Blackwood was recognized for the Coordinated Opioid Overdose Reduction Effort, a program spearheaded by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, with collaboration from the Criminal Justice Resource Department, Orange County Emergency Management Services, Freedom House and local police departments.
Read More »Carrboro will place a "truth plaque" at the site of the former Freedmen's school to acknowledge the several hundred Black children and adults who were freed from slavery and educated in the schoolhouse.
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The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. Here, we examined the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Read More »As UNC transitions online and on-campus students leave their dorms, local restaurants are bracing for the effects of a de-densifying campus.
Read More »The Orange County Board of Elections is encouraging students to request absentee ballots early for the general election on Nov. 3.
Read More »At the Orange County Board of Education's July 20 special meeting, board members discussed their phased reentry plan and Virtual Academy for the new school year.
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With a higher risk of illness and coronavirus cases still on the rise, many of North Carolina's senior residents are still stuck at home, sometimes without the technology that could help keep them connected with friends, family — and their health care provider. Here's how one UNC student is working to remedy that.
Read More »“Really my hope is that people receive the information they need to take care of themselves,” Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, the CEO and president of El Centro Hispano, said. “We also want people to let us know what their concerns, fears and struggles are so that we can really support the community during this time.”
Read More »Figuring out how to navigate college as a freshman is a daunting task, and if finding a job is on the agenda, the search can be difficult. Here are some off-campus jobs some UNC students have enjoyed.
Read More »Although students in both Orange County school districts have been away from their physical classrooms for months, the NCDPI-sponsored Summer Jump Start, a program made possible by CARES Act funding, is helping some students bridge the COVID-19 gap.
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Shop The Daily Tar Heel Store this holiday season! We sell UNC sports memorabilia and Daily Tar Heel-themed gear, such as the Century of Champions poster, the 1993 Basketball Championship Commemorative Edition and "Print News, Raise Hell" t-shirts. Our Black Friday sale is starting now! Order by Nov. 30 to receive up to 25 percent off.
