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A guide to getting around Chapel Hill and Carrboro as a UNC student
By Eliza Benbow | May. 11Here's what you need to know about getting around Chapel Hill and Carrboro as a student.
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Here's what you need to know about getting around Chapel Hill and Carrboro as a student.
Read More »On April 5, the Carolina Tiger in Pittsboro welcomed two new red wolf sisters, Caroline and Mist. Red wolves are the only canid species indigenous to the United States, and are the most endangered canid in the world. “We just feel really privileged to be able to have a small part in helping do what we can to save endangered red wolves,” Louise Orr, communications director at Carolina Tiger Rescue, said.
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Frank Dumas, who will represent the Durham and Orange County region, will compete against more than 200 other regional spelling bee winners — who are at or below the eight grade — from all over the country.
Read More »On Saturday, the Town of Carrboro celebrated Earth Hour — a one hour period where community members turned off their lights to encourage climate change awareness.
Read More »While Orange County has lifted its mandate on public indoor places, businesses and other private spaces still have the discretion to require masks indoors. Some venues, such as Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, are still requiring masks indoors. In addition, Cat's Cradle requires concert attendees to present their COVID-19 vaccination cards or proof of a negative test within the prior 72 hours, in addition to their ID. "Sort of like with public transit, there is not a real easy way to stay six feet from everyone if you're going to enjoy a typical concert environment at Cat's Cradle," Frank Heath, owner of Cat's Cradle, said.
Read More »As Orange County lifts its indoor mask mandate Monday and the Chapel Hill community transitions to optional mask use, business owners are looking to change their mask policies as well — and some already have.
Read More »During a virtual Feb. 24 "Lunchbox Talk", Randi Byrd, a professional affiliate of the University of Vermont's leadership for sustainability master's program, discussed the importance of the connection between plants and North Carolina Indigenous communities.
Read More »Despite the uncertainty for the foreseeable future, seeds of hope for peace are being planted. "The fact that we are together is a ray of hope in the middle of all this horror," Shvabrin said. "I dare to hope that Ukraine, let's hope sooner rather than later, will emerge triumphant from this conflict.”
Read More »The helpline connects individuals to various mental health services, including referrals to therapists, substance use services and community resources. It also provides Spanish-language assistance and options for individuals without insurance.
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