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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 ...

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Breaking down UNC's ongoing dean searches

By Madi Kirkman | January 23

UNC is actively conducting dean searches for the Adams School of Dentistry, Hussman School of Journalism and Media and Gillings School of Global Public ...

Defensive struggles on the road continue for UNC in its blowout loss to Wake Forest

By Jeremiah Holloway | January 23

UNC’s shooting efficiency was less than ideal — a subpar 27-81 translating to 33 percent — and the team did not do itself any favors on the defensive ...

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.

'A lot was missing': Marisol Nugent hopes to bring attention to women's wrestling

By Ike Bryant | January 20

North Carolina redshirt first-year Marisol Nugent is the first woman ever listed on an ACC varsity wrestling roster. Nugent, who has wrestled from ...

UNC BOG finance committee proposes performance-weighted budget model

By Emily Shih | January 20

The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance proposed a performance-weighted funding model Wednesday. The model would eliminate tuition ...

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 ...

'A change in effort': UNC men's basketball needs more sparks after 85-57 loss to Miami

By PJ Morales | January 19

In Tuesday's 57-85 defeat at the hands of Miami, the Tar Heels showed they don't shine as bright without star player Armando Bacot.

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 ...

Patricia Harris named UNC's senior director of education, operations and initiatives

By Aisha Baiocchi | January 18

On Jan. 24, Patricia "Trish" Harris will become the University Office of Diversity and Inclusion's new senior director of Education, Operations and Initiatives. “I ...

'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.