Local governments are carefully planning out their use of remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act — the federal effort to help communities with economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Orange County received a total of $28.8 million from the act and has $4.45 million remaining.
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In the first 2023 meeting of the UNC Faculty Council, updates on the pandemic were shared along with discussions of the approved UNC absence policy and the presentation of the 2022 Thomas Jefferson Award.
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"We’ve all seen the 'peaked in high school' tweets and TikTok videos. We know the stereotypical person who shares nostalgic memories on social media, wears their high school sweatshirt, reminisces on their 'glory days' and goes back to visit their favorite teacher. But why is that a bad thing? What’s wrong with reflecting on those days in a positive light?"
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This victory provides momentum for the team as they prepare to face EAGL opponent George Washington at Carmichael this weekend.
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Emergency food benefits for North Carolina families — supplied through the federal Food and Nutrition Services due to the COVID-19 pandemic — are set to end in March 2023. The emergency allotments will cease due to the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2023) at the federal level in December, which terminates Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program emergency allotments in all states after February.
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As of Jan. 16, Carolyn Ebeling will be joining the Hussman School of Journalism and Media as an embedded counselor specifically for students' mental health needs. The new position hopes to create a safe space for students within the school with numerous services.
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"I hope that, when you listen to this cacophony of genres, you remember to trust yourself both now and in the future. You’ve gotten through all the hardship life has thrown your way so far, and there’s no reason why you can’t keep getting through it."
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"The hourly rate of the Dogwood Parking Deck is $1.50 per hour, with a daily maximum of $10. Although it seems like a small expense, the sum can quickly add up when a patient has to stay in the hospital long-term or have families visit them daily."
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The Carolina Global Photography Exhibition opened at the FedEx Global Education Center earlier this month for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The exhibition showcases finalists from the Carolina Global Photography Competition and features photos from over 30 countries.
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In last week's Energy Transition Town Hall meeting, UNC students and staff spoke about the future of sustainability at the University, the cogeneration plant and action in the future.
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The incoming transfer class is ranked No. 12 in the nation and features experienced players on both sides of the ball, including standouts from the ACC, MAC, Sun Belt and Southern Conference.
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"Writing and expression serves as rebellion, whereas AI serves as a protective cover for the world’s corporations and those in power."
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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education met on Thursday. The school board spent a large part of the meeting hearing community members' public comments and presentations from students and committees across Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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As the cost of rent and homeownership in Chapel Hill continues to climb, the Town of Chapel Hill has increased its public housing budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
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“As soon as we get a defensive stop, I’m just so excited to sprint down the court,” junior wing Alyssa Ustby said. “That might sound weird, but I really am. Because I love to compete and I love to try to outrun my opponent down the floor, I just get a thrill from doing that.”
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Rachel Goode won the Society for Social Work and Research's 2023 Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award this month. Her unique research is centered around eating disorders like binge and emotional eating, treatments for obesity and strategies for developing a healthy relationship with food. “Because people think thin affluent white women, they’re not looking at Black women who may be in a larger body,” Goode said. “They’re assuming that ‘Oh, because they’re in a larger body, they couldn’t have an eating disorder.’”
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Saxsquatch, a saxophone-wielding, Bigfoot-costume-wearing performer, has amassed a significant social media following and has even appeared on the Tonight Show — but he owes his origins to Chapel Hill.
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The game showcased the Tar Heels’ renowned transition attack, which disorganized the Yellow Jacket defense even after a fast break opportunity was taken away.
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Behind a plethora of dominating dual wins, the North Carolina wrestling team (5-6, 1-0 ACC) cruised past the Duke Blue Devils (3-6, 0-1 ACC), 37-6, on Friday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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The No.18 North Carolina men's tennis team fell 4-3 to No. 9 South Carolina on Sunday afternoon in its first road game of the season.
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