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About A.P. Dillon

A.P. Dillon is a reporter currently writing at The North State Journal. She resides in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Find her on Twitter: @APDillon_ Tips: APDillon@Protonmail.com

NC Board of Elections Dismisses Bladen County Case, Refers to US Attorney Office

Posted on December 5, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

This article first appeared at American Lens News on December 5, 2016.     The North Carolina State Board of Elections has ruled that absentee ballots in question in Bladen County will be counted. However, the case is being referred … Continue reading →

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Military Weapons Are in Our Schools Claims Activist

Posted on November 29, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Are military weapons being used in the largest school district in North Carolina? That’s what Tayvon Bridges claimed at a Wake County School Board meeting. We hate to tell Tayvon this, but he’s 100% incorrect. Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter – Not What It Claims To Be

Posted on November 28, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Most people hear the words Black Lives Matter and they have images of the Ferguson Missouri riots, the ‘Hands up don’t shoot’ canard, DeRay McKesson or Brittney Packnett. But where did this movement come from? Continue reading →

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Governor McCrory Officially Requests a Recount

Posted on November 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

 North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has officially requested an official recount according to a letter sent to the state’s board of elections (SBE) on November 18th. Continue reading →

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The Strained Relationship Between The News & Observer and Facts (UPDATED)

Posted on November 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

With all the talk about “fake news” as of late, as well as the credibility hit the mainstream media took in the aftermath of the surprise victory of Donald Trump, you’d think news outlets would be taking concrete steps to make improvements in the accuracy of their reporting.

Restoring the trust between readers and journalists by reporting the facts would be a priority, one might conclude. Continue reading →

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Many Social Justice Roads Lead Back To One Non-Profit

Posted on November 22, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Many Social Justice roads in North Carolina seem to lead back to the same place: Action for Community in Raleigh (ACRe). We’ll get into ACRe, but first, a look two closely tied sub-organizations. Continue reading →

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