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Monday September 20th

Community Members Attend Inaugural Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Events

Yalitza Ramos, the newly appointed director of the Campus Y, poses for a portrait at the building on Sept. 14, 2021.

UNC Campus Y names new director

By Emily Orland | 8:16pm

On Aug. 26, Yalitza Ramos was announced as the new director of the Campus Y after having served as interim director for 18 months. Ramos is a double Tar Heel with a background in social work.

While serving as interim director, Ramos was also director of the Bonner Leaders Program.
She has worked with multiple local nonprofits and organizations throughout her time at UNC, including Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, the Orange County Literacy Council, the Compass Center for Women and Families and Girls on the Run.

Chapel Hill council member Hongbin Gu asks a question of Tim O'Brien (not pictured) during a Bloomberg 2020 "strategy session" at the campaign's Chapel Hill office on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

Orange County Government announces new racial equity plan

By Grant Alexander | 10:51pm

In the Sept. 18 game against Davidson, junior middle blocker Niki Khoshatefeh (6) serves the ball. UNC won three out of three sets.

UNC volleyball blending youth and experience in historic 11-0 start

By Noah Monroe | 7:29pm

Orange County School Board Chair Will Atherton speaks at a joint school boards meeting between Orange County Public Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting took place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at the Whitted Building in Hillsborough, N.C.

Orange County Schools BOE votes against vaccine mandate for student-athletes

By Peyton Brown | 6:24pm

Rolanda Hedgepeth, Faith Hedgepeth's sister, comforts her mother, Connie Hedgepeth, at a press conference Thursday. At the press conference, Chapel Hill police announced that an arrest has been made in the investigation of Faith Hedgepeth's murder in 2012.

Nine years later, suspect arrested in murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth

By Praveena Somasundaram | Sep. 16

DTH Photo Illustration. Girlboss culture only serves white, wealthy and educated women who pursue opportunities in white-collar industries, says senior writer Caitlyn Yaede.

Column: Gaslight, gatekeep, goodbye mainstream feminism

By Caitlyn Yaede | Sep. 16

A Carrboro crowd listening to music during a previous Carrboro music festival. Photo courtesy of Scott Scala.

Town of Carrboro cancels 2021 Carrboro Music Festival as COVID-19 cases surge

By Emmy Martin | Sep. 16

“While we are all disappointed, the reactions I have seen from folks in the community, including performers, have been understanding and supportive of the decision,” council member Damon Seils said. “We are very excited about next year’s big anniversary festival.”

Flags placed on the Braintree Town Common in honor of those killed on 9/11. Of the nearly 3,000 flags, 2,574 American flags represent the civilians and military personnel who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service.

Column: Remembering North Carolina's role in post-9/11 United States

By Josiah Townsend | Sep. 16

"As September is suicide prevention awareness month, it is important to recognize their sacrifice does not stop on the battlefield but should be remembered even after their military service."

Glinda the Good Witch prepares to greet patrons before they embark on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road at the Land of Oz on Sept. 12.

Column: Go off to see the Wizard at Beech Mountain's Land of Oz

By Rajee Ganesan | Sep. 15

"The Land of Oz was a unique experience that any history buff, musical lover or Wizard of Oz fan can enjoy, and supporting the lively event is a way to keep its history alive, and expand it back to what it once was."

UNC freshman outside hitter Mabrey Shaffmaster serves the ball as her teammates look on during the Tar Heels' home matchup against Elon on Sept. 14, 2021. The Heels won 3-0.

UNC volleyball beats Elon in three sets, maintains undefeated record

By Caroline Prendiville | Sep. 15

Coming off an intense five-set win against Michigan, the North Carolina volleyball team defeated Elon (5-5) in three sets and improved its record to 9-0.

Cars pass by the North Carolina State Capitol building on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. In the 2020 election, all of the incumbents in the council of state races won re-election or are leading over their opponent.

N.C. Court of Appeals overturns decision granting voting rights for felons

By Kelli Rainer | Sep. 14

More than 55,000 North Carolina residents were granted the right to vote. Until they weren’t. On Sept. 3, 11 days after the Wake County Superior Court ruled to restore voting rights to North Carolina residents on felony probation or parole, the N.C. Court of Appeals overturned that decision, and the N.C. Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals decision Friday.

The Sheraton hotel in Chapel Hill has reopened after 16 months and $15 million worth of renovations.

Sheraton Chapel Hill reopens following multimillion-dollar renovation

By Austin Blake | 8:20pm

On Sept. 7, the hotel — formerly known as the Sheraton Europa until sold to ATMA Hotel Group in 2019 — reopened its doors to the public following an all-encompassing renovation.

Frank Porter Graham Elementary faculty await students to depart the bus early in the morning on March 26, 2021. CHCCS have recently reopened in-person instruction, although many children are still learning virtually.

CHCCS plans incentives to recruit and retain bus drivers amid shortage

By Caroline Kelly | Sep. 16

There's a higher demand for drivers at the moment since the county is back to in-person learning, CHCCS Director of Transportation Bradley Johnson said.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more urgent and more challenging to learn important life skills not learned in school, such as paying taxes and filing for health insurance. DTH Photo Illustration.

Column: The things I never learned in school, but should have

By Raymond Pang | Sep. 15

"I didn’t feel like general K-12 education had truly prepared me for life on my own, both inside and outside the college classroom — and I’m not alone."

Across Orange County, English Ivy is growing rapidly on trees. This type of ivy is an invasive species and the Town of Hillsborough is looking for people to help remove it.

English ivy poses threat to tree health, but these volunteers are pushing back

By Ashley Quincin | Sep. 14

Aside from not being native to the United States, English ivy has a tendency to climb trees, killing the foliage and working its way into the tree bark. Ivy also adds weight to trees, making them more susceptible to storm damage. This can lead to a harboring of moisture, which promotes tree rot.

Senior Ryan Gerard shakes hands with his opponent after he won the Rod Myers Invitational at the Duke University Golf Club on Sept. 12, 2021.

No. 4 UNC men's golf looking ahead to fall season after win at Rod Myers Invitational

By Mikyla Williams | Sep. 14

The Tar Heels have started the fall golf season off strong with returning, record-breaking talent on the squad.

UNC senior running back British Brooks (24) carries the ball at the game against Georgia State on Sept. 11 at Kenan Stadium. UNC won 59-17.

Preview: No. 21 UNC football prepares for first conference home test against Virginia

By Lucas Thomae | Sep. 14

On Saturday, the No. 21 North Carolina football team will get a second crack at an ACC Coastal opponent this season when it welcomes the Virginia Cavaliers to Kenan Stadium. UNC hopes to build off the momentum from its fiery offensive performance in a 59-17 victory against Georgia State last weekend.

Construction to widen about 11.5 miles of I-40 between I-85 and the Durham County line is set to begin in 2022.