition proceedings in Haywood County. And then, like always, something happened to stir it all up again. The child of the person who has essentially legally stolen something they were never intended to have reached out to me. That child? They’re not very happy either. And now I’m lost. I was ready to give up and just pay the money they’re asking for, even though that’s wrong on every level. Because that’s easy. It takes the stress away. But knowing that even their child knows what’s happened is dirty? That makes me wonder if I should dust myself off and keep fighting. What would you do? 🤔

I was doing so much better over the last few days… finally finding my inner peace after the partition proceedings in Haywood County. And then, like always, something happened to stir it all up again. The child of the person who has essentially legally stolen something they were never intended to have reached out to me. That child? They’re not very happy either. And now I’m lost. I was ready to give up and just pay the money they’re asking for, even though that’s wrong on every level. Because that’s easy. It takes the stress away. But knowing that even their child knows what’s happened is dirty? That makes me wonder if I should dust myself off and keep fighting. What would you do? 🤔

14,505 views • 8 days ago

🚨BREAKING🚨 Whistleblower from NCGA reveals there are FEMA trailers sitting in Hickory right now and FEMA has no timeline on when those will be deployed to those who need them. Meanwhile, people across the region are sleeping in tents. Tonight it will snow - and the temps will be in the teens in some areas. Where are our civil servants? Who is going to answer for this?

🚨BREAKING🚨 Whistleblower from NCGA reveals there are FEMA trailers sitting in Hickory right now and FEMA has no timeline on when those will be deployed to those who need them. Meanwhile, people across the region are sleeping in tents. Tonight it will snow - and the temps will be in the teens in some areas. Where are our civil servants? Who is going to answer for this?

604,359 views • 1 year ago

Evil won this round. Which makes me wonder: what are we doing in North Carolina? How can it be this easy to take something away from someone else? Why hasn’t the NCGA done more to protect those with an interest in generational land? We’ve got to do better.

Evil won this round. Which makes me wonder: what are we doing in North Carolina? How can it be this easy to take something away from someone else? Why hasn’t the NCGA done more to protect those with an interest in generational land? We’ve got to do better.

34,236 views • 24 days ago

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Did an 18 month old baby freeze in Swannanoa? You’ve asked me for answers. Here it is: NO. Want to know the truth? The truth is people think hillbillies too ignorant to do our research.

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Did an 18 month old baby freeze in Swannanoa? You’ve asked me for answers. Here it is: NO. Want to know the truth? The truth is people think hillbillies too ignorant to do our research.

355,549 views • 1 year ago

Y’all are about to witness a miracle: a man who is ALWAYS right. 🤣💯

Y’all are about to witness a miracle: a man who is ALWAYS right. 🤣💯

39,261 views • 3 months ago

CBS and 60 Minutes have doubled down on their depiction of good samaritans who showed up to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I have A LOT to say on the topic. I bet many of y’all do too. So let’s set the record straight. Spaces tomorrow night at 8:30 pm. The link is down in the comments. If you were on the ground, if you ran supplies, if you’re a resident of WNC - join us. The truth needs to be told.

CBS and 60 Minutes have doubled down on their depiction of good samaritans who showed up to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I have A LOT to say on the topic. I bet many of y’all do too. So let’s set the record straight. Spaces tomorrow night at 8:30 pm. The link is down in the comments. If you were on the ground, if you ran supplies, if you’re a resident of WNC - join us. The truth needs to be told.

15,273 views • 1 month ago

I repeat: Veteran has two syllables. 💁🏼‍♀️

I repeat: Veteran has two syllables. 💁🏼‍♀️

51,095 views • 5 months ago

Pro Tip: You should be kind to your favorite influencers. And here’s why:

Pro Tip: You should be kind to your favorite influencers. And here’s why:

12,077 views • 29 days ago

NC State Auditor, Dave Boliek, released a report on NCORR back in November. Y’all remember NCORR, right? NCORR was the entity created to handle recovery and resiliency following hurricanes Florence and Matthew. They were in control of a BILLION dollars. Years later, we discovered they were short hundreds of millions of dollars and hundreds of North Carolinians were still living in hotels waiting on home repairs. So I went to see Dave in Raleigh about his report. How did this agency mismanage that much money?? Who was at fault? And what’s being done to ensure this never happens again? Check out what Dave had to say. 👇🏼

NC State Auditor, Dave Boliek, released a report on NCORR back in November. Y’all remember NCORR, right? NCORR was the entity created to handle recovery and resiliency following hurricanes Florence and Matthew. They were in control of a BILLION dollars. Years later, we discovered they were short hundreds of millions of dollars and hundreds of North Carolinians were still living in hotels waiting on home repairs. So I went to see Dave in Raleigh about his report. How did this agency mismanage that much money?? Who was at fault? And what’s being done to ensure this never happens again? Check out what Dave had to say. 👇🏼

37,621 views • 4 months ago

Did you know that NC didn’t elect a governor until 1836? 100% fact. Did early North Carolina patriots have it right? 🤔

Did you know that NC didn’t elect a governor until 1836? 100% fact. Did early North Carolina patriots have it right? 🤔

10,391 views • 1 month ago

X is supposed to support free speech, allowing us to engage in discourse that hopefully changes hearts and minds. Policing our language is unacceptable - especially if we aren’t breaking the rules. The word redneck is NOT a slur. I’m proud of my redneck streak - it’s part of my heritage. The first written record of the term redneck came from a travelogue written in 1830. It was used to describe the Scottish farmers of Cross Creek (present day Fayetteville), North Carolina. How are we supposed to reclaim our language and spread truth if the X overlords won’t allow it? I’m seriously disappointed.

X is supposed to support free speech, allowing us to engage in discourse that hopefully changes hearts and minds. Policing our language is unacceptable - especially if we aren’t breaking the rules. The word redneck is NOT a slur. I’m proud of my redneck streak - it’s part of my heritage. The first written record of the term redneck came from a travelogue written in 1830. It was used to describe the Scottish farmers of Cross Creek (present day Fayetteville), North Carolina. How are we supposed to reclaim our language and spread truth if the X overlords won’t allow it? I’m seriously disappointed.

36,508 views • 6 months ago

Southern hospitality is REAL - but it only goes so far. You can’t move to a Southern state en masse, attempt to change everything there, look down on the locals, and then expect to be treated with respect. That’s not how it works. Tevin Robinson said it PERFECTLY. Want to catch some more of his hot takes? He’s the newest guest on Where the Dogwood Blooms. The episode is up on Spotify and YouTube right now. 🤗

Southern hospitality is REAL - but it only goes so far. You can’t move to a Southern state en masse, attempt to change everything there, look down on the locals, and then expect to be treated with respect. That’s not how it works. Tevin Robinson said it PERFECTLY. Want to catch some more of his hot takes? He’s the newest guest on Where the Dogwood Blooms. The episode is up on Spotify and YouTube right now. 🤗

28,259 views • 4 months ago

As a heritage hillbilly, it makes my heart happy to know that WNC wasn’t forgotten after Hurricane Helene. Part of the reason for that is these incredible men, who rolled up their sleeves while so many others looked away. ❤️

As a heritage hillbilly, it makes my heart happy to know that WNC wasn’t forgotten after Hurricane Helene. Part of the reason for that is these incredible men, who rolled up their sleeves while so many others looked away. ❤️

43,234 views • 8 months ago

Let’s talk about your junk! Actual junk, y’all. Don’t be pervs. I have to know: does everyone in the South have a junk pile? And if not, what cliché do junk piles fall under? Are they redneck? Hillbilly? Or are they simply country? Bonus points if you have your own junk pile and you’re willing to show it to me!

Let’s talk about your junk! Actual junk, y’all. Don’t be pervs. I have to know: does everyone in the South have a junk pile? And if not, what cliché do junk piles fall under? Are they redneck? Hillbilly? Or are they simply country? Bonus points if you have your own junk pile and you’re willing to show it to me!

10,989 views • 2 months ago

The land a hillbilly lives on is like their mother. Mamaw and Papaw knew that. It’s why they wrote their will the way they did - to keep it in our family. But their children? Thinking they knew better, they bypassed Mamaw and Papaw’s will. The result? I’m getting screwed by people who ain’t even my blood.

The land a hillbilly lives on is like their mother. Mamaw and Papaw knew that. It’s why they wrote their will the way they did - to keep it in our family. But their children? Thinking they knew better, they bypassed Mamaw and Papaw’s will. The result? I’m getting screwed by people who ain’t even my blood.

35,035 views • 10 months ago