The Honorable Michael Morgan (right), a former North Carolina Supreme Court associate justice, recites the oath of office for Dr. Anthony J. Davis (left) during the September 22,2023 investiture ceremony at Livingstone College. Davis is Livingstone College's 13th president and the first alumnus in 25 years to serve as president. Submitted photo

SALISBURY — “I can’t wait until I can take a knife, cut a Sunkist orange into quarters and enjoy it.”

Such a small urge might not seem like a tall task but denying himself foods that he loves has become a reality for Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony Davis Jr. as he has battled end-stage renal disease.

Davis and the college over which he presides are no strangers to anonymous donations during the past couple of years, but news of the late

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