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Theatres across the nation celebrate National Cinema Day, increase turnout

By Simon Tan | September 7

Last Saturday, the inaugural National Cinema Day kicked off in the U.S. sending ticket prices down to $3. Over 30,000 theaters participated across ...

'The needs are so great': Mental health professionals combat high therapy demand

By Eliza Benbow | September 7

Mental health professionals in North Carolina are working to combat the growing demand for mental health care. A variety of inequities and accessibility ...

''To not grow isn’t really an option': Chapel Hill community debates future of housing

By Harrison Gummel | September 7

As Chapel Hill faces a growing housing deficit that places pressure on economic vitality and diversity, the Town is working to secure additional housing. ...

UNC, Warren County residents commemorate anniversary of environmental justice movement

By Gabriel Morrison | September 6

This month, on the 40th anniversary of the environmental justice protests, Warren County residents are partnering with UNC's Wilson Library to commemorate ...

Analysis: Here’s what UNC football must do to beat Georgia State in Atlanta

By Shelby Swanson | September 6

UNC will have to shape up its defense, make some tweaks and stop Georgia State's run game if the Tar Heels hope to continue its new win streak on the ...

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'Another attempt at voter suppression': NC commission rejects restrictions on poll watchers

By Ian Walniuk | September 6

The NCSBE voted unanimously on Aug. 16 to approve restrictions on the conduct of precinct officials and poll observers at voting locations. This vote ...

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'I get paid in love': Culbreth Middle assistant librarian celebrates 36th year at the school

By Sierra President | September 5

Kaye Martinez, the assistant librarian at Culbreth Middle School, just started her 36th year in the position. where she has worked with over 34,000 students. “Whenever ...

OWASA to vote on strategic plan to address climate change, community needs

By Henry Thomas | September 5

On Sept. 8, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) will vote on its proposed strategic plan, which will determine the organization's actions for ...

'It’s not just health care': New state health improvement plan aims to promote health equity

By Lucy Marques | September 5

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released its 2022 State Health Improvement Plan (NC SHIP) in August. The plan explains strategies ...

Debut documentary of First Thursday Film Series screened at Chapel Hill Public Library

By Annie Gibson | September 5

The First Thursday Film Series will feature a documentary screening on the first Thursday of each month with expert commentary by one scholar and one ...

Peace and Justice Plaza hosts event for International Overdose Awareness Day

By Sam Kornylak | September 5

In Chapel Hill, the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department, in collaboration with Orange County Emergency Services Department and the Freedom ...

Chapel Hill begins developing Bus Rapid Transit project to improve service and safety

By Madelyn Van Meter | September 5

The Town of Chapel Hill has started to look for sponsorships to help with the development and implementation of the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (N-S ...

CHCCS plans to ask Orange County Commissioners to add funding for staff pay

By Maggie McIntyre | September 5

At its work session on Sept. 1, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education discussed sending a letter to the Orange County Board of County ...

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UNC founded nonprofit celebrates 20 years of free musical mentoring for children

By Zhuyu Li | September 5

Musical Empowerment, a nonprofit organization founded at UNC, hosted a benefit concert on Aug. 30 to celebrate its 20th anniversary and its mission of ...

N.C. Supreme Court hears arguments over ordering legislature to fund Leandro Plan

By Avery Baker | September 5

“One of the key things here is that this case is not weighing whether or not we need to invest more in education,” Mary Ann Wolf, president and executive ...

NC health experts discuss stigma and access to monkeypox vaccination in town hall

By Maddie Singleton | September 5

Health experts from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and other organizations discussed monkeypox testing, prevention and vaccines ...

NC court limits power of racially gerrymandered legislature to amend state constitution

By Ethan E. Horton | August 31

A racially gerrymandered legislature cannot propose amendments to the North Carolina Constitution, according to an Aug. 19 ruling from the N.C. Supreme ...

'I can only have one forkful': North Carolina has $6.2 billion state budget surplus

By Maddie Singleton | August 31

N.C. Rep. Graig Meyer, D-Orange, Caswell, said the surplus came from a couple different sources including federal assistance during the pandemic and sales ...

'Akin to murder': North Carolinians speak out as legislators debate Medicaid expansion

By Ian Walniuk | August 31

Mike Danforth is one of many North Carolinians who have lost their lives because they lack insurance. A 2019 study by the National Bureau of Economic ...

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NoDa Brewing Company to bring new location to Chapel Hill

By Caroline Kelly | August 30

NoDa, a Charlotte-based brewing company specializing in craft beers, plans to open their first Chapel Hill location on September 16. NoDa Brewing Co. ...