Melissa V Garrett

[Margo @MargoinWNC]

UPDATE:
NC & Great American State Fair

The state of North Carolina is not contributing to the Great America State Fair, BUT private business and grassroots organizations have stepped up.

Hats off to:

Richard Childress Racing
SPEVCO
Operation Helo

They have all provided funding to make NC's pavilion come together and shine.
North Carolina will be recognized as an important original member of the 13 colonies at the 250th Great American State Fair.

Over 2.5 million people are expected to visit the Fair which runs through the end of July in D. C.

[Margo @MargoinWNC]

NORTH CAROLINA WILL BE AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR!

Dr. Lorie Khatod serves as the state lead for the North Carolina Pavilion at the Great American State Fair.

Dr Khatod is a native of N.C. Dr Khatod also serves as the Chief of Staff for the United States House of Representatives.

Her words:
When I learned that Governor Stein’s office had declined to participate in the Great American State Fair, I was astonished. With more than two million visitors expected, the event offers an unparalleled opportunity to promote North Carolina, support our businesses, attract tourism, and celebrate the people and industries that make our state exceptional. To forgo that opportunity during America’s 250th birthday celebration struck me as sad, shortsighted, and, quite frankly, unpatriotic.

Today, we have a pavilion that proudly tells North Carolina’s story. Our theme is “The Spirit of North Carolina: First in Flight. Fast on the Track. Strong in the Storm.” It celebrates the ingenuity, determination, and resilience that define our state—from the Wright Brothers’ historic first flight, to North Carolina’s deep racing heritage, to the remarkable response of volunteers and organizations that stepped forward during Hurricane Helene.

The pavilion showcases North Carolina’s heritage, innovation, agriculture, workforce development, and community spirit. In addition, our trailer will proudly display North Carolina’s state motto, “First in Freedom,” a reminder of the independent spirit and love of liberty that have shaped our state since its founding.

What makes me most proud is that this pavilion was not built by government bureaucracy—it was built by North Carolinians. Businesses, nonprofits, veterans, first responders, community leaders, and private citizens came together to ensure our state would be represented before millions of visitors. That collaborative spirit is the true story of North Carolina.

It is a pavilion that I believe our fellow North Carolinians will be proud to call their own.

[Phil @Cellardoor314]

@PeteKaliner @NC_Governor Call the NC governor office at 919 814 2000 and press 5 to tell them what you think about NC skipping the Great American State Fair on the only 250th anniversary we will ever have because the governor doesn’t like who is POTUS

[Stella dog @Ste11adog]

@NC_Governor April 12, 1776, North Carolina was the first formal call for independence from Great Britain among the American Colonies during the American Revolution. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the United States Constitution.

Send a delegation!

[Pete Kaliner @PeteKaliner]

What the hell is this, @NC_Governor ?

#NCpol #NCGA

[Carolina Millie🇺🇸 @ArtoftheMil]

This is just another embarrassment for North Carolina! Josh Stein and his little demons are immature and petty. This is about our nation's 250th year! Stop being childish!

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@megbasham @HelloFresh @chicksonright promotes Marley Spoon.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@CommonS04153317 @megbasham @Jellenne You may want to think again and check their Instagram.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@Bbjet701 @vronnymars @SarcasticLiberT @bren45000 @deyni_zavala It was your comment, not mine.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@Bbjet701 @vronnymars @SarcasticLiberT @bren45000 @deyni_zavala Pardon me, your first sentence makes no sense. Care to try that again?

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@vronnymars @Bbjet701 @SarcasticLiberT @bren45000 @deyni_zavala I have. Jesus flipped tables in the temple bc of the moneychangers & sellers who were using the sacred space as a marketplace, preventing worship.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@Bbjet701 @SarcasticLiberT @bren45000 @deyni_zavala Umm...no, he didn't.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@bren45000 She's just butt-hurt bc @DLoesch dropped a truth-bomb on #GalSharpton.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@SteveDeaceShow They may be wearing the jersey, but they were never really players on the team.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@gregklaus @Sassafrass_84 @libsoftiktok @HelloFresh Thank you for your family's service. That one is more out of compassion vs the one from Hello Fresh. For some, receiving promos about personalized celebration days such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. can be hard to deal with, especially if there's been a recent loss.

[Turning Point USA @TPUSA]

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[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

ICYMI: Full speech of @DLoesch dropping Biblical truth bombs at @TPUSA WLS 2026!!
#holistic #empowered #redeemed
https://t.co/kO8uYybJJR

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@RT_com More like disgust.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@BlakeSNeff @Jesse_Leg Remember in December.

[Melissa V Garrett @MelissaVGarrett]

@FrontlinesTPUSA @TPUSA @MrsErikaKirk "Women hold up half the sky..."
What does that even mean??