Story by Megan Cain Photos by Landon Cooper Easily disappearing into a closed fist,…
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North Carolina churches wrestle with security, guns and worship
Story by: Jack Frederick Video by: Colleen Brown From Charleston to Sutherland Springs to Pittsburgh,…
“Don’t limit yourself”: One non-profit orphanage’s mission of second chances
The names of the foster children in this story were changed. Please do not re-publish…
A ‘small kept secret’: Once one of the wealthiest in the state, Warren County fights for economic survival
Story by Danielle Chemtob Photos by Landon Cooper In the Warrenton of Jennie Franklin’s youth,…
“We’re so far away but my heart feels so close”: How one NC student is fighting for the freedom of her people continents away
Story by: Yakin Ouederni Graphics by: Callie Riek Pacing across her dorm room in Duke University’s West…
‘No one’s gonna do it for me’: Student looks to his own experiences to find success as a playwright
Story by Jenni Ciesielski Photos by Landon Cooper Growing up, Gage Tarlton was always drawn to romantic…
Flying under the radar: World’s largest collection of waterfowl calls Scotland Neck, North Carolina, home
Birds mean big business in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. Almost 60,000 people come to…
UNC scientists discover climate change at new heights
Story by: Rachel Ross Illustration by: Callie Riek Rich McLaughlin, a mathematics professor at…
Changing the environment: Women in comedy create their own paths to fight gender inequity
Story by: Jenni Ciesielski On-stage, no topic is off-limits for Noni Shemenski. Her experiences with…
Beyond the diagnosis: Durham VA uses oral histories to personalize care for veterans
Story by Megan Cain Transcript: Marine Corps veteran Allen Smith has been at the Durham…