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@CNN correspondent. Formerly China-based. Born into 🇨🇺🇺🇸 family.

Joined July 2009
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@David_Culver
David Culver
5 years
Greetings from Atlanta! ... the first of many stops on a wild itinerary ahead. Looking forward to this next adventure working as a @CNN international correspondent. Details on my new assignment and travels to come! @cnni @CNNPR @CNNPRUK @cnnasiapr
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David Culver
5 years
Trying to look presentable ahead of my first @CNN report from #London . Should air around 2pmEST.
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David Culver
4 years
CNN: "One of our Beijing-based journalists was recently issued a visa valid for 2 months, instead of the usual 12. However, our presence on the ground in China remains unchanged and we are continuing to work with local authorities to ensure that continues."
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David Culver
5 years
Hope to share more soon about what’s next... but for now, a moment of gratitude. It’s a been a thrilling 6-plus years working back in my hometown!
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@David_Culver
David Culver
9 years
Should you want to reflect, here are the moments of silence. #Sept11 #911Anniversary #NeverForget911 http://t.co/5d4sechXpy
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David Culver
5 years
RIGHT NOW: Sen. @MarkWarner meeting w/ contractors who will NOT receive backpay following the longest #GovernmentShutdown in US history. He’s proposing legislation that would help reimburse those non-government workers impacted. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
4 years
A reflection on #freedom ahead of #MyFreedomDay ... @CNNFreedom
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David Culver
4 years
The #VPDebate feed was cut here in Mainland China as @VP @Mike_Pence began criticizing #China for its handling of COVID-19. The feed resumed as @SenKamalaHarris began her response. @CNN
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David Culver
4 years
Grateful to have had @natalieinchina @yongxiong2008 on this journey
@CNNThisMorning
CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt
4 years
For 14 days, CNN reporter @David_Culver was under quarantine in Beijing and reporting on the coronavirus outbreak after being in Wuhan, China, just before it went under lockdown. Here’s how he and his team worked through the ordeal.
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David Culver
7 years
Heartbroken. A man who treated me w/ such love and respect. A man I so admired for his willingness to share his own struggles to help others
@nbcwashington
NBC4 Washington
7 years
"We are heartbroken to announce that Jim Vance died this morning."
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David Culver
4 years
To those of you back home in the US feeling anxiety and uncertainty tonight... I’m 13 hours ahead of the East Coast and I can confirm for you... the sun ☀️ once again rises tomorrow. So at least you have that to look forward to....
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David Culver
5 years
Amidst tears and frustration, federal contractors explain the financial and workload burden they’re facing following #GovernmentShutdown . “It was demeaning and unnecessary,” says one woman who serves as part of a janitorial crew. She says, “Some of [my colleagues] are broken.”
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David Culver
5 years
BREAKING: The Vatican dismisses ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick from the priesthood. A Vatican panel found him guilty of sexual misconduct w/ minors & adults, abusing power, and solicitation in the Sacrament of Confession. Reaction from a local alleged victim at 6am on News4Today
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@David_Culver
David Culver
3 years
Congratulations to my colleague and friend @StevenCNN for his well deserved promotion to @CNN Beijing Bureau Chief.
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David Culver
3 years
Grateful for my team’s many sacrifices and efforts and humbled by this recognition. Also great to see @drsanjaygupta and team honored for their tireless work throughout the outbreak.
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Norman Lear Center
3 years
@CNN correspondent @David_Culver 's reporting was among the first to emerge from Wuhan before the outbreak was declared a pandemic. The jury recognized his, @Yongxiong2008 & @NatalieReuters 's “real-time access. They were right where and when they should have been.”
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David Culver
5 years
With our powers combined ... confusing our control room. @laurynricketts @AdamTuss
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David Culver
5 years
My newly posted cnn bio (link in #Instagram profile) revealing my new assignment covering the #AsiaPacific region. Boarding my 14+ hour flight ✈️ to #Seoul 🇰🇷 in a few hours... along with my excessive luggage (swipe…
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David Culver
4 years
7 weeks ago today I started my quarantine in China after reporting from Wuhan. Daily habits have changed drastically here. We’ve adjusted to this new normal. And now, little by little, life is resuming ... albeit w/ the caution/humility to know this thing could resurface.
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Lauren Cone
4 years
Again featuring our folks in the field like @bencnn @richardquest @David_Culver + more
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David Culver
5 years
JUST IN: one source connected with VA Democratic leadership confirming to me “an urgent meeting” involving @GovernorVA started at 6p and is underway right now. Working to find out who’s in said meeting. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
6 years
She’s already annoyed with me and we’re 3 minutes into the show... @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
... @AdamTuss manipulates our dear colleagues to carry out his propaganda campaign.
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David Culver
6 years
Not only is @JulieCareyNBC an incredible journalist, mentor and friend ... she’s also an awesome human being. She surprised me with @DuckDonuts for my 5 year #anniversary @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
A busy day here on the Korean Peninsula covering the latest launch out of #NorthKorea . Thanks to @JohnBerman and Alisyn Camerota for finding time to warmly welcome me to the @CNN @NewDay team. And to EP @javimorgado for having me on the show.
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David Culver
5 years
So grateful my time at @nbcwashington brought me to work with you, @NBCBarbara ... a storytelling icon and sweet friend. ¡Felicidades!
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David Culver
6 years
On a day saturated with difficult news, this brings a smile. 81-Year-Old Carlos Manuel Sera dons a cap and gown to receive his diploma from @Georgetown @msbgu @nbcwashington His health kept him from traveling to DC. But he’s surrounded by love. STORY:
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David Culver
6 years
This made my day... not only did we get to chat w/ our friend @eunyangnbc this morning... BUT she connected w/ my pal and all around awesome person @JohnnyGWeir ! Oh and 👋 @taralipinski #WinterOlympics @nbcwashington @MeaganNBCDC @lanceingthing
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David Culver
5 years
JUST IN: Statement from #Virginia ’s LtGov @FairfaxJustin @LGJustinFairfax
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David Culver
4 years
As panic and uncertainty rise around the world, perhaps a glimmer of hope coming from where this novel coronavirus outbreak started... here in China. @cnni @CNN @KateBolduan
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David Culver
4 years
CNN’s feed in China went to black as President Trump criticized China for its passing of the controversial #HongKong National Security Law as well as China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
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David Culver
5 years
Working Sunday mornings is always sunny when you’ve got this one by your side! (Is that how you wanted me to word it, @MoletteGreen ?) @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
So cool when you meet DC-area folks in foreign cities! Made my day
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Paul Tatum
5 years
Fun running into @David_Culver in London today. Good luck on your next adventure. We miss you in DC.
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David Culver
4 years
When I took on this assignment, Maria got word from @krisvancleave and kindly reached across the network news boundaries to wish me well. She then connected me w/ @RamyInocencio , hoping to make my new posting a little less lonely. What a loving soul.
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David Culver
4 years
China’s use of big data to track potential exposure/spread of the virus. Here’s how it works... @ChrisCuomo @CNN @cnni
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David Culver
5 years
Congratulating @laurynricketts on her first wedding anniversary... she and @AdamTuss quickly turn it on me and my awesome dog 🐕. Happy anniversary, Lauryn.
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David Culver
7 years
Check out the display this guy has setup at @Dulles_Airport international arrivals. He's about to propose to his gf...
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David Culver
6 years
In between live reports on this freezing morning, photojournalist @nleimbach captured @SegravesNBC4 helping this woman cross the street. He didn’t realize it was caught on camera. It’s the little things... #working4you @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
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David Culver
7 years
. @EdWGillespie : "I just called LtGov @RalphNortham to congratulate him on becoming Governor-elect...." @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
I owe this woman so much... thank @JulieCareyNBC for everything.
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Julie Carey
5 years
A phenomenal reporter & a great friend. @David_Culver is leaving NBC4 and Northern Virginia bureau for a new journalistic adventure. Here’s our video send-off created by editor Chris Cicatelli. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
4 years
So very proud to have sat by her side on the @nbcwashington anchor desk and even more grateful to call her a dear friend! Congratulations @MeaganNBCDC !!! Her big announcement here:
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David Culver
6 years
Wow... so kind of these #DelRay residents. @AdamTuss you could learn from their generosity. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
6 years
This icon is celebrating 30 years @nbcwashington ... I’ve adored her authenticity from the start (or at least since I’ve been old enough to appreciate it). A mentor and a dear friend... love ya, @nbcwendy !
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David Culver
5 years
Another long, busy day here on the Korean Peninsula. #NorthKorea test launching 2 more short-range ballistic missiles... as South Korea looks to end their intel-sharing pact with Japan - both major US allies in the region. @CNN
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David Culver
6 years
Sunday morning on @nbcwashington ... @AdamTuss and I plan to reveal we are very different human beings. It should be interesting. 🎥 @TomLynch_ @laurynricketts
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David Culver
6 years
My favorite Tuss... @AdamTuss ’s lovely wife. I wish he was more like her.
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David Culver
7 years
Here's THE most romantic man in America @shomaristone getting some newsroom love. @IAmSteveHarvey @nbcwashington @nbcwendy #nbc4dc
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David Culver
5 years
#NEW images out of #NorthKorea showing the latest rocket-launching technology being tested by the North. This also marks my first live report from my new home base, #Beijing . Producers: @yoonjung_seo @yongxiong2008
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David Culver
7 years
I think @POTUS 's phone may have reconnected to US cell service and is sending out draft tweets...
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David Culver
5 years
I used to question it... but this morning is proof that @dougkammerer is THE GUY. Also shows how persuasive @laurynricketts can be. @AdamTuss we’ll save you one. 🍩
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David Culver
5 years
Spoke w/ @kendisgibson @MSNBC earlier today on how #Virginia moves forward if @GovernorVA @RalphNortham remains in office. @nbcwashington 🎥 = @nleimbach
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David Culver
5 years
About to announce VERY soon :)
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Judie Geeee!
5 years
@David_Culver Oh Where, Oh Where, has David Culver Gone? Oh Where, Oh Where can he be???? 🎶🤣
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David Culver
5 years
JUST IN: Source who spoke w/ @RalphNortham tells me @GovernorVA plans to deny he was in the photo that’s surfaced and will say that he never dressed up as anything while in medical school. Source says the Gov. also claims to have medical school roommates who will back him up.
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David Culver
6 years
Celebrating 5 years @nbcwashington today! Thankful for these two for bringing me aboard and grateful to have such incredible colleagues. #tvnews #dreamteam
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David Culver
5 years
He’s my son.
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Anna Kom
5 years
Are these 2 related? They look so much alike 👯‍♂️ @nbcwashington @David_Culver @AdamTuss
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David Culver
6 years
This has been a great therapy session. I actually like him now.
@nbcmatt
Matt Glassman
6 years
I may have created a monster by scheduling @AdamTuss and @David_Culver to anchor together on @nbcwashington this morning
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David Culver
4 years
As the US looks to reopen... Here’s our restaurant experience in Shanghai from 2 months ago. Your return to dining out might look like this. Early on, they’d space out diners and limit party size. They still record customers’ temps and check QR codes as part as contact tracing.
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David Culver
8 years
. @JohnnyGWeir thinks I need to spruce up my own air look. Would we call this news appropriate? @intxNCTA #INTX2016
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David Culver
6 years
It’s always sunny when you’re working with a guy from Philadelphia. (He’s forced me to write this.)
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David Culver
4 years
Shanghai @DisneyParks announcing plans to reopen May 11 with new health safety measures. They’ve shared this video on China’s WeChat platform. @DisneyParksNews
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David Culver
8 years
@toddchrisley not a fan of #realitytv BUT watched @Chrisley_USA after @nbcsnl skit and finished season 1 in 24hrs! #hilarious
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David Culver
6 years
Apparently our live truck is now being mistaken for an ice cream truck. Thanks to @AdamTuss
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David Culver
6 years
. @craigmelvin next Saturday I’m wearing a tux 🤵just to impress you and @tvkatesnow ... #dresscodeviolation #casualsaturday ... also @OhMyGOFF thanks for the backup 🙄 #peacockfamilyfeud @nbcwashington
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@David_Culver
David Culver
4 years
Grateful to my teammates @NatalieReuters @yongxiong2008 for their hard work!
@cnnasiapr
CNN Asia Pacific PR
4 years
A special shout-out to @David_Culver and his team for winning the Best Investigative/Enterprise Video award for this piece:
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David Culver
5 years
Wow. What a crowd! So much energy. In #Charlottesville as students, alumni and fans gather to watch a live stream of the #NCAAChampionship @UVA @TexasTech .
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David Culver
5 years
Tommy, please tell Carol and our #DMV friends life is great. While @Cirque wanted nothing to do with me because I don’t do heights and I’m not flexible, life at @CNN #Beijing has been quite exhilarating! Lots of stories to be told from this region. Miss you all!
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Tommy McFLY
5 years
Carol wants to know if @David_Culver is doing alright these days. I told her you were loving your new job with @Cirque ... hope that’s cool 💁🏻‍♂️ Kidding! Told her about your adventures with @CNN ... she sends her love! #NBC4alum @nbcwashington #Working4You
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David Culver
6 years
Congrats @PeterAlexander ! @OhMyGOFF and I looking forward to our weekly Saturday morning chats. It’s the highlight of @SheinelleJones ’s week. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
6 years
End 2017 on a positive note... Join my pal @AdamTuss and me Sunday morning for #News4Today . Our names will be promptly displayed by graphics so we don’t confuse you ... or @SheenaParveen ! 📷= @nbcmatt
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David Culver
6 years
Back in the early 90s when I was training for the #StanleyCup #Finals . I want to apologize to my parents for throwing a fit every practice for 4 years... Go @Capitals ! You’ll have to do this w/o me. #RockTheRed #LetsGoCap #hockeylife #littlebrat
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David Culver
4 years
Means a lot... thanks for that
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grl
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@David_Culver weeks before people started talking about social distancing, I already knew what its all about bec of all your reports from China about covid19.. so thank you I got informed and learned from you!
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David Culver
7 years
My first Thanksgiving at @nbcwashington I worked; it's to be expected when you're the new guy.…
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David Culver
2 years
Sharing our #Shanghai lockdown experience with #GoThere on @CNNplus launch day
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David Culver
5 years
You can find me here... on my ice throne. #SnowySunday
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David Culver
5 years
On this #WeatherAlert day @dougkammerer is headed in... @laurynricketts @AdamTuss have a special request.
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David Culver
6 years
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!
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David Culver
2 years
Much of #China back in lockdown… it’s feeling like 2020 all over again. HAVE A QUESTION? I’ll share the latest on life in lockdown in China. Ask using the hashtag #CNNPlusGoThere to see your question answered live. Tomorrow at 8amET only on @CNNplus
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David Culver
7 years
JUST IN... Hilda said yes!! @nbcwashington @Dulles_Airport
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David Culver
6 years
Feel free to autograph for me too. I’ve been signing checks in your name for months now.
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David Culver
3 years
Beyond proud of our team
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Rebecca Wright
3 years
Congratulations to @David_Culver and team @CNN
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David Culver
6 years
She’s baaaaaack.....
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David Culver
6 years
Thanks for always keeping me grounded @AdamTuss . We’re back on at 9a... let’s hangout. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
6 years
Alongside students from #GreatMillsHighSchool ... the most recent school shooting incident... taking part in the #MarchForOurLives @nbcwashington
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David Culver
4 years
#DemDebate candidates on #China and its alleged human rights abuses. Question to @PeteButtigieg : “Should the US, for example, boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics?” @cnn @cnni @cnnasiapr
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David Culver
5 years
This is what happens when you let an 8-year-old peer pressure you... See how it ends on @nbcwashington at 6p. Spoiler alert: I survive, but barely. #SnowySunday
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David Culver
5 years
Slow-going on #I66 on this #SnowySunday @nbcwashington . Getting ready to go live from Tysons at 9a.
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David Culver
6 years
Got the sunrise and @melissamollet on my side today! ... Adam and Angie off... @laurynricketts tracking some crazy heat on this Sunday. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
Congrats @BineyMaame !! And an early happy birthday to you! 🥇 @nbcwashington @MeaganNBCDC @USSpeedskating
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David Culver
6 years
Look! @OhMyGOFF back on TV 📺 and looking beautiful post #littlewren ’s birth. @TODAYshow
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7 years
. @OhMyGOFF 's @HSN audition 😬🙄 ... seriously though... what is happening here?
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David Culver
6 years
A #Stafford parent serving in the @USArmy surprised his six children by returning early from deployment. You can see the looks of disbelief on their faces. They thought they were there to help with a #VeteransDay ceremony. @nbcwashington @SCPSchools
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David Culver
5 years
Not your typical traffic stop. This @ArlingtonVaPD officer giving some residents a jump. @nbcwashington
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David Culver
6 years
We went directly to the source while reporting on the new @amazon headquarters. My brother @Blake__Culver ’s idea to do a sit-down w/ #Alexa . Full report - including potential impact on #DMV traffic - here: @AdamTuss @nbcwashington
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David Culver
5 years
@AdamTuss @nbcwashington No. I’ll pass. Why do I still follow you on here?
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David Culver
5 years
And when you think no one is watching ... how to stay warm before a live shot!
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Heather McDonough
5 years
@David_Culver @csnyder4 @dougkammerer @nbcwendy @JimHandly one might call this BRRRRRRReaking out the moves
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