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

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

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

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