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Theologian's Change Of Heart On Same Sex Marriage

Theologian and pastor Mark Achtemeier led the movement to prohibit gays and lesbians from becoming ordained in the Presbyterian church in the 1990s....» E-Mail This

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Meet Lucia Peel Powe

Some say Lucia Peel Powe has failed Retirement 101. Now in her eighties, she is as energized as ever. Powe’s vibrant life as a teacher, mother, actress...» E-Mail This

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Offshore Drilling In North Carolina

In 2015, oil industry representatives will begin exploration off the Carolina coastlines. Some of those representatives met with government officials...» E-Mail This

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Political Junkie Ken Rudin

The dust has settled from last week’s elections and both parties are looking to the future. State house members gear up for their internal contest to...» E-Mail This

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The Global Food Crisis

More than one billion people worldwide do not have enough to eat. Some experts estimate a need for more food in the next 40 years than in the last 10...» E-Mail This

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A Muse And A Maze: The Mysteries Of Fiction Writing

Here's a riddle: What does the craft of writing fiction have to do with mystery, magic, and puzzles? » E-Mail This

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State Of Things News Roundup

North Carolina’s First District Representative G.K. Butterfield takes the helm of the Congressional Black Caucus. Meanwhile, at the state level...» E-Mail This

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Telling Stories Of Family Traditions

During the holiday season, perhaps more than any other part of the year, families embrace or reject traditions. » E-Mail This

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Changes In Governor’s Cabinet And Abortion Rules Revisited

Governor Pat McCrory tearfully announced the departure of the state’s Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker. She will step down at the end of the month...» E-Mail This

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Movies On The Radio: Film Noir

Smoke-filled rooms, femmes fatales and twisting crime plots are markers of a period in cinematography known as film noir. Comprised mainly of films...» E-Mail This

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Changes In Governor’s Cabinet And Abortion Rules Revisited

Governor Pat McCrory tearfully announced the departure of the state’s Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker. She will step down at the end of the month...» E-Mail This

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What GSK Layoffs Mean For Pharma In North Carolina

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline eliminated 900 jobs yesterday. » E-Mail This

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Immigration, Budget And Shutdown: Political Junkie Ken Rudin

Governor Pat McCrory joined 16 other state leaders in a lawsuit against the President over his executive action on immigration. The group contents...» E-Mail This

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Preserving Forbidden Music

As a young classical music producer in the 1980s, Michael Haas was digging through East German archives researching the works of Kurt Weill. » E-Mail This

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Movies on the Radio: Filmed in North Carolina

From The Last of the Mohicans to Dirty Dancing and Days of Thunder, movies made in North Carolina have gone on to great box office success. » E-Mail This

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Protests Call For Police Accountability

Across the nation, protestors have taken to the street to call for reforms in police action. The protests come in the wake of two grand juries...» E-Mail This

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Political Junkie Ken Rudin

With the start of the legislative session fast approaching, lawmakers begin to announce their proposals for the new year. One state representative says...» E-Mail This

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The State Of Things Producer Picks: A 2014 Look Back With Laura Lee

This week, The State of Things staff share some of their favorite moments of 2014. Producer Laura Lee looks back at several memorable moments including...» E-Mail This

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Political Junkie Ken Rudin: Opening Of 114th Congress

Today marks the start of the 114th Congress -- the most diverse in the nation’s history. What are the legislative priorities for the upcoming session?...» E-Mail This

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A Generation Of Change

A new film documents the life and work of leaders in North Carolina from 1920-1972. Former UNC System President Bill Friday and Governor Terry Sanford...» E-Mail This

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