10 June 2025

The Most Reverend Norman Hutchins

The Most Reverend Norman Earl Hutchins was a renowned American gospel musician. He embarked on his solo music journey in 1992 with the release of his album, Norman Hutchins, published by Sparrow Records. Throughout a span of 21 years, he produced ten albums under the labels of Sparrow Records, JDI Records, and IR Records. Notably, seven of his albums made it onto the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart.

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27 May 2025

2025 Little Miss Las Amigas Pageant

The "Little Miss Las Amigas" pageant is an annual event organized by chapters of Las Amigas Incorporated, a community organization with multiple chapters located in North Carolina. The purpose of the pageant is to offer scholarships and support for community initiatives, while also providing young girls with the chance to enhance their communication and presentation skills.

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26 May 2025

Timing Is Everything

The saying "Timing is everything" highlights the vital importance of time and the right moment in achieving success or reaching a desired goal. It implies that taking the right action at the appropriate time is far more effective than any action taken at an unsuitable moment.

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21 May 2025

Fear of the Unknown

The notion that individuals frequently oppose what they are unfamiliar with stems from cognitive biases and psychological influences, which can incite fear, unease, and a reluctance to embrace change. This fear of the unknown can create discomfort, leading to the formation of negative perceptions towards concepts they do not comprehend.

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18 May 2025

American Idol Season 23 Winner

American Idol announced the winner of its 23rd season, with host Ryan Seacrest revealing the results following performances by finalists John Foster, Breanna Nix, and Jamal Roberts alongside prominent celebrities.

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4 May 2025

NAUW 2nd Runner Up

Mackenzie Emiya Lavine, a nine-year-old girl, is the daughter of Danyelle Deberry from Charlotte, NC, and shares a special bond with her guardian, Tony L. Autry. Her grandmother, Enderia O’Keshia Autry, resides in Charlotte, NC, while her great-grandmother, Angela Autry Dunlap, lives in Marshville, NC, and her grandfather, Edward Clark, is from Ansonville, NC.

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2 May 2025

Behind these Prison Walls

Lorenzo Steele Jr., introduces Anson County's inaugural mobile prison art museum. This museum aims to highlight the issues surrounding mass incarceration and to provide strategies for youth to steer clear of the prison system. Featured exhibits include photographs, installations, and a replica of a prison cell. Lorenzo Steele Jr. is a former corrections officer from New York City, having served 12 years at the notorious Rikers Island from 1987 to 1999.

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