me at the barber shop: chop it/give me a a fade my barber: 😢😢😢 but your long hair!! it’s too hot y’all

KERA allowed me a platform to do some real impactful journalism. The people of Dallas need this newsroom. Show them your support. dallasobserver.com/news/kera-set-…

got a “nice writing!” comment from my editor. feeling good about that.

Coming up on our new The News & Observer Under the Dome, N&O podcast out Tuesday, I'm joined by State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer. We talk all about state employees. #ncpol #ncga

rip ozzy

Let’s be clear WRAL NEWS in NC: UNC did not “announce” the settlement with Yan’s family. Virginia Bridges worked for months to get the documents showing the settlement existed. Then UNC acknowledged the agreement today after we contacted them about it.

Credit where it's due: WRAL edited its story and credited The News & Observer for our reporting, only after we reached out to them about the issue.

just experienced h-mart for the first time and WOW. blown away

Seeing sex trafficking is first step to disrupting it. What are the red flags? newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

HB971 requires vacation lodging operators to report/train staff to recognize sex trafficking. It also makes buying sex a felony. But will the new law curb the shadowy industry in North Carolina? my latest for The News & Observer newsobserver.com/news/state/nor…

The Trump Admin didn’t give specifics when it threatened to pull Duke Health’s federal funding over alleged racism. But a complaint filed against the university by an anti-DEI group earlier this year might have more details. my latest for The News & Observer newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

A private group's allegations about diversity programs and minority recruitment policies at Duke University in March mirrors the new threats from the Trump Administration. The latest from nathan p. collins 🦇. newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

Not just Duke: Do No Harm targets campuses, others across the U.S. newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

Duke isn’t the only institution Do No Harm, an anti-DEI group that filed a complaint this year that mirrors the Trump Admin’s recent threats, has targeted. It has sued universities, medical trade orgs and a governor. my latest for The News & Observer newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

Today, Fania Records mourns the loss of the legendary Eddie Palmieri, one of the most innovative and unique artists in music history. He will be greatly missed.

it’s Saturday morning, which means i’ve already completed my h-mart weekend run

Honored is an understatement. I'm excited to announce that I'll be starting full-time with The News & Observer on Aug. 18 as a UNC beat writer. Thanks to everyone who has supported me over the years, offered late-night edits or general life advice. I'm thrilled to return home.

i-spy w/ my little eye… Dallas…wya???

Camps across North Carolina are in or near flood zones. What families must know. At least 18 NC summer youth camps operate in or near federally designated flood zones. Parents should ask about emergency plans. (Via nathan p. collins 🦇 & David Raynor) newsobserver.com/news/state/nor… #nced

At least 18 youth summer camps across North Carolina stand on or are very near federally designated floodways and flood zones, according to state and federal maps reviewed by The News & Observer. What families must know. From me & David Raynor newsobserver.com/news/state/nor…