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‘Can’t wrap my heart around it’: Local artist folds gun-violence grief into origami boxes

By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Gun violence concerns many, but statistics can be hard to picture. Local artist Leslie Lee is making the problem visible by encouraging people to put together origami boxes in remembrance of their loved ones. She calls them “Soul Boxes.” Madeleine Parish

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Power of Prayer: Friends & community rally behind teen hospitalized with flu complications

By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — It’s been nearly two weeks since 14-year-old Mileigh Mothershead was hospitalized at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Complications with the flu — along with a rare blood disorder that prevents her body from fighting off bacteria, developed into pneumonia weaking her

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‘Chance to be normal:’ Group hosts mountain retreat for families facing childhood cancer

By Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story     BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Lighthouse Family Retreat hosted a jampacked weekend for families dealing with childhood cancer in Black Mountain. The nonprofit hosted a weekend getaway Nov. 11-13 for six families currently battling cancer, along with 14 sponsor families. “We want to reach

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‘Chance to be normal:’ Group hosts mountain retreat for families facing childhood cancer

By Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story     BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Lighthouse Family Retreat hosted a jampacked weekend for families dealing with childhood cancer in Black Mountain. The nonprofit hosted a weekend getaway Nov. 11-13 for six families currently battling cancer, along with 14 sponsor families. “We want to reach

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