Gray Whitley [+] photojournalist's photostream  

Wilson NC - Resident student Judith Urias, 18, makes her way navigating to and from the bus station as part of the Orientation and Mobility Training program with the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. Urias, who is also deaf, is partially blind with cataracts and uses a cane to assist her with walking. The Orientation and Mobility Training program, with learning assistance from a dedicated instructor, gives deaf and blind students a chance to become part of their community and lets recipients gain hands-on travel experiences in a variety of settings. (Photo by Gray Whitley)

Wilson NC - Photographer Burk Uzzle at his studio displaying a new series of large-format prints to be exhibited at the Laurence Miller Gallery in New York City. The collection of 14 prints, titled "BURNED," is featured at the legendary Laurence Miller Gallery on West 57th Street, Jan. 12 through March 31, 2012. (Photo by Gray Whitley)

Wilson NC - Festival goers walk through an vine covered allyway to the Whirli-Kids Zone amusement area at the 7th annual Wilson Whirligig Festival. The festival honors the whirligig creations of North Carolina folk artist Vollis Simpson with live bands, food and craft vendors, colorful art displays and a whirligig contest. (Photo by Gray Whitley)

Wilson NC - Runners participate in The Nash Street Mile held Saturday morning, November 19, 2011. The annual benefit event features a 10K run, a 5K run and an all-age walk through the business and historic residential districts of Wilson. The mission of The Nash Street Mile is to bring the citizens of Wilson and surrounding communities together to raise money for the Compassionate Care Fund of WilMed Healthcare Foundation. (Photo by Gray Whitley)

Bailey NC - Arnie Formo, Boy Scout leader and camp elder, stands near marked trees at the Little Bear campsite at Camp Charles, November 9, 2011. Formo opposes a planned clear-cut at Camp Charles and feels it's important to keep the integrity of the woods for all generations to learn from and enjoy. Advocates say that a practice of clear-cutting by the Boy Scouts of America and the East Carolina Council defeats an ethic of conservation and will destroy the natural beauty of the area. The Boys Scouts of America say the money gained from the sale of reserve timber will help financially support the organization. (Photo by Gray Whitley)