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Cherokee Stories Tell of Water's Wisdom
Arts & Culture

Cherokee Stories Tell of Water’s Wisdom

The river knows best: It nourishes and guides, warns and welcomes. In Cherokee culture, river rituals and lore protect the mind, body, and spirit.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
North Carolina Churches Offer a Place for Prayer and Reflection
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Local Churches Offer a Place for Prayer and Reflection

Across North Carolina, buildings of worship anchor our communities, standing steadfastly as safe havens and sacred spaces.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
A 3-Member Church Creates a Lasting Legacy in Pender County
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A 3-Member Church Creates a Lasting Legacy in Pender County

In a small community in Pender County, Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church hangs on, thanks to the devotion of its faithful — all three of them.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Billy Graham
July 2012

Man With a Mission

“Why me, Lord? Why did You choose a farm boy from North Carolina to preach to so many people?” — Billy Graham

by Jimmy Tomlin

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