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Carolina Stories

Portrait of Robert Laidlaw against a backdrop image of the Old Well.

4 min read

A lifetime of giving back

Charles Hands and two Covenant students sit at a table laughing.

4 min read

A passion for helping others

Pamela Brewington stands in front of the North Carolina Administration Building.

5 min read

No higher calling

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

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

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

The Building Integrated Communities and Institute for the Study of the Americas team in the FedEx Global Education Center.

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Increasing inclusivity in local government

Jim and Frances Kerr

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Supporting civil rights work

Sarah Hoffman portrait

4 min read

An advocate for mental health

A photo of downtown Kinston with American flag.

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Giving local governments a boost

Law School alumnus Douglas Freedle stands with his collection of Harley Davidson motorcycles.

5 min read

Recruiting Rural Law Students

Seth Shelden leans against a statue in front of a large building.

3 min read

Humanity is why we do it

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family