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Ben McNeely

@benmcneely.bsky.social

Simple country writer ✍️ NC State Student Media advisor πŸ“°πŸΊ #gopack Marx Bros. enthusiast πŸ₯Έ Star Trek for life πŸ–– Asking the question: What does God need with a starship?

540 Followers  |  459 Following  |  31 Posts  |  Joined: 13.11.2024
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More like the governor didn’t tell me he was going aboard!

27.02.2026 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
That's Not How North Carolinians Say It (w/ Ben McNeely) | North Carolina Rabbit Hole
YouTube video by North Carolina Rabbit Hole That's Not How North Carolinians Say It (w/ Ben McNeely) | North Carolina Rabbit Hole

Just did an hour-long call-in podcast episode about this for North Carolina place names and people just keep emailing me and @benmcneely.bsky.social to tell us about ones we forgot www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlJP...

16.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
That's Not How North Carolinians Say It (w/ Ben McNeely) | North Carolina Rabbit Hole
YouTube video by North Carolina Rabbit Hole That's Not How North Carolinians Say It (w/ Ben McNeely) | North Carolina Rabbit Hole

Here’s me and @benmcneely.bsky.social awarding points to you all, based on how badly some of you mangled the pronunciations of beloved North Carolina place names youtu.be/VlJP10tvwgk?...

15.01.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a unique … thing

27.02.2026 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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an elderly woman says it 's been 84 years ... ALT: an elderly woman says it 's been 84 years ...

Is Bluesky is still a thing? I got off the short-time socials a long time ago. But if it’s still cool around here, I’ll be happy to come back.

27.02.2026 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s happening!

@ncstate.bsky.social

17.03.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Holy farts! I haven't been on this platform since December, and I have more followers than following!

Hey y'all! πŸ‘‹

17.03.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Poop.

That is all.

*checking to see if this mic is on*

28.12.2024 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well this is gonna skew that golf markets come springtime.

27.12.2024 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Storm Of A Trillion Stars

27.12.2024 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9322    πŸ” 890    πŸ’¬ 91    πŸ“Œ 41

I’m happy to be a hermit on an island in a galaxy far far away.

09.12.2024 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Star Trek - Hello Computer
YouTube video by Phil Jahner Star Trek - Hello Computer

OTD: in 1986 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home premiered. I was 4 years old, and already a Trek fan from watching the Animated Series on Nickelodeon. This movie solidified my fandom. πŸ––β€οΈπŸ–– youtu.be/hShY6xZWVGE?...

27.11.2024 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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27.11.2024 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know! I saw you at The Rialto!

27.11.2024 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seriously though: Hope everyone is OK.

22.11.2024 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll see myself out. πŸ₯Έ

22.11.2024 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What did the tow truck say to the car?

You’re going to have to tow the line. πŸ₯Έ

22.11.2024 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why did the car go to the body shop?

It needed some dented ego repair. πŸ₯Έ

22.11.2024 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why did the airbag go to therapy?

It had a lot of inflated issues. πŸ₯Έ

22.11.2024 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Shenanigans!

19.11.2024 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

People of Bluesky, let’s get to know each other better. What is your favorite movie?

Quote share your answer in GIF form only

16.11.2024 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Saturday 730am: NC 12 is open on Hatteras Island, with some overwash reported at the motels in Buxton. Closed on north end of Ocracoke due to overwash. NCDOT cameras are currently down.

16.11.2024 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh it was!

15.11.2024 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Human trafficking risk has been rising in western North Carolina since Helene Law enforcement say human traffickers are bringing people from South Carolina and Atlanta, trying to recruit and find victims.

Intrepid reporter @emilyvespa.bsky.social doing work on such an underreported issue: Human trafficking. The bastards are targeting vulnerable people in WNC in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Fantastic work by Emily for NC Health News!

www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/11/15/h...

15.11.2024 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning from Barry’s CafΓ© in Cary, NC! Sometimes you need a good, hearty diner breakfast to get you going!

15.11.2024 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I fight this urge every. single. day.

15.11.2024 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reese McHenry, Powerhouse Local Rocker, Dies After Battle With Cancer - Chapelboro.com After an intense and extended battle with cancer, Triangle-area rock musician Reese McHenry died Thursday. She was 51 years old.

Reese McHenry was the heart and soul of the Triangle music scene. Her heart was as big as her voice. My brother was her drummer in her backing band, and, oh man, the stories! She now belongs to the winds, but always in our hearts. ❀️

chapelboro.com/news/obituar...

14.11.2024 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wanna know why NC is so nutty with its ticket-splitting? @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social and @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social explain it all! #ncpol

14.11.2024 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here here!

14.11.2024 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m pretty open and honest with my students about the industry, the good, bad, and ugly. Some still are determined to make a go of it. Gives me hope.

13.11.2024 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0