At UNC, where the majority of alcohol violations occur in traditionally first-year residence halls. The Daily Tar Heel has outlined habits and trends from the past seven years regarding the use and abuse of alcohol at UNC.
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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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In the Jan. 30 meeting of the Faculty Executive Committee, members discussed matters regarding the new School of Civic Life, language in Board of Governor's proposals and the University’s formation of a committee for academic freedom and free expression.
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Over the years, the occurrences of theft on UNC's campus have continued to increase. Students and the chief of UNC Police share their experiences with the issue — one which often occurs in plain sight.
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Approximately one-in-five UNC students are food insecure. This means that on top of completing homework, studying for exams and spending time in classes, many students have to worry about how they will get their next meal. Resources and studies on-campus work to eliminate the consequences of food deserts and food insecurity. “The last thing that someone wants to be concerned with is, 'Am I gonna eat today?' 'Am I gonna have to only eat twice today and be a little bit hungry to make it to Friday before my next paycheck?'” Margaret Matthews, the vice president of Carolina Cupboard, said. “That is just an added stressor to an already stressful life situation at UNC.”
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The Town of Chapel Hill owns and operates a number of affordable housing units within Chapel Hill and Carrboro, including single up to multiplex residences. Though the Town owns over 300 properties, the area currently faces a deficit of over 5,000 affordable units.
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North Carolina ranks 50th in school funding effort and 48th in overall funding level, according to an annual report by the Education Law Center. Parents and administrators cited a lack of instructional staff and inadequate supplies as areas affected by low funding.
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The development and preservation of the Town of Chapel Hill's new affordable housing units struggles to keep up with demand, despite increases in funding. This fiscal year, the Town plans to preserve 350 affordable units and develop 30 affordable units. Last fiscal year, the Town funded the preservation of 509 affordable units and the development of 11 affordable units.
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According to data from North Carolina Healthy Schools, 10 percent of high schoolers in the state attempted suicide in 2021. Among students who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, 21 percent surveyed said they attempted suicide during the same year.
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Detectable levels of lead have now been discovered in at least one fixture of 125 buildings on UNC’s campus, with 27 having a sample above the Environmental Protection Agency's action threshold of 15 parts per billion.
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Downtown Chapel Hill had over 9 million visitors in 2022 — an increase of over 1.6 million from the last year — according to the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.
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In April of 2021, the University Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward submitted its recommendation letter for the renaming of 10 buildings. The next group in the process, the Chancellor’s Committee to Review History and Race Commission Resolution, recently submitted its recommendations to Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz for the building renaming.
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As numerous deans have left their positions at UNC over the past year, positions have been filled and search committees have been formed. Former deans share their experiences, reasons for leaving and hopes for the future.
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Local businesses in Chapel Hill have been working to build and maintain strong community support and provide for community needs in a rapidly developing area. Just this year, Basecamp, Prologue Used and Rare Books, 1922 by Carolina Coffee Shop and Still Life Chapel Hill opened on Franklin Street.
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The Town of Chapel Hill has allocated $9.1 million towards affordable housing this year. That money will help build over 300 units, many for those earning less than 30 percent of the area's median income.
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