It’s not just the Olympic spirit being talked about in London right now. Pastor Howard Jackson of Grace Covenant Church in Rocky Mount is there, talking with the athletes about other spiritual matters. Jackson tells the Rocky Mount Telegram the founder of "International Sports Chaplains" invited him to be one of the U.S. chaplains to minister to the participants and spectators at the Games. Rev. Howard is attending the Olympics with a Preston Bremus, a church member and student at N.C. Wesleyan College.
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Speaking of the Olympics, Team USA Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Kryzyzewski isn’t just passionate about the hardwood. Coach K is also passionate about his faith –- and plans for the new Catholic Cathedral Campus in Raleigh. He recorded this video clip before he left for the Olympics.
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An estimated 20,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses will gather this weekend and next at Raleigh’s PNC Arena for a major convention. The Safeguard Your Heart event is one of nearly 400 that have been taking place in cities across the US this year. The two 3-day weekend conferences will feature Bible-based activities and speeches.
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Duke Chapel will welcome its new Dean on September 1st, and it’s an historic choice. The Reverend Dr. Luke Powery will become the first African-American to hold the post, when he succeeds the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells. Dr. Powery comes to Duke from Princeton Theological Seminary. More details about Powery’s extensive background here.
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Folks at the Durham Rescue Mission say they are humbled and grateful for a $450,000 donation. It comes from a woman who felt led to help the ministry -– in memory of her son. Anthony Wilson covered the story for Eyewitness News and here's his report.
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Muslims in the Triangle and around the world are marking their holiest month of the year, Ramadan. As part of the commemoration, the Islamic Association of Raleigh is soliciting food donations from the community to distribute to the needy. Collection bins are set up in the IAR lobby. The food pantry there will be open every Saturday of Ramadan for food distribution.
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Everybody’s favorite re-po squad is back with a new season of reality TV. The stars of “Lizard Lick Towing,” shot in and around Wendell, NC, sat down with “The 700 Club” to talk about what many of their fans don’t get to see on their TV show: their faith. Here's the link.
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