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A North Carolina congressman had to reassure his supporters recently that the government didn’t create Hurricane Helene as part of a nefarious plot to steal lithium … one of many wild rumors in circulation. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s a symptom of a problem that’s long plagued our country.
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Thousands of volunteers have flocked to western North Carolina to help the region cover from Helene. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says their actions cut through all our normal differences.
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The storm called Helene devastated parts of the Carolinas on Friday, and now the long recovery begins. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says those of us who made it through the storm with our homes and lives intact should count our blessings.
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Mark Robinson, the GOP candidate for North Carolina governor, found himself last week in a deep and disturbing scandal. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it was driven by Robinson’s desire … to be noticed.
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One of Charlotte’s historic buildings was moved to a new home last week in order to save it from the wrecking ball. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says this is part of a welcome culture change in the city.
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UNC-Chapel Hill announced last week that Black and Hispanic enrollment numbers are down following a Supreme Court decision that ended race-based affirmative action. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says it’s part of a pattern in our education system.
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It’s Labor Day. But WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders whether we appreciate certain types of labor in the way we should.
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Democrats are showing new strength in North Carolina now that Kamala Harris is at the top of the presidential ticket. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says that matters to other crucial races in the state.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper appears to be on the short list as Kamala Harris’ running mate in the presidential election. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says Cooper’s understated style might be to his advantage.
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President Biden backed out of the 2024 race Sunday, making way for another Democratic candidate to face off against Donald Trump. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says Biden came to a moment of clarity for himself — and the country.