“It's kind of a win-win," Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, the state health director and chief medical officer of the NCDHHS, said. "It allows us to make sure the hospitals can be open and allows the hospitals to be able to pay that extra 10 percent so there's no state dollars in Medicaid expansion."
Chapel Hill Media Group, which includes 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com, is moving from its University Place office to 1525 E. Franklin St., which formerly housed the offices of Franklin Street Realty.
In episode 3 of Before You Vote, City & State desk editor Ethan Horton continues to break down what you need to know before voting in the 2023 local elections. This week, writers Emma Hall and Tori Newby join the podcast to talk about the Carrboro Town Council race and how Chapel Hill candidates view issues like park sustainability and the environment.
“What I bonded with Gene over was that we both recognize that our different views and perspectives on things actually, when brought together, created a clearer picture of what was the best route to take,” former Chapel Hill mayor Mark Kleinschmidt said.
The two main types of nonprofit organizations under federal law are 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s. 501(c)(3)s are often referred to as public charities, while 501(c)(4)s are referred to as social welfare organizations. One of the main differences between the two types is that 501(c)(3)s are prohibited from endorsing political candidates or participating in partisan political advocacy.
On July 22, a fire broke out at Mediterranean Deli on West Franklin Street while a contractor was doing roofing work. A little over two months later, the owner, Jamil Kadoura, and his staff are navigating a new normal for the restaurant as its building remains closed. Kadoura said that while the restaurant ...
The N.C. General Assembly passed the 2023-25 state budget on Sept. 22 after months of debate between Republican leaders about where state funds should be allocated. Some of the biggest provisions in the budget include Medicaid expansion, tax cuts and increased salaries for state employees.
Jason Merrill, Catherine Fray and Eliazar Posada announced on Sept. 14 that they are forming the Carrboro Better Together Slate, so voters can elect the three candidates united by similar values. April Mills and Stephanie Wade are also running for the open council seats.
The Carrboro Town Council has asked for community engagement to decide which path option the town should choose to complete the existing Bolin Creek Greenway, Catherine Lazorko, the communication and engagement director for the Town of Carrboro, said.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is implementing pay raises and consolidated bus stops to allieviate its bus driver shortage. Andy Jenks, the chief communication officer for CHCCS, said all morning routes will be covered for the first day of school.
In episode 3 of Before You Vote, City & State desk editor Ethan Horton continues to break down what you need to know before voting in the 2023 local elections. This week, writers Emma Hall and Tori Newby join the podcast to talk about the Carrboro Town Council race and how Chapel Hill candidates view issues like park sustainability and the environmental protection. Don't forget to vote! Early voting ends tomorrow and this Tuesday, November 7, is Election Day. Audio editing by Sierra Pfeifer and music by Adrian Tillman.
