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

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Going back to where he started

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

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

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

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

SECU Foundation members holding check

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Investing in local leadership

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

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Giving local governments a boost

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

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Making government jobs cool again

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

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A dedication to public service runs in the family

Sharon and Doug Rothwell smile with a city landscape in the background.

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MPA excellence: Preparing the next generation