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Photos: Jim Bakker, ‘Praise the Lord’ television evangelist brought down by scandal, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the pioneering and boyish TV evangelist who, along with his wfe Tammy Faye, created the Praise The Lord Club, (PTL) that became a symbol of the flashy greed of the 1980s near Charlotte that collapsed amid sex and money scandals, sending him in prison for fraud, died Monday, according to his wife, Lori, on his Instagram page. This story was originally published October 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM. Scott Sharpe is the visuals editor at The News & Observer.
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Moment of Joy: Celebration
This photo was taken at the end of the Service of the Living Tradition, which honors religious professionals’ milestones, at General Assembly 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Music Director David B. Smith, from All Souls Tulsa, ended the service with rousing music that got participants, attendees, and choir members dancing in the aisles.
Nancy Pierce retires after 30 years as Unitarian Universalist General Assembly photographer
Documentary photographer Nancy Pierce, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, retired in July 2023 after photographing every in-person General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association since 1993. Here, she presents some of the standout moments from her decades covering the event, arranged thematically. (For full captions and photographer reflections, view on Flickr.)
UUA General Assembly Photo Retrospective
Documentary photographer Nancy Pierce, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, retired in July 2023 after photographing every in-person General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association since 1993. Here, she presents some of the standout moments from her decades covering the event, arranged thematically. (For full captions and photographer reflections, view on Flickr.)
Près de 6 millions de dollars récoltés pour protéger la maison natale de Nina Simone
Une vente aux enchères d'oeuvres d'art et un gala à New York au profit du projet de restauration de la maison natale de la diva soul et militante des droits civiques Nina Simone, ont permis de récolter près de 6 millions de dollars, au-delà des espérances des organisateurs, ont-ils annoncé mardi.
The Latest: China seeks to control COVID-19 flare-up
In this photo provided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, second-grade students at McAlpine Elementary School take part in the classroom learning portion of Camp CMS, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' summer program, in Charlotte, NC, Thursday June 17, 2021. Across the country, school districts were able to greatly expand their summer offerings by leveraging federal pandemic relief funding.
Speakers address challenges in recruitment, retention of nephrology nurses
August 31, 2020 3 min read Save Source/Disclosures Source: Larson K, et al. Session #112. Presented at: American Nephrology Nurses Association National Symposium; Aug. 29-31, 2020 (virtual meeting). Disclosures: Larson reports she is employed by United Healthcare. Luehr and Pierce report no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on .
Photo gallery: Highlights from the 2019 UUA General Assembly
Photo gallery: Highlights from the 2019 UUA General Assembly Photo highlights from the 2019 UUA General Assembly Nancy Pierce, John Benford, Christopher L. Walton 9/12/2019 UU World Magazine , published by the Unitarian Universalist Association This year, UU World brought two professional photographers to the UUA General Assembly in Spokane, Washington.
Birthplace of singer, activist Nina Simone to be preserved
This undated handout photo made available by Nancy Pierce shows the an interior room of the home of jazz singer Nina Simone in Tryon, NC. The dilapidated wooden cottage in North Carolina that was the birthplace of singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone now has the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.The trust said in a news release Tuesday, June 19, 2018, that it will develop and find a new use for the house in Tryon where Simone was born in 1933.
Birthplace of singer, activist Nina Simone to be preserved
This undated handout photo made available by Nancy Pierce shows the birthplace of jazz singer Nina Simone in Tryon, NC. The dilapidated wooden cottage in North Carolina that was the birthplace of singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone now has the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The trust said in a news release Tuesday, June 19, 2018, that it will develop and find a new use for the house in Tryon where Simone was born in 1933.
Birthplace of singer, activist Nina Simone to be preserved
This undated handout photo made available by Nancy Pierce shows the birthplace of jazz singer Nina Simone in Tryon, NC. The dilapidated wooden cottage in North Carolina that was the birthplace of singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone now has the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The trust said in a news release Tuesday, June 19, 2018, that it will develop and find a new use for the house in Tryon where Simone was born in 1933.
Nina Simone's spirit will live on at her NC birthplace, named a 'National Treasure'
This is the birthplace of Nina Simone (born Eunice Waymon), 30 Livingston St, Tryon, NC. Nancy Pierce Nina Simone's childhood house in Tryon has been named a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation — one of fewer than 100 nationwide and one of only two in North Carolina.
Birthplace of singer, activist Nina Simone to be preserved
This undated handout photo made available by Nancy Pierce shows the birthplace of jazz singer Nina Simone in Tryon, NC. The dilapidated wooden cottage in North Carolina that was the birthplace of singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone now has the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The trust said in a news release Tuesday, June 19, 2018, that it will develop and find a new use for the house in Tryon where Simone was born in 1933.
Birthplace of singer, activist Nina Simone to be preserved
This undated handout photo made available by Nancy Pierce shows the an interior room of the home of jazz singer Nina Simone in Tryon, NC. The dilapidated wooden cottage in North Carolina that was the birthplace of singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone now has the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.The trust said in a news release Tuesday, June 19, 2018, that it will develop and find a new use for the house in Tryon where Simone was born in 1933.
Birthplace of singer, activist Nina Simone to be preserved
This undated handout photo made available by Nancy Pierce shows the an interior room of the home of jazz singer Nina Simone in Tryon, NC. The dilapidated wooden cottage in North Carolina that was the birthplace of singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone now has the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.The trust said in a news release Tuesday, June 19, 2018, that it will develop and find a new use for the house in Tryon where Simone was born in 1933.
Nancy Pierce - The Independent-Journal: Obituaries
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Pierce; daughters, Kenni Pierce, April Pierce; mother, Bonnie Nace; siblings, Mary "Cricket" (Mike) Crump, Brian (Sharron) Nace; brothers-in-law, Michael (Roxanne) Pierce, Richard Pierce, Paul (Sophia) Pierce; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Hugh "Buster" Nace; sister, Pam Thebeau; sister-in-law, Michelle Pierce.
Nancy Lasley Pierce - Clarksdale Press Register: Obituaries
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