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Carolina Stories

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

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Ilana Finley sits on a stool in front of a white cloth backdrop.

3 min read

‘Carolina gave me so much’

Person smiling making coffee.

2 min read

Research leading to less loneliness

An exterior photo of the School of Government building.

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High-impact fellows

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.

3 min read

Active-duty journalism

Varma sits in a library with a book out in front of him.

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More than books

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

2 min read

Serving local leaders

Raul Reis stands in front of a doorway.

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Fostering collaboration and community

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

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

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments