Executive Director: NC Optometric Society. @NCEyes. IOM. Tweets represent my thoughts/opinions/interests.
Joined August 2009
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
3 Jul 2025
Help us welcome Travis Barkley to the Fidelity Bank team. He will work in Wake Forest as a Branch Manager, VP. Welcome, Travis!
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Vision loss is different for everyone and exists on a spectrum. Nearly 90% is preventable with regular eye exams. Find an eye doctor near you at nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
#EyeDeserveMore
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
24 Apr 2025
Hundreds of faculty and students who worked and learned in Poe Hall were eagerly awaiting the results of the CDC’s investigation into the building.
Because of federal cuts, they might not get answers, and that’s unacceptable.
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
18 Apr 2025
Some of y’all forget the reason we have food safety regulations is because companies used to do things like adding chalk to spoiled milk so it looked normal.
Regulations don’t exist because governments enjoy them. They exist because pure unadulterated capitalism would kill us.
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April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month and NCOS member, Dr. Rasika Whitesell joined the WECT Studio to raise awareness on how eye health impacts women. Check out the video here: wect.com/2025/04/07/intervie…
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The first 12 months are a crucial developmental period for children to get comprehensive eye exams.
aoa.org/healthy-eyes/eye-des…
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Countless women have revolutionized the field of optometry. Check out a few of the many notable eye care professionals in history. nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
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Dr. Rich Castillo, NCOS member and dean of the College of Optometric Medicine at UNC Pembroke, has been honored with the Heart of America Eye Care Congress’ 2025 Vision Service Award for his outstanding dedication and service to the field of optometry. uncp.edu/news/dean-optometri…
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NCOS leaders spent time with colleagues representing NC at SECO in Atlanta! Dr. Sean Smolenyak, President, Dr. Joanna Reiman, President-Elect, and Alyssa Barkley, Executive Director, spent time meeting with the AOA Board of Trustees and current and potential partners.
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
3 Mar 2025
Apparently it is once again time to bring back the lesson on tariffs from Ferris Bueller
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On Jan. 29, as the 2025 long session kicked off, lawmakers and association members gathered for the AENC Legislative Reception. NCOS leaders met with Sen. Ralph Hise, Rep. John Bell, Rep. Tim Reeder, MD, Rep. Jarrod Lowery, Rep. Charlie Miller, and Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
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NCOS member Dr. Paula Newsome was featured in a Women in Optometry article highlighting her involvement as the original convener, organizer and host of the Ebony Eagles: a study group of Black, successful private practice owners. Read the article below!
womeninoptometry.com/promoti…
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Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville and WNC, the NCOS has made the difficult decision to relocate Fall Congress. With that said we are excited to announce that Fall Congress will take place at the Marriott hotel in Winston-Salem, NC. nceyes.org/fall-congress
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The State Board of Elections today unanimously approved a long list of emergency measures designed to help people in WNC vote in 2024. See release, which includes link to resolution detailing these measures: tinyurl.com/mr3abjkm
#ncpol #YourVoteCountsNC
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
6 Oct 2024
.@NCNationalGuard members have distributed over 1 million pounds of supplies – including food and water – using vehicles, helicopters and cargo planes to reach all western North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene floodwaters.
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
5 Oct 2024
WCK is fortunate to have multiple helicopters assisting with meal deliveries in hard to reach communities as we work to feed people in response to Hurricane Helene. Once we drop off food, water, and supplies, the choppers are open to help in other ways on return trips. Chef José recently gave a FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Team a lift after one of their missions in Bat Cave, NC. #ChefsForNorthCarolina #ChefsForFlorida #ChefsForTennessee #ChefsForGeorgia
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
5 Oct 2024
USPS 10:30 pm Friday Oct 4 update on closed facilities in N.C. in images and at about.usps.com/newsroom/serv… — a great reduction in outages from the report Monday
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Alyssa Barkley retweeted
5 Oct 2024
At Bear’s Smokehouse, WCK’s hub in Asheville, NC, our paella pans are over the flame to make sides for dinner. Each pan is able to cook more than 2,500 portions. Meals are available at Bear’s for people who can walk up and delivered by volunteers or by helicopter throughout the region. #ChefsForNorthCarolina
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