Laura Rong
Articles
Here's an update on Glenwood Elementary's Mandarin magnet program
The Mandarin Magnet Implementation Committee presented an update to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Thursday.
Making Chapel Hill 'teen-friendly' one step at a time with the Youth Initiative
The Chapel Hill Town Council plans to make Chapel Hill more welcoming to teenagers based on the findings of the Youth Initiative Report. The focus groups have led the Council to propose a new teenager program and improvements to the Town's Teen Center.
Chapel Hill's getting a new bike-friendly bus line, and cyclists are pumped for it
Chapel Hill Transit held a public meeting Tuesday to provide an update on the North-South Bus Rapid Transit plan. The BRT will be 8.2 miles long starting on Eubanks Road and ending in Southern Village.
Wake County judge refuses to seat Mark Harris in N.C. District 9
The investigation into election fraud continues after Republican Mark Harris seemed to narrowly defeat Democratic opponent Dan McCready by only 905 votes in the midterm election on Nov. 6.
Chapel Hill gets the wheels turning on new bike paths
New bike paths aim to help increase the safety and ease of biking around Chapel Hill.
N.C. is the only state that forbids same-sex restraining orders, but that could change
North Carolina has become the only state in which people cannot get restraining orders against members of the same sex.
Carrboro Cheer is back and bringing holiday vibes with a parade, candles and Santa
Get into the festive spirit with a craft market, tree lighting, candle lighting and parade in downtown Carrboro.
Carolina Indian Circle raises awareness of Native people on campus
"A lot of people have this idea that, 'Oh, all the Native people are gone,' or 'all the Native people live in teepees,' or 'all the Native people are mixed with something.'"
Modernextension Dance Company explores freedom through improvisation
What does freedom mean to you? This Sunday, Modernextension will be showcasing what freedom means to them through dance.
Carolina Celtic Society celebrates the Irish tradition behind Halloween
Kilts and costumes are encouraged! Gaelic USA will be holding a lecture called "Cracking the Halloween Nut" to bring to life the cultural significance of Halloween for Highland immigrant communities.
