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If you missed a few of my Monday columns in May, here\u2019s a chance to catch up on the odyssey of a pair of mischief-seeking boys who ended up locked in a boxcar, drinking stale beer to survive.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also the life of a Wake County man locked in a prison, who found redemption and new life in writing about the world he sees around him.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s the moment when, in the middle of chaos and fear, one Raleigh couple still managed to find lifelong love in a random place.<\/p>\n

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Do you have an idea for a column about someone interesting or a fascinating place? Is there an untold story about North Carolina that needs to be told? Email Shaffer at jshaffer@newsobserver.com.<\/p>\n

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Josh Shaffer and Dave Hendrickson. The source reporting referenced above was written by Josh Shaffer.<\/i><\/p>\n

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