On Jan. 26, the Town of Pittsboro filed a lawsuit against several companies allegedly involved in the widespread contamination of PFAS in the area, including in the Town’s drinking water. PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are a class of synthetic chemicals made up of carbon and fluorine atoms.
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On Jan. 26, the Town of Pittsboro filed a lawsuit against several companies allegedly involved in the widespread contamination of PFAS in the area, including in the Town’s drinking water. PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, are a class of synthetic chemicals made up of carbon and fluorine atoms.
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Carl Kenney, an adjunct professor at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, said the Black press has always been a vehicle to counter negative imagery of Black people and counter white assumptions about freedom and truth.
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In January and February of last year, the ETC Institute administered a survey to Chapel Hill residents and 429 households responded. The responses were used to help the Town establish budget priorities and refine policy decisions. Chapel Hill Transit was ranked 6 out of 13 that should receive the most support from the Town.
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On Saturday, Chapel Hill and Carrboro celebrated Transit Equity Day, which lined up with Rosa Parks’ birthday in order to commemorate her role in the Civil Rights Movement. The day focuses on not only improving transit infrastructure, but increasing pedestrian safety and environmental equity.
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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district is facing a shortage of bus drivers, resulting in a transportation crisis that affects students on a daily basis. André Stewart, the district’s chief operations officer, said that every day, there are 15 school bus routes that are not covered due to the lack of drivers
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A recent report published by WalletHub, placed North Carolina 39th overall in family-friendliness. The average cost of child care per year in North Carolina is $9,255 for infants and $7,592 for a 4-year-old.
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Nora El-Khouri Spencer, now the CEO of Hope Renovations in Carrboro, came to realize that construction and contracting was not presented as an option for women and she wanted to try to help fill the gap.
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Crimes that occur on UNC's campus and in the rest of Chapel Hill fall under different policing jurisdictions. But, sometimes the lines between UNC Police and the Chapel Hill Police Department become blurred, possibly confusing both students are residents.
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Chapel Hill's new poet laureate Cortland Gilliam recently began in his position, and he hopes to amplify suppressed voices and educate young members of the community. Gilliam's objectives as poet laureate include highlighting the voices of marginalized people and honoring the local community that has supported him through his time as a graduate student and doctoral candidate at UNC.
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Triangle Restaurant Week is open to all restaurants in the area, as long as they meet the event requirements. In the past, Butler said over 100 restaurants have participated and generated $1.6 million in extra revenue. The requirements include offering special three-course menu options and fixed pricing.
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Chapel Hill OB-GYN Dr. Amy Bryant filed a lawsuit in the federal district court for the Middle District of North Carolina last Wednesday that could impact abortion access across the country. Bryant's complaint challenges North Carolina's restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, the first of a two-pill regimen that terminates pregnancy within 10 weeks of gestation. She argues that North Carolina's restrictions on mifepristone contest regulations set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "Medication abortion is safe and effective – there’s no medical reason for politicians to interfere or restrict access to it, or for states to force doctors to comply with mandates not supported by medicine or science," Bryant said in a press release.
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As the local community watches as UNC grapples with detectable lead levels in the drinking water of over 125 buildings, some questions have been raised about the safety of other educational institutions. Data from Clean Water for Carolina Kids shows that some preschools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area are also seeing perceptible levels.
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The Town of Chapel Hill recently received $2 million in Community Project Funding to be put toward downtown streetscape improvements. Funds will be used to replace traffic light poles as well as potential projects like curb cutting.
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The distillery produced a wide variety of liquors, including vodka, gin, unaged whisky and wheat whiskey. Visitors were offered a tour of the distillery on Friday and Saturday nights, where they could try samples of liquors and learn about the distillation process and various spirits.
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Chapel Hill and Carrboro have released their summer camp program schedule for the 2023 season. Residents and non-residents are eligible to sign up for the camps focused on topics like drama, fishing and ultimate frisbee.
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The Chapel Hill Alliance for a Livable Town says it advocates for policy to address issues in the community, especially those surrounding sustainable development. But some community members argue the organization's actions are more harmful than they are helpful.
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The Estes Drive Connectivity Project is entering its next phase of construction, converting more of Estes Drive to one-way traffic. Contractors will shut down part of the road and begin work this week. Transportation Planning Manager for Chapel Hill Bergen Watterson said the closures will last until the end of the project, which is projected for fall 2023.
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After a recent report of sexual assault on a Chapel Hill Transit bus, leaders are working to ensure passenger safety – both on buses and at bus stops. Director Brian Litchfield said Chapel Hill Transit is “incredibly safe” because of well-trained staff, supervisors and a crisis team equipped to deescalate situations.
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The North Carolina General Assembly continued their long session on Wednesday – their first legislative session after new members were sworn in on Jan. 11. A total of 26 bills were filed in the N.C. House of Representatives on Wednesday and Thursday. Between Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 34 bills were filed in the Senate.
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Orange County Schools received $32,265 for modernization in career and technical (CTE) education programs in its middle schools.
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