The business was established to make cycling resources more accessible and to build community.
The school — built in 1932 for Black students — was small. It had two classrooms and a kitchen. Louis Watkins remembers it fondly and is happy to see its conservation efforts take effect in Orange County.
The Daily Tar Heel's Annika Duneja spoke with state treasurer candidate Gabe Esparza to hear about his experience and plans for the state treasury. His opponent in the Democratic primary is N.C. Rep. Wesley Harris (D-Mecklenburg).
The CHCCS gala, which raised almost $50,000, will fund a program for students to take home books for free.
Chapel Hill Police officials agree that Officer Jun Gim's selection as Officer of the Year makes complete sense. “No matter who it is, no matter what division, he's gonna stay and he's gonna help,” Assistant Chief of Police Paul Bell said.
Katie Hall, OWASA’s public information officer, said of the 45 PFAS compounds they tested for, Cane Creek Reservoir was found to contain 11. After filtration, the drinking water still contained nine PFAS compounds.
With municipal elections coming up on Nov. 7, The Daily Tar Heel's Annika Duneja spoke with Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger — who is not running for reelection — to hear her thoughts on candidates, their policies and the importance of the election. Hemminger has endorsed Jess Anderson in the mayoral race.
“Many [participants] are people who would look a lot different if not for their connection to Charles House, and many of them would appear lower functioning if not for their time at Charles House, and many would be in institutional care settings,” Assistant Director Dean Fox said. “I really connect to the impact that we have on their lives and also on the lives of their caregivers, and it is so meaningful to me.”
Overall district proficiency has improved four percent from last school year, but still remains below pre-pandemic levels. There was an overall downward trend in growth, with three out of 13 schools exceeding growth in the 2022-23 school year, while 10 out of 13 schools exceeded growth in the 2021-22 school year.
The South Creek development, across from Southern Village, is projected to have 815 housing units, including 120 rental apartments, 89 townhouses and 606 condos. More than 100 of the units will be designated as affordable housing, and the development is expected to house residents by 2025.
