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'The best it has ever been': Former deans confident despite increased leadership turnover

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. 

Franklin Street, Chapel Hill businesses continue to survive, rely on community

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.

'Very few options': 2022 sees increase in affordable housing units, but issues persist

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.

Assessment data shows declining scores, achievement gap for NC students

The National Assessment for Educational Progress results for 2022 show that the average reading and mathematics scores for fourth- and eighth-grade students in North Carolina have declined since 2019. Average scores for both categories also declined on a national level. 

Over 60 UNC campus buildings test positive for lead

Lead has been detected in at least one fixture of 61 buildings on UNC’s campus, as of data released November 15. Avery Residence Hall and the building that houses Campus Health join 18 other buildings in having at least one fixture that tested above the Environmental Protection Agency’s threshold of 15 parts per billion (ppb), requiring water systems to take remedial action.

Analysis: How legitimate is Drake Maye's Heisman candidacy?

The end of UNC quarterback Drake Maye’s 2022 season remains unwritten, but one thing is clear: with continued play at this level, Maye should be in discussion for the Heisman. 

Chapel Hill and Carrboro policing data shows racial disparities in traffic stops

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.  

Field hockey, a staple of UNC's athletic identity, reckons with its diversity issues

For many years, the Tar Heels' roster has been one with very little color. However, this lack of diversity is apparent at college programs across the nation.

Link between lack of affordable housing and home insecurity evident in Orange County, activists say

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. 

Here's where you can vote on election day Nov. 8

2021-2022 NCDPI data indicates disparities in CHCCS school performance

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released performance data for school districts in the stat this September, which indicated disparities in performance between students based on provided demographic information. 

A look at early voting turnout numbers in Orange County before the midterm elections

As of Oct. 30, just over one-fifth of registered voters in Orange County have cast their ballots absentee mail-in or in-person. Early voting will be open until Nov. 5, and Election Day is on Nov. 8. 

How much money are candidates for federal and state legislative races spending?

The Daily Tar Heel takes a look at how much state and local political candidates have raised and spent so far during this election cycle. 

Editorial: Our endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections

"The Editorial Board, composed of eighteen graduate and undergraduate students, has made its endorsements for the upcoming midterm elections."

What water sources have tested positive for lead on campus?

Over 41,000 North Carolinians have cast absentee vote for the midterm elections

According to state data, the number of absentee voters for the 2022 midterm election has significantly increased compared to the number from the 2018 midterm election.

The demographics of abortion in Orange County

In Orange County, there were 253 people who received abortions in 2020, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.

What you need to know about crisis pregnancy centers in North Carolina

Crisis Pregnancy Centers provide emotional support programs to individuals struggling with the decision to either continue or terminate a pregnancy. They also provide free distribution of supplies like diapers, baby formula, strollers, clothes and breast pumps. They do not, however, provide abortions.

NC abortion providers see increase in out-of-state patients following Roe reversal

The number of out-of-state patients seeking abortion care in North Carolina has more than tripled after southern states continue to restrict abortion access. N.C. organizations are making an effort to educate and open abortion access to all despite location or cost. 

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools invests in employees through $2 million budget expansion

On Sept. 15, the CHCCS Board of Education moved to approve the 2022-2023 budget resolution, which added several points to the previously approved budget for the fiscal year.