Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of several members to the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force. The mission of the task force is to advise state government offices on ways to promote economic development, equitable practices, health and wellness in disadvantaged communities impacted by COVID-19.
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Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of several members to the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force. The mission of the task force is to advise state government offices on ways to promote economic development, equitable practices, health and wellness in disadvantaged communities impacted by COVID-19.
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Chapel Hill Transit Director Brian Litchfield said Moovit has been on his phone for several years. Moovit includes other transit options, including Uber and Lyft, in the app so users have multiple transportation options, he added. Walking directions are also integrated into the app.
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Golden Fig Books, an independent Durham bookstore, is opening a new store in Carrboro at Carr Mill Mall on Friday, Nov. 18.
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Some areas of NC-54 lack crosswalks near bus stops, which poses a problem to pedestrians trying to reach those across the road. The highway is one of those listed in the Town's crash report for 2021 as one with high occurrences of crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians.
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Last Saturday evening, members of the Azerbaijani diaspora, Triangle-area officials and Washington, D.C.-based foreign policy analysts gathered to celebrate the second annual Azerbaijan Victory and Flag Day.
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On Nov. 2, Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month to celebrate the eight state-recognized indigenous tribes. Since 1990, the month has continued to serve as an opportunity to honor the cultures and histories of American Indian tribes within North Carolina and across the country.
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North Carolina is facing very high levels of influenza-like illness much earlier this year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of positive flu tests are already peaking higher than they have been in the previous five years.
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The film festival will showcase nearly 50 independent films, all focusing on the South and Southern culture. The two feature-length films were both written by UNC alumni.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents face difficulties as interest rates and home prices rise and housing becomes more challenging to find. Since 2017, the average rent in Chapel Hill has increased by 37 percent, according to the Town of Chapel Hill's 2022 Affordable Housing Annual Report.
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On Nov. 5, Carrboro musician Elizabeth Cotten posthumously received the Early Influence Award from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. She joined other inductees into the Hall of Fame, including Eminem, Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie during the foundation’s 37th annual ceremony, hosted in Los Angeles.
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At the Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday, the OCS Equity Task Force presented their equity plan update and outline for equity training for the Board. After the presentation, the Board unanimously accepted the proposal. The plan focused on three areas: professional development, curriculum adoption and creation and student and community engagement.
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Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes was appointed to North Carolina’s Juvenile Justice Planning Committee, a part of Gov. Roy Cooper's Crime Commission. The commission advises the state lawmakers on crime and justice issues, and the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee focuses on juveniles involved in the justice system and at-risk youth.
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School psychologists across the state work with students, parents and other staff members to implement interventions to address behavioral and academic struggles. They also conduct evaluations of students who are suspected of having a disability and might require specially-designed instruction.
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Gerry Williams has been selling records for 45 years and hosting record shows in Carrboro for the last 18. His most recent record show on Sunday was at the Carrboro Century Center. Since 2004, the November event has been one of Williams' two annual shows sponsored by the Town of Carrboro.
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Republicans have reclaimed a majority of the N.C. Supreme Court with the election of Judge Richard Dietz to Seat 3 and Trey Allen to Seat 5. Both seats were previously held by Democrats, allowing Republicans to take a 5-2 majority.
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Police reports issued over the past few years by the Carrboro Police Department and Chapel Hill Police Department show that traffic stops disproportionately impact Black and Hispanic drivers. In response to these data trends, local police and governments have cooperated to reduce differences in enforcement.
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Chapel Hill Mayor Pan Hemminger said the Town has been transparent about what it has learned about coal ash at 828 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. But, one group believes that the organization hired to test the site failed to provide the Town with a complete assessment of health risks caused by coal ash.
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A lack of affordable housing and other factors are seen as driving homelessness in Orange County, and local organizations seek to provide resources and personal help to the community.
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As of 2:03 a.m. on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C. 13th) has won North Carolina's contested U.S. Senate seat per unofficial election results. At the time of publication, neither party has gained a majority in the Senate.
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Democrat Renée Price will represent District 50 in the North Carolina House of Representatives according to unofficial results on Tuesday. The seat was previously held by N.C. House Rep. Graig Meyer (D-Caswell, Orange), who is set to represent District 23 in the N.C. Senate.
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