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UNCG will recognize Christian group

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro will recognize a Christian student organization that had filed a lawsuit over a previous decision to deny them the status of an official campus group. Full story...
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Wilmington native's journey toward sainthood begins Friday

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videoThe push to make a Wilmington-born priest a saint officially begins Friday in Raleigh. Members of the Vatican will help begin the canonization process of Wilmington native Thomas Price. Full story...
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Lack of students puts Catholic high school plan on hold

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videoFor years a lot of folks have wanted a Catholic high school in the Cape Fear, but it looks like that will not happen any time soon. During a visit to Wilmington today, Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Raleigh Diocese said that talks of building a long-sought Catholic high school here are on hold. Full story...
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Ash Wednesday marks start of Lent

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With Fat Tuesday over, that means the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world. And it all starts today with Ash Wednesday. Full story...
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St. Mary's students celebrate Mardi Gras

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Mardi Gras has not only begun in New Orleans. The party was in full swing today at a Wilmington school. Full story...
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Southern Baptists to hear proposed name change

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The nation's largest protestant denomination will remain "Baptist" but it's thinking about whether to stay "Southern" for much longer. Full story...
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Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs

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videoPresident Barack Obama declared Friday he's found a solution that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free birth control, as he rushed to defuse an election-year political uproar that threatened to overtake his administration. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: Raleigh diocese says Wilmington-born priest's worthy of sainthood

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video A Wilmington-born priest may be declared a saint in the coming years. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh recently announced it will begin the process to canonize Father Thomas Price. But what does it take to be acknowledged as a saint? Full story...
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Wilmington Mormon leader, SC voters discuss Romney and LDS faith

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videoGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s wins in Iowa and New Hampshire have certainly put him on the fast track, but does his faith really matter? We spoke with a local Mormon leader as well as South Carolina voters to get their input. Full story...
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NC Baptist leader wants civil debate on marriage

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The newly-elected president of North Carolina's largest religious denomination says he's hoping for a civil debate over a proposal to ban same-sex marriage in the state constitution. Full story...
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Live nativity puts 'Christ' back into 'Christmas'

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It's easy to get wrapped up in the presents, lights, ribbons and bows and forget the true reason for the season. Full story...
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Korean pastor in Wilmington reacts to death of North Korean dictator

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video Tensions and uncertainties are high in Asia following the death overnight of North Korean president Kim Jung Il. Half a world away, Kim's death is impacting people in the Port City as well. Full story...
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Lowe's stands by decision to pull ads

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Lowe's is planning to stick by its decision to yank its ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims despite the growing opposition the home improvement chain is facing over the move. Full story...
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Graham regaining strength at NC hospital

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The Rev. Billy Graham's recovery from pneumonia is looking better after a restful night in a North Carolina hospital. Full story...
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Preacher Billy Graham admitted to NC hospital

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A spokesman for the Rev. Billy Graham says the famous evangelist has been taken to a hospital near his home in North Carolina for treatment of his lungs. Full story...
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