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Raegan Murphy smiling and working in a garden.

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The best videos of 2025

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

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Military grad student up for promotion

Jordyn Middleton stands smiling surrounded by children from the Durham Boys & Girls Club who are all pointing at her.

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'Realizing dreams, beyond your dreams'

Portrait of person with short, curly black hair wearing a white top and a white and black patterned shawl.

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Trading zoning maps for disaster relief work

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

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Going back to where he started

People walking past helped wanted sign.

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Where are the workers?

A thumbnail for a video, featuring an bird eye view of a town with a blue bar saying, "A New Beginning."

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Kannapolis, revitalized

Portrait of Daniel Johnson in front of a black background.

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Active-duty journalism

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

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Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Chris Atack and Duane Hampton in police uniforms pose at the UNC School of Government.

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A Mission for Public Service

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith pose for a photo

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Supporting local communities

SECU Foundation members holding check

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Investing in local leadership