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Kay Freeman On Finding the Keys to Step Into Leadership
When exactly do people become effective leaders? For Trillium Health Resources Head of Community Health Kay Freeman, it’s “when you realize that leadership is about passing the baton.” Kay has grown to see herself as a leader. It’s a realization that’s come from welcoming the…
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From the Center of the Universe: A Conversation with Patrick Woodie
NC Rural Center President & CEO Patrick Woodie has spent more than 30 years engaged with the organization he now leads. Patrick was introduced to the Rural Center through some of its founding board members and graduated from its Rural Economic Development Institute in the 1990s.…
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This Book Highlights Nine Innovative Programs Created by Rural Churches
The NC Rural Center’s Faith in Rural Communities team has published a book showcasing innovative projects that nine rural North Carolina churches created after completing FIRC’s Connect Church program. Over 100 churches have gone through the year-long coaching program that works…
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We Look Forward to Hearing From You on Our 2026 Rural Listening Tour
This fall, NC Rural Center staff will visit 10 rural North Carolina towns to hear what’s on the mind of individuals living and working in the state’s rural areas as part our 2026 Rural Listening Tour. For people who can’t join the tour or may like to share their opinions in an…
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Road to Recovery: The Outdoor Economy of Western North Carolina
There is never a good time for a storm like Hurricane Helene to land. However, for the outdoor economy of Western North Carolina, an economic engine that serves as a cornerstone of local commerce, the timing could arguably have not been worse. Helene landed in late September…
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Research Blog – The Changing Rural Landscape
In January 2027, the NC Rural Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary. It’s a big deal, and we will be spending a lot of next year celebrating not just the Rural Center, but also rural North Carolina and its importance to the state. We are planning some special events and…
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How Barr Evergreens Helps More People Celebrate the Holidays
Every December, Christmas trees start popping up all over the place in homes, in storefronts, and on tree lots. But who makes sure the trees grown up in the mountains get to other parts of the state? And what happens the rest of the year on a Christmas tree farm? Rusty Barr has…
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Research Blog – The Rural Roots of North Carolina
In 1776, North Carolina was one of the original 13 colonies that called for independence from Great Britain, linking the history of the state and the U.S. closely. Now, in 2026, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a nation, and North Carolina is celebrating…
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Scattering the Seeds of Faith in Vance County
Plank Chapel UMC has stood on the same spot on Bobbitt Road in Kittrell for over 125 years, but the church’s history goes back much further. A July 10, 1780, journal entry by Francis Asbury, a preacher John Wesley appointed to share the message of Methodism, mentions a church…
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How the Brevard Nonprofit Through the Trees is Helping Bridge North Carolina’s Digital Divide
When translated from Latin, Transylvania means beyond or through the trees. Through the Trees is also an apt name for the Transylvania County nonprofit Yvette Brooks founded to help bridge the digital divide. She describes the work as “shedding light on the poor internet access…