Stories tagged: "faith"

LGBTQ A third of the United Methodist churches in North Carolina will be splitting off from the large Protestant denomination over LGBTQ rights. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
LGBTQ Nearly 250 North Carolina United Methodist Congregations Leaving the Church Over LGBTQ Rights 

The United Methodist Church is one of the largest Protestant denominations in North Carolina, with more than 209,000 members and 784 churches across the state.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson November 21, 2022 1:39 pm EST
Commentary North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. Robinson is facing calls to resign from elected officials and LGBTQ advocacy groups over comments he made in June in which he criticized teachings in K-12 public schools and likened peoples' sexual orientation to “filth.” (AP Photo/Bryan Anderson, file)
Commentary The Real Problem With Mark Robinson’s Bigoted Belief Is the NC GOP Believes It Too

North Carolina’s lieutenant governor sparked a national uproar over his latest anti-LGBTQ statements. But where is the outrage from his party’s leadership?

Billy Ball Billy Ball October 13, 2021 8:00 am EDT
Coronavirus The pandemic has upended Ramadan for the second year in a row. Stylist Lamia Ashour of Charlotte tells us how she's adapting.
Coronavirus With Ramadan Upended Again by COVID, One Charlotte Woman Took Her Celebration Global

Each Ramadan, NC's Lamia Ashour looks for ways to uphold the Islamic tenet of giving, but the pandemic is complicating things again.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright April 24, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Coronavirus People without the COVID vaccine are the most vulnerable to the new COVID variant, Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday. But they're also making life more dangerous for others. (Image via NC DPS)
Coronavirus Cooper: More Vaccine Doses Coming to NC as Cases Spike

Coronavirus vaccines are coming, but Cooper and NC faith leaders make case for virtual worship services as holidays approach.

Jennifer Bringle Jennifer Bringle December 23, 2020 11:08 am EST
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Commentary Is It Christian To Reopen North Carolina Churches?

Amid a push to reopen NC churches, one faith leader asks: Is it a violation of Christian faith to recklessly put the life of our neighbor in death’s way?

Nancy Petty Nancy Petty May 20, 2020 11:45 am EDT

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The 2021 official White House Christmas tree came from Jefferson, NC. This year, the tree will come from NC again, making it the 15th time since 1961 the tree comes from NC. (Image via The White House) community NC Family Farm Will Supply the White House Christmas Tree