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'Many of these are the forgotten folks': State budget gives bonuses to NC direct care workers

By Harrison Gummel | January 24

The state allocated $133 million for these bonuses, with a maximum bonus amount of $2,000 per worker.

'Truly a force of nature': Martha Brunstein, friend of the public library, dies at 86

By Meagan Bergstrom | January 24

Former Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library President Martha Brunstein, 86, died on Dec. 26. The library and other Friends members honored her legacy ...

Durham entrepreneur Alvin Howard fights cruelty, shame with Good Steward Apparel

By Samuel Long | January 23

Al Howard said the clothes his business sells are about stewardship, which he defined as "the rent we pay to take up space in this world.” “Growing ...

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Carrboro Town Council approves police salary raise

By Waverly McIver | January 23

Chris Atack, Chief of Police in Carrboro, said that the department has experienced consistent issues with turnover, recruitment and retention, especially ...

'That little bit can be a lifeline': Local businesses receive ReVive Recovery Grants

By Ethan E. Horton | January 23

More than 70 percent of the grant recipients were women-owned enterprises, and 44 percent were owned by people of color.

NC hospitals face severe blood shortage, call for donors

By Ian Walniuk | January 23

Hospitals across North Carolina are facing a severe shortage of blood donors, primarily due to COVID-19 related issues. "... To have a substantial ...

Chapel Hill has a growing pickleball scene, but some courts are in disrepair

By Jenna Rupp | January 21

Over 100 people are playing pickleball in Chapel Hill every day, according to the Chapel Hill Pickleball website.

Durham nonprofit Book Harvest holds annual MLK day book drive

By Avery Baker | January 21

Durham-based non-profit Book Harvest held their 11th annual Dream Big Book Drive in Durham Central Park to provide books to children in need. The book ...

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N.C. Republicans vote to delay 2022 primary elections to June

By David Richman | January 20

The N.C. primary elections were originally scheduled for March 8 but were postponed to May 17 because of gerrymandering lawsuits.

Chapel Hill Transit to delay start time on Friday

By Lauren McCarthy | January 20

Chapel Hill Transit will delay services until 10 a.m on Friday due to hazardous road conditions.

CHCCS moves remote Friday, OCS closes ahead of winter storm

By Susie Webb | January 20

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will have a remote, virtual learning day for all students on Friday due to anticipated winter storm weather.

Education, housing, employment outlined as priorities in county racial equity survey

By Sarah Choi | January 20

The community questionnaire sent out in November and December garnered over 650 responses on racial equity priorities.

Artist uses community-donated film to create 3D project that emphasizes togetherness

By Adaliene Andsager | January 20

The "I REMEMBER" project involves donated film from local community members that Montana artist Elizabeth Stone and community members sewed together to ...

Orange County could face COVID-19 test shortage due to omicron surge

By Harrison Gummel | January 20

With the recent surge of the omicron variant, Orange County may face a possible shortage of COVID-19 tests. Over the past seven days, Orange County ...

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Cheri Beasley's U.S. Senate campaign gains momentum after Cooper endorsement

By Waverly McIver | January 19

"As someone who knows what it takes to win, I can tell you Cheri’s got it," Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press release. "She’s honest and trustworthy ...

UNC Center for Civil Rights director speaks at annual NAACP MLK Day celebration

By Samuel Long | January 18

The Chapel-Hill Carrboro virtually celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day on Monday. The event featured prerecorded videos of the UNC Gospel Choir, an ...

'A hometown hero': Carrboro celebrates folk musician on Libba Cotten Day

By Harrison Gummel | January 18

On Jan. 5, Carrboro celebrated Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten's birthday. The celebration honored Cotten's influence on American folk and blues music. ...

Officials encourage COVID-19 vaccination as Orange County faces omicron surge

By Christian Phillips | January 18

With this rise of omicron cases and the return of UNC students to campus, Orange County officials are urging community members to get vaccinated against ...

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Carrboro suspends indoor recreation programs and reservations through Jan. 30

By Lauren McCarthy | January 18

The Town of Carrboro will suspend all indoor recreation programs and reservations through Jan. 30.

Chapel Hill Public Library hosts annual book bingo

By Christian Ciocoiu | January 17

The game is free of charge to enter, and no purchase is required to win prizes. Those who complete their bingo card before Jan. 31 receive a free ...