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A Cat and a Fiddle

I’ve grown to appreciate the stories that are passed down father to son.

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Bringing Missions Home

"Impact Yadkin" teaches students hard work, compassion and service to their community

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The Story of Uncle Rob and the Bobcat

A Digital Extra

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Blazing Trails

NCYCC youth learn to be successful on and off the trail

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Who Inspires You? Who Powers You?

#WhoPowersYou contest nominees could win up to $5,000

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Unlikely Cheesemakers

A Rowan County water buffalo herd yields surprisingly tasty cheese

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On the Hunt for Old Timey Apples

North Carolinian Tom Brown is passionate about keeping heritage varieties growing

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Where We Go From Here

It’s hard to sum up these past two years.

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A Career of Innovative Service

CEO Randy Brecheisen retires this month after 33 years with Piedmont Electric.

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Aunt Mary

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The miracle of Anna

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RJ’s Hot Dog Dayz

A short-lived safe haven in the Rocky Mount Amtrak Station.

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Roger’s Wish

Carefree and sometimes homeless in Bladen County, Roger’s wish was to help others

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How my Mama cared for two families

Her young brother and sister from the orphanage, and her own four children

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Model Man

Belhaven’s Jimmy Courson and his model ships show real strength and determination

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Yes’m, it’s been quite a year

It’s a tossup. Which moment was more nerve-wrecking for me this past year?

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Regina is always there

For Nell Nolle, the right person at the right time

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No small feet

Freaker USA brings sock manufacturing back to North Carolina