July 13, 2026

The Raleigh News And Observer

CULINARY SENSATION: Charlotte entrepreneur Shania Elliott-McDowell’s Decadent Chef reopening for business in February 2021

CULINARY SENSATION: Charlotte entrepreneur Shania Elliott-McDowell’s Decadent Chef reopening for business in February 2021

Andre Johnson February 16, 2021
AMERICA’S CHEF  Much to her delight, God is showing up and showing off in 2021 for Shania...
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AUTHOR’S MIDWIFE: Charlotte businesswoman Elder Joan T. Randall’s highly-anticipated anthology debuts, creating an international buzz

AUTHOR’S MIDWIFE: Charlotte businesswoman Elder Joan T. Randall’s highly-anticipated anthology debuts, creating an international buzz

Andre Johnson February 5, 2021
“Every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children...
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SWEET SIXTEEN: North Carolina writer Felicia C. Lucas enjoying considerable success as author with 16 books — and counting

SWEET SIXTEEN: North Carolina writer Felicia C. Lucas enjoying considerable success as author with 16 books — and counting

Andre Johnson January 28, 2021
For I can do everything through Christ, Who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 NLT) OWNING THE MOMENT...
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DECADE OF SUCCESS: North Carolina businesswoman Maxine Pearl Phillips McKoy defies toughest of odds to fulfill her Godly purpose

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Andre Johnson January 24, 2021
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard; She sets...
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MAKIN’ IT HAPPEN: Virginia Beach businesswoman Dr. Karen Hills Pruden has authored an impressive eight books — and counting

MAKIN’ IT HAPPEN: Virginia Beach businesswoman Dr. Karen Hills Pruden has authored an impressive eight books — and counting

Andre Johnson January 16, 2021
“Every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children...
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BUT GOD: Maryland school administrator Dr. Theresa A. Moseley discovers her divine purpose as an author amid her brother’s 1972 tragic

BUT GOD: Maryland school administrator Dr. Theresa A. Moseley discovers her divine purpose as an author amid her brother’s 1972 tragic

Andre Johnson January 15, 2021
And the LORD answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that...
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HOLY TRINITY BLESSINGS: North Carolina entrepreneur Felicia C. Lucas being used for God’s glory as proud CEO of a trio of business endeavors

HOLY TRINITY BLESSINGS: North Carolina entrepreneur Felicia C. Lucas being used for God’s glory as proud CEO of a trio of business endeavors

Andre Johnson January 12, 2021
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard; She sets...
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DESTINY STEPS: Charlotte Christian-based writer Marcia Riggs Hawkins savoring her divine purpose as an author

DESTINY STEPS: Charlotte Christian-based writer Marcia Riggs Hawkins savoring her divine purpose as an author

Andre Johnson January 9, 2021
Search me, God, and know my heart; Put me to the test and know my anxious thoughts....
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NEW BOOK: North Carolina native Tangela Collins-Myers defies toughest of odds, makes her authorship debut

NEW BOOK: North Carolina native Tangela Collins-Myers defies toughest of odds, makes her authorship debut

Andre Johnson January 6, 2021
I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13 NKJV) D–S–TERRIFIC AUTHORSHIP DEBUT In...
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BUSINESS NEWS: Longtime Charlotte entrepreneur Christal Spence Newkirk: ‘I believe coaching is my purpose and gift to give to others’

BUSINESS NEWS: Longtime Charlotte entrepreneur Christal Spence Newkirk: ‘I believe coaching is my purpose and gift to give to others’

Andre Johnson January 4, 2021
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch...
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