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North Carolina Woman Reunites with Mother After 24 Years

3/28/2026

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Amanda Smith, a North Carolina woman, reunited with her mother Michele Hundley Smith after 24 years.
Michele Hundley Smith was reported missing in December 2001 after her husband said she went shopping and never returned.
Hundley Smith was found on February 19, 2026, after receiving a tip.
Amanda Smith forgave her mother, saying, "Life’s too short for me to hold a grudge against her because she’s my mom."

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Story summary

Amanda Smith, a North Carolina woman, reunited with her mother Michele Hundley Smith after 24 years.
Michele Hundley Smith was reported missing in December 2001 after her husband said she went shopping and never returned.
Hundley Smith was found on February 19, 2026, after receiving a tip.
Amanda Smith forgave her mother, saying, "Life’s too short for me to hold a grudge against her because she’s my mom."