Caroline David
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Caroline David
@CarolineCDavid
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A 92-year-old North Carolina man got so bored 2 months into retirement that he applied to work at Chick-fil-A... ...his smile, kindness, and passion for Jesus became so contagious that when he got sick and missed 3 days of work, an ENTIRE TOWN began asking where he was. His name is Gilbert Martin. Everybody calls him "Mr. Gil." Mr. Gil is 92 years old, and works at the Chick-fil-A on Oleander Drive in Wilmington, NC. He spent decades working in the natural gas industry and when he retired, he greeted people at Sam's Club for 12 MORE years, until they eliminated his position. Most people would call that a sign to finally rest, but not Mr. Gil! Two months into retirement, he got bored... so he walked into Chick-fil-A and put in an application. He was 86 years old at the time. He's been there ever since. Not one or two shifts a week either. Monday through Friday. He says the full schedule gives him more chances to be there for people who need him. His official job is dining host. Clean tables. Clean floors. But Mr Gil doesn't see it that way... as he describes it, his real job is: "I get a lot of people that are coming in, just been to the doctor, and got bad news... I'm able to be an encourager; the Lord gave me that." A 92-year-old man who could be resting at home... chooses to stand in a dining room five days a week... so strangers on the worst day of their lives don't have to be alone. And Wilmington noticed. When Mr. Gil caught a cold and missed a couple of days, the owner said he was FLOODED with HUNDREDS of customers who were panicked about him. Mr. Gil has zero plans to retire. He says if you ever see him working, come say hi. "I don't know what 92 is supposed to feel like, but I feel great. Serving others has always brought me joy because I believe that a smile and a kind word can make someone's day a little brighter.” We need more of this in the world!!!!




BREAKING: South Carolina bans tattoo studios within 1,000 feet of any church, school, or playground — a rule so broad it wipes out most of the state. And the state criminalized tattooing anyone’s head, face, or neck. We're challenging these on First Amendment grounds.

Roy on bipartisanship: There are ways to work together. We saw it on the housing bill in Washington. We’ve got to have more people who are willing to sit down at the table, even if they have disparate opinions. When you look at goals, often our goals are shared, even if we are on opposite ends politically. We want a good education for our kids. We want a good-paying job. We want clean air and water. We want quality health care. We all want the same things and we have to be willing to sit down at the table and find ways forward. Find a way to achieve consensus. I did that as Governor time and time again. I want to do that in Washington, and I believe that Washington could use a dose of North Carolina common sense. I'm ready to come and try to provide that.

WTF. Mother of a student at @MarvinRidgeHSNC in North Carolina, says her son's senior year American Flag parking spot design was reportedly DENIED by the school because it "might offend someone." This student, who is enlisting in the military, can't have an AMERICAN FLAG parking spot at an AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL. Wtf is going on @MarvinRidgeHSNC?!

BREAKING: A North Carolina public school district just REJECTED this child's senior parking spot design because it's an American flag. The school district said they can't promote "a particular religion, political viewpoint, or patriotic message." Union County Public Schools.



Roy on bipartisanship: There are ways to work together. We saw it on the housing bill in Washington. We’ve got to have more people who are willing to sit down at the table, even if they have disparate opinions. When you look at goals, often our goals are shared, even if we are on opposite ends politically. We want a good education for our kids. We want a good-paying job. We want clean air and water. We want quality health care. We all want the same things and we have to be willing to sit down at the table and find ways forward. Find a way to achieve consensus. I did that as Governor time and time again. I want to do that in Washington, and I believe that Washington could use a dose of North Carolina common sense. I'm ready to come and try to provide that.

JUST IN: White House announces all ICE field offices will have body cameras within 60 days.

@Superpowamario No. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass is only for use by the Passholder whose name is printed on the Pass. Passes are personalized and non-transferable. Passholders must present a valid photo I.D. along with the Pass at the time of ordering.

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek released the findings of an investigation into former Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall and Cary's spending practices, during a news conference on Thursday, July 16, 2026. newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek released the findings of an investigation into former Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall and Cary's spending practices, during a news conference on Thursday, July 16, 2026. newsobserver.com/news/local/art…







