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On MLK Day, Rev. William Barber calls for justice

Religion

Commentary: The pope’s latest decree is a victory for Catholic women

Methodist leader on racism as MLK Day approaches: ‘There can be change’

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Methodist leader on racism as MLK Day approaches: ‘There can be change’

This MLK Day, his message is as poignant as ever after Capitol racism, NC leaders say

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This MLK Day, his message is as poignant as ever after Capitol racism, NC leaders say

They survived COVID-19. This Thanksgiving, they count the blessings of answered prayers.

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They survived COVID-19. This Thanksgiving, they count the blessings of answered prayers.

Even as Christmas traditions are forced to change, the message of hope comes through

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Even as Christmas traditions are forced to change, the message of hope comes through

December 23, 2020, 8:00 AM
What you should know about Hanukkah

Religion

What you should know about Hanukkah

Jewish communities’ Hanukkah celebrations will burn bright against 2020’s darkness

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Jewish communities’ Hanukkah celebrations will burn bright against 2020’s darkness

Trending Stories

Coronavirus vaccine live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 19

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 18

Pandemic Dining Awards: The 10 Triangle restaurants with the most memorable to-go meals

Thousands seeking COVID vaccines in Wake County temporarily overwhelm sign-up system

NC legislators who took hunting trip test positive for COVID; Cawthorn being tested

For this COVID Christmas, live Nativities go on — safely — ‘to bring hope and joy back’

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For this COVID Christmas, live Nativities go on — safely — ‘to bring hope and joy back’

Veteran Charlotte artist is sculpting Billy Graham statue destined for the US Capitol

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Veteran Charlotte artist is sculpting Billy Graham statue destined for the US Capitol

A Raleigh church fulfills a pledge to protect God’s creation with solar panels

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A Raleigh church fulfills a pledge to protect God’s creation with solar panels

November 25, 2020, 12:05 PM
Shovels turned on $14 million center dedicated to Charlotte’s most-famous preacher

North Carolina

Shovels turned on $14 million center dedicated to Charlotte’s most-famous preacher

Unhappy for the holidays? How some people are keeping COVID-19 sadness at bay.

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Unhappy for the holidays? How some people are keeping COVID-19 sadness at bay.

Family split over son’s support of Trump politics threatens Billy Graham’s legacy

North Carolina

Family split over son’s support of Trump politics threatens Billy Graham’s legacy

Police name NC pastor accused of urinating on female plane passenger. ‘He peed on me!’

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Police name NC pastor accused of urinating on female plane passenger. ‘He peed on me!’

As more churches gather in person, NC officials worry about COVID-19 cluster risk

Local

As more churches gather in person, NC officials worry about COVID-19 cluster risk

Under NC’s Phase 3, more houses of worship are open for services — with restrictions

Religion

Under NC’s Phase 3, more houses of worship are open for services — with restrictions

Triangle Jewish congregations prepare for Rosh Hashanah celebrations, pandemic style

Local

Triangle Jewish congregations prepare for Rosh Hashanah celebrations, pandemic style

September 18, 2020, 8:00 AM
Baptists dropping ‘Southern’ from descriptions for racial and regional inclusion

Religion

Baptists dropping ‘Southern’ from descriptions for racial and regional inclusion

Sunday’s Bible reading described a powerful earthquake. Then the ground shook in NC

Local

Sunday’s Bible reading described a powerful earthquake. Then the ground shook in NC

When COVID-19 hit, these Triangle charities and nonprofits sought millions in PPP funds

Local

When COVID-19 hit, these Triangle charities and nonprofits sought millions in PPP funds

August 8, 2020, 10:00 AM
Parents sue NC over tax-paid vouchers to private schools with religious requirements

Education

Parents sue NC over tax-paid vouchers to private schools with religious requirements

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