She said she's most proud of the work she's done to expand public education, especially early childhood education. Public education was the reason she ran for public office in the first place.
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Festival coordinator Travis Cinnamon said the event's organizers were forced to pivot to determine what safe activities they could hold in person and what they would have to make virtual while still honoring Pride.
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In its draft 20-year plan, the Town of Carrboro focuses on ensuring affordable housing, embracing climate action and furthering racial equity for all residents.
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House Bill 890 allows online orders at ABC stores and the purchase of a second alcoholic beverage at college sporting events. It also makes revisions to winery and distillery laws, allows ABC stores to sell refrigerated beverages and no longer requires the town of Cary to issue its own liquor licenses. The bill also establishes the North Carolina Spirituous Liquor Advisory Council. The council will be in charge of helping grow and develop the liquor industry in the state.
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Several service changes for Chapel Hill Transit went into effect Tuesday, with many routes running less frequently due to a driver shortage. In an effort to attract more employees, the Town of Chapel Hill recently approved a pay raise for all transit workers, increasing the starting wage to $16 an hour.
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The Town of Carrboro received an Award of Excellence in early September from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association's (3CMA) Savvy Awards for the installation of their Town Information Centers.
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Voters in Carrboro will vote to elect a new mayor this November, choosing between business-owner and artist Mike Benson and Town Council member Damon Seils. Here's a look at the candidates:
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Incumbent Pam Hemminger, Town Council member Hongbin Gu and UNC law student Zachary Boyce are all vying for the mayoral seat this election season.
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Content warning: This piece contains graphic descriptions of experiences transgender individuals have had with TSA security. The mother of a transgender teenager has refiled a lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration, arguing that her daughter's rights were violated while the two attempted to travel through Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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UNC environmental groups are working to deepen students' knowledge about climate change and its connection to public health.
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"As customers, we shouldn’t so easily take out our frustrations on restaurant staff as they might be having to do the work of multiple people while enduring the burden of rude customers and lengthy shifts to compensate for fewer employees."
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The Southern Oral History Program collects oral histories through recorded interviews that are able to capture first person experiences. This creates new primary sources that can add depth and context to existing historical records.
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Five candidates are vying for three seats in the Nov. 2 Carrboro Town Council election: Incumbents Barbara Foushee, Jacquelyn Gist and Randee Haven-O’Donnell and newcomers Aja Kelleher and Danny Nowell.
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The racial equity plan abides by a framework of all-encompassing questions that include more data and focus on disparities among marginalized groups, meaning decisions are likely to be more representative of the entire population.
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On Sept. 7, the hotel — formerly known as the Sheraton Europa until sold to ATMA Hotel Group in 2019 — reopened its doors to the public following an all-encompassing renovation.
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Masks will be required both on and off the field for athletes in high-risk sports, while athletes in lower-risk sports will only have to show proof of vaccination or participate in biweekly COVID tests.
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There's a higher demand for drivers at the moment since the county is back to in-person learning, CHCCS Director of Transportation Bradley Johnson said.
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At the time of her death, Faith Hedgepeth was a junior at UNC and had dreams of becoming a pediatrician. Hedgepeth, a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, was an active member of the Carolina Indian Circle and volunteered at the American Indian Center. Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares, whose relationship to Hedgepeth is unclear, was charged with first-degree murder in the Hedgepeth investigation, said Assistant Chief of Police Celisa Lehew, the lead investigator in the case. No further details about the case were revealed during Thursday’s press conference, and the homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
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“While we are all disappointed, the reactions I have seen from folks in the community, including performers, have been understanding and supportive of the decision,” council member Damon Seils said. “We are very excited about next year’s big anniversary festival.”
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Aside from not being native to the United States, English ivy has a tendency to climb trees, killing the foliage and working its way into the tree bark. Ivy also adds weight to trees, making them more susceptible to storm damage. This can lead to a harboring of moisture, which promotes tree rot.
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