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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

Carissa Hessick stands outside.

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Tracking campaign contributions

Portrait of Aimee Wall arms crossed, smiling at camera.

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Serving local leaders

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

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Leading locally

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

Close-up of Anita Brown-Graham posting in front of The Well at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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New funding for statewide youth employment program

Portrait of John Spencer with his purple heart.

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Correcting the record

A group of Lead for North Carolina Fellows

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Cultivating community leaders

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith pose for a photo

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Supporting local communities

Hovaniec

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‘It Changed Everything’