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The gift of privacy … or, I’ve Got a Secret

June 7, 2011

Following a presentation to a Rotary Club several years ago, I was thrilled to be approached quietly by a club member who informed me…

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The promise of spring…

May 20, 2011

I love springtime. There is so much to celebrate: Mother’s Day, graduations, my birthday and  May Day. As a child my favorite holiday was…

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2011 Duck & Wine Festival another success

May 18, 2011

More than $9,000 was raised at the third annual Duck and Wine event, with proceeds going to our Currituck-Dare Community Foundation grant-making fund and…

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Morrison Scholarship a tribute to love, learning

May 16, 2011

This post was updated in April 2024. Cora Bond Morrison did not have an easy childhood in northeastern North Carolina. Like many who…

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Legend honored with fund

May 16, 2011

This feature was posted on our website shortly after Peggy Kirk Bell’s 90th birthday in 2011 and updated in March 2024. How fitting…

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Half a nonprofit, half a bank

May 9, 2011

My name is Laken Rush, and I am a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since January I have had…

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Our grants window has opened (May 2011)

May 2, 2011

The Board of Directors of the Johnston County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for community projects funded from its community fund, according…

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20th Anniversary Celebration a rousing success!

April 28, 2011

Check out photos from our gala 20th Anniversary Celebration here and scroll down to see our list of outstanding sponsors! We couldn’t have done…