North Carolina State University investigated an employee alleged to be a member of the Proud Boys for two months, and then said the review did not find a just cause to institute formal disciplinary action against him. But community members are continuing their calls for his resignation or firing.
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On Jan. 20, vaccinations began for state prisoners and staff. While the vaccine will provide much-needed protection for those who are incarcerated, prisons remain too crowded for social distancing and some say a history of distrust could impact incarcerated people's willingness to get vaccinated.
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Both parties failed to meet the necessary voting requirements in the 2020 presidential and state elections. Here's what that means.
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These chemicals, called GenX, are present in the Cape Fear River and could be putting residents at risk by suppressing their immune systems and causing other health issues. GenX is a member of a family of human-made chemical compounds known as PFAS. GenX exposure is associated with increased risk of health problems in animal studies, including issues in the kidney, liver, immune system and others. Research has shown from human and animal studies that PFAS exposure may reduce antibody response to vaccines and may reduce infectious disease resistance.
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Based in Wendell, North Carolina, equestrian Caitlin Gooch uses horses to encourage childhood reading, build confidence and increase representation within children’s literature. Savannah Truesdale, a co-worker of Gooch at the children’s daycare, said Gooch’s positivity and passion for her horses captivated her students' attention and made the lesson come to life. Childhood literacy has immense implications for the development of children.
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Vaccine distribution in North Carolina has been complicated by logistical hurdles and limited supplies. Here's what you need to know about statewide and local vaccination rollout.
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The nondiscrimination ordinance is a step in the right direction by protecting people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
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N.C. farmworkers who come from Mexico to North Carolina on H-2A visas face a high vulnerability to COVID-19 due to living in migrant farmworker camps. In November, they had to face the possibility of a wage freeze.
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There's a lot of uncertainty and questions about the COVID-19 vaccination process in North Carolina. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, or an experience regarding the vaccine you would like to share, we want to know.
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Discussions over development on the land — which is jointly owned by Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County — have been ongoing for more than three decades.
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The riot at the U.S. Capitol occurred as Congress met on Jan. 6 to certify the electoral votes, resulting in five deaths and calls for the removal of President Donald Trump.
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Despite the company’s claims of bringing jobs and tax revenue to the area, community activists say the proposal to bring the largest gas station in the world poses more threat than opportunity.
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A movement that began with Trayvon Martin's death in 2012 sparked worldwide protests that have continued into 2020. “Protesting is not designed to be peaceful, but it works best when it’s nonviolent,” Greear Webb, a young activist and UNC sophomore, said. “It’s supposed to be disruptive. It’s supposed to be discomforting for people.”
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A COVID--19 vaccine could be coming to North Carolina by mid-December. Here's what you need to know.
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As another election in North Carolina comes and goes, the state’s perennially purple nature is once again made clear. Though partisanship set the stage for another two years of stalemate, the results of the general election will still have significant impacts across the state.
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In the ninth and final episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao breaks down the results of the 2020 election with Catawba College professor and N.C. politics expert Michael Bitzer.
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Nida Allam is one of five women elected to the Durham County Board of Commissioners in the 2020 election. In 2017, she was elected as third vice chairperson of the N.C. Democratic Party, making her the first Muslim elected to the Executive Council. The following year, she was appointed to the Durham Mayor’s Council for Women and was unanimously elected as chairperson of the Council.
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Gov. Cooper signed a new executive order on Oct. 28 that clarifies which residents are eligible for protections under a federal evictions moratorium from the CDC.
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The former vice president declared victory over President Donald Trump on Saturday after securing 290 electoral votes — more than the 270 needed to win the presidency — and celebrations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro continued until well after sunset. Minutes after Joe Biden was announced as the country’s 46th president Saturday, Franklin Street filled with the sounds of cars honking and students cheering. Resident Damien Moore said he's never seen Chapel Hill celebrate like this, except for when students rush Franklin Street after a UNC basketball victory over Duke.
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An increase in outdoor seating options on Franklin Street could pose potential problems for the disabled community. Sarah Gilles, a chairperson of the Disability Advocates Committee of the Campus Y, said the push for outdoor seating is good for business but could shift accessibility standards to the back burner. Chelsea Laws, director of Building and Development Services for the Town of Chapel Hill, said the Town looks at accessibility requirements to make sure people can get in and out of all businesses. But UNC doctoral student Dalvin Tsay, who uses a wheelchair, said blocked sidewalks and small ramps make it extremely difficult to get around.
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