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Reverend Bill Kearney leads a church gathering that consists of all the church leaders in Warren County. The procession meets once every 5 weeks to discuss involvement, funding, and other issues facing the county.

Reverend Bill Kearney leads a church gathering that consists of all the church leaders in Warren County. The procession meets once every 5 weeks to discuss involvement, funding, and other issues facing the county.

After an ATV accident resulted in the amputation of his right arm, Shaq Chambers, 18, decided not to give up playing football for Pinecrest High School in N.C. Now a senior, Shaq resiliently suits up for every game. The full story can be found here:

After an ATV accident resulted in the amputation of his right arm, Shaq Chambers, 18, decided not to give up playing football for Pinecrest High School in N.C. Now a senior, Shaq resiliently suits up for every game. The full story can be found here: https://mediahub.unc.edu/hope-aftermath-patient-disaster-crash/

Samantha Marshall is a self-taught luthier; also known as a guitar repairer. She learned to build guitars while struggling to realize, and come to terms with, her identity as a transgender woman. Her story can be viewed in a video on this site titled

Samantha Marshall is a self-taught luthier; also known as a guitar repairer. She learned to build guitars while struggling to realize, and come to terms with, her identity as a transgender woman. Her story can be viewed in a video on this site titled "Modern Luthier."

Shaq Chambers, football player for Pinecrest High School, lost his right arm due to an ATV accident. He huddles with his teammates during a game against Lumberton high School on October 15, 2018.

Shaq Chambers, football player for Pinecrest High School, lost his right arm due to an ATV accident. He huddles with his teammates during a game against Lumberton high School on October 15, 2018.

Faye Alston, who currently works for facilities at UNC-Chapel Hill, is one of many who have struggled to receive their GED with the help of Literacy Programs. Many of these programs (like The Durham Literacy Center where Faye had studied) have lost l

Faye Alston, who currently works for facilities at UNC-Chapel Hill, is one of many who have struggled to receive their GED with the help of Literacy Programs. Many of these programs (like The Durham Literacy Center where Faye had studied) have lost large portions of their funding over the past year. Here, Faye checks available classes for next semester at Durham Technical Community College. She is currently studying for an online degree, and is undecided between Business Administration and Early Childhood Education. According to Faye, her daughter, Precious, is her reason to continue persevering for her eduction.

Kess Hendrix, a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill, found $18,000 worth of cards from the fantasy card game "Magic The Gathering" in her childhood home. She is pictured, here, sorting them. The money will be used to help her pay for graduate schoo

Kess Hendrix, a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill, found $18,000 worth of cards from the fantasy card game "Magic The Gathering" in her childhood home. She is pictured, here, sorting them. The money will be used to help her pay for graduate school.

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Ricardo Valdez Valentine, better known by his stage name, 6LACK, is pictured performing during UNC-Chapel Hill's Jubilee Spring Festival on April 13, 2019.

Ricardo Valdez Valentine, better known by his stage name, 6LACK, is pictured performing during UNC-Chapel Hill's Jubilee Spring Festival on April 13, 2019.

Students at UNC-Chapel Hill raise their phones to record 6LACK performing at the University's Jubilee Festival on April 13, 2019.

Students at UNC-Chapel Hill raise their phones to record 6LACK performing at the University's Jubilee Festival on April 13, 2019.

Hailey Orgass, 23, poses in the courtyard at Yale University's library. While working in Yale's hospital as a clinical researcher, Hailey was asked to take a brain scan. Her scans would be used for comparative purposes, to analyze the differences bet

Hailey Orgass, 23, poses in the courtyard at Yale University's library. While working in Yale's hospital as a clinical researcher, Hailey was asked to take a brain scan. Her scans would be used for comparative purposes, to analyze the differences between healthy and unhealthy brains. However, a mass was found in her scans. She was instructed to seek immediate consultation and treatment. She has since made a full recovery thanks to her willingness to participate in her own clinical research. The full story can be found at: https://www.wral.com/-somebody-definitely-was-looking-out-for-her-from-researcher-to-patient/17985493/

Hailey Orgass received a suboccipital craniotomy for the resection of a benign cerebellar tumor called an epidermoid cyst. The cyst was aproximately the size of a tangerine. Much of the hair near the operation site has already begun to grow back, alm

Hailey Orgass received a suboccipital craniotomy for the resection of a benign cerebellar tumor called an epidermoid cyst. The cyst was aproximately the size of a tangerine. Much of the hair near the operation site has already begun to grow back, almost covering the two-and-a-half inch scar left from the incision.

Two weeks after the operation, Hailey was cleared to start walking and taking small trips around town. She has since split her recovery time between walking through East Rock Park, visiting art museums and coffee shops, and napping. Atticus Bookstore

Two weeks after the operation, Hailey was cleared to start walking and taking small trips around town. She has since split her recovery time between walking through East Rock Park, visiting art museums and coffee shops, and napping. Atticus Bookstore Cafe, where she is currently seen holding a cup of coffee, is one of her favorite coffee shops. Because of its adjoined bookstore, she can enjoy her coffee while she reads.

Anthony Chiarello received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in May of 2019 after studying for nearly a decade. Here he demonstrates a hold while leading a class at Genesis Jiu Jitsu Studio in Merrick, NY, on June 14, 2019.

Anthony Chiarello received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in May of 2019 after studying for nearly a decade. Here he demonstrates a hold while leading a class at Genesis Jiu Jitsu Studio in Merrick, NY, on June 14, 2019.

Anthony Chiarello teaches two white-belts the proper technique for an arm-bar during a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Genesis Jiu Jitsu. The hold is used to immobilize an opponent by use your arms, legs and pelvis to place pressure on an opponents elbo

Anthony Chiarello teaches two white-belts the proper technique for an arm-bar during a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Genesis Jiu Jitsu. The hold is used to immobilize an opponent by use your arms, legs and pelvis to place pressure on an opponents elbow joint.

A black-belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Anthony Chiarello, spares with a class member during a class he is leading at Genesis Jiu Jitsu on June 14, 2019.

A black-belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Anthony Chiarello, spares with a class member during a class he is leading at Genesis Jiu Jitsu on June 14, 2019.

Reverend Bill Kearney leads a church gathering that consists of all the church leaders in Warren County. The procession meets once every 5 weeks to discuss involvement, funding, and other issues facing the county.
After an ATV accident resulted in the amputation of his right arm, Shaq Chambers, 18, decided not to give up playing football for Pinecrest High School in N.C. Now a senior, Shaq resiliently suits up for every game. The full story can be found here:
Samantha Marshall is a self-taught luthier; also known as a guitar repairer. She learned to build guitars while struggling to realize, and come to terms with, her identity as a transgender woman. Her story can be viewed in a video on this site titled
Shaq Chambers, football player for Pinecrest High School, lost his right arm due to an ATV accident. He huddles with his teammates during a game against Lumberton high School on October 15, 2018.
Faye Alston, who currently works for facilities at UNC-Chapel Hill, is one of many who have struggled to receive their GED with the help of Literacy Programs. Many of these programs (like The Durham Literacy Center where Faye had studied) have lost l
Kess Hendrix, a recent graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill, found $18,000 worth of cards from the fantasy card game "Magic The Gathering" in her childhood home. She is pictured, here, sorting them. The money will be used to help her pay for graduate schoo
6LACK_Concert-UNC_1.jpg
Ricardo Valdez Valentine, better known by his stage name, 6LACK, is pictured performing during UNC-Chapel Hill's Jubilee Spring Festival on April 13, 2019.
Students at UNC-Chapel Hill raise their phones to record 6LACK performing at the University's Jubilee Festival on April 13, 2019.
Hailey Orgass, 23, poses in the courtyard at Yale University's library. While working in Yale's hospital as a clinical researcher, Hailey was asked to take a brain scan. Her scans would be used for comparative purposes, to analyze the differences bet
Hailey Orgass received a suboccipital craniotomy for the resection of a benign cerebellar tumor called an epidermoid cyst. The cyst was aproximately the size of a tangerine. Much of the hair near the operation site has already begun to grow back, alm
Two weeks after the operation, Hailey was cleared to start walking and taking small trips around town. She has since split her recovery time between walking through East Rock Park, visiting art museums and coffee shops, and napping. Atticus Bookstore
Anthony Chiarello received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in May of 2019 after studying for nearly a decade. Here he demonstrates a hold while leading a class at Genesis Jiu Jitsu Studio in Merrick, NY, on June 14, 2019.
Anthony Chiarello teaches two white-belts the proper technique for an arm-bar during a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Genesis Jiu Jitsu. The hold is used to immobilize an opponent by use your arms, legs and pelvis to place pressure on an opponents elbo
A black-belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Anthony Chiarello, spares with a class member during a class he is leading at Genesis Jiu Jitsu on June 14, 2019.