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The Curious Scout

The Curious Scout is a newsletter for individuals who value community-centered stories, curiosity-driven reporting, and a behind-the-scenes look at how local journalism works.

Non-Biological Cruelty: How We Learned to Stop Being Human

Oct 17, 2025

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12 min read

Non-Biological Cruelty: How We Learned to Stop Being Human

What my NEST fatigues taught me about the ICE raids in Chicago. New from The Curious Scout

Diara J. Townes
Diara J. Townes
Scout's Compass: The Place

Sep 26, 2025

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10 min read

Scout's Compass: The Place

Or, my ongoing quest for the perfect place to remote work in Central North Carolina, and the unexpected spaces that created meaning when I needed it most.

Diara J. Townes
Diara J. Townes
Scout's Compass: The Call

Aug 28, 2025

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11 min read

Scout's Compass: The Call

“Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of your choosing” – The role of fate on my journey as a local journalist in North Carolina

Diara J. Townes
Diara J. Townes
Curiosity as a Superpower

Aug 18, 2025

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7 min read

Curiosity as a Superpower

Learn more about The Curious Scout, a monthly newsletter serving Central North Carolinians, the environmentally conscious and genuinely curious.

Diara J. Townes
Diara J. Townes

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