BREAKING: Senior adviser, campaign manager, finance director and deputy campaign manager have all resigned from @markrobinsonNC campaign #ncpol @WNCN @Queen_City_News @wnct9 @myfox8
Michael Hyland
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Michael Hyland
@MichaelWNCN
Emmy-winning reporter for @WNCN in Raleigh, NC. @GWtweets grad. Previously lived in NY/TN/DC/VA/WV/PA.
Joined October 2010
- Just got out of federal court hearing on the case involving church leaders challenging @NC_Governor exec orders. Judge James Dever III asked, "Why doesn't the governor trust the leaders and members of religious entities in the same way he trusts, seemingly, everyone else?" @WNCN
- BREAKING: NC Court of Appeals issues order blocking state from sending out ballots with RFK Jr's name on them #ncpol @WNCN @Queen_City_News @wnct9 @myfox8 appellate.nccourts.org/dockets.php?co…
- Spokesman for @SenThomTillis says it’s “highly unlikely” he’d support @MicheleMorrowNC in response to latest @cnn report #ncpol #nced
- Replying to @MichaelWNCN
00:00 - NEW: For the first time, I had a chance to ask @RepTedDavisJr (R-New Hanover) about tonight's veto override vote on the abortion bill. He said he's "still looking at the pros and cons." More of what he said at noon on @WNCN #ncpol #ncga
- Replying to @MichaelWNCNThe judge repeatedly brought up the example of people working side by side at places like UPS and Amazon but not being allowed to gather for worship on the weekend @WNCN
- Replying to @MichaelWNCNHe also brought up the provision that allows for 50 people to attend a funeral service but still caps indoor religious services at 10. "What's the difference?" he asked @WNCN
- JUST IN: @NC_Governor has granted a pardon of innocence for Dontae Sharpe who was wrongfully convicted and served 26 years in prison @WNCN #ncpol
- Sharing some personal news! My wife and I welcomed our daughter Lila Grace into the world this Saturday. We just got home and feel so blessed to start this new adventure! @wncn
- Replying to @MichaelWNCNHe questioned a line in the most recent executive order that says services "shall take place outdoors unless impossible." Dever sought clarification on what "impossible" means and ultimately who has to determine that? @WNCN
- Replying to @MichaelWNCNFollowing the hearing, Solicitor General Ryan Park (who represented the Governor) declined to comment. Dr. Ronnie Baity, who brought the case, said he was optimistic the judge would rule in favor of the churches @WNCN
