In April, the N.C. Supreme Court overturned a previous decision that said voter ID laws disproportionately disenfranchise Black voters, allowing voter ID laws in the state to go into effect. Here's what UNC students have to say about it.
The event included drinks from Craftboro Brewing, food from Al's Burger Shack and the Latin Grill Food Truck, and live music.
The BOCC approved the formation of the task force at a board meeting on Nov. 15, 2022. The task force met six times between February and June of this year and discussed protests, demonstrations, active assailant situations and public access to school property during school hours.
The CAP will receive funding mostly from the federal government and the state government, Amy Eckberg, the sustainability programs manager for Orange County, said. She also said County staff will present the final plan to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners this fall for final adoption.
After the shooting and lockdown on Monday, religious organizations on and near UNC's campus responded quickly – opening their doors to students, offering food and providing support and guidance.
The Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library hosted one of three annual book sales this weekend. The Friends Big Book Sale included members-only discounts on Friday, as well as paperbacks for $1, softcover books for $2 and hardcover books for $3 on Saturday.
Over the next two years, the Chapel Hill Town Council will be working to revamp its LUMO with a program called "Rewriting Our Rules." The LUMO hasn't been overhauled by the council in about 20 years.
Generations of LGBTQ+ UNC students were part of an extensive history of activism that has paved the way for queer students today.
During its Monday meeting, the Orange County Schools Board of Education approved its Local Operating Budget for the fiscal year 2024. The meeting also covered OCS accreditation, a high school robotics team's win at the statewide championship and teacher of the year awards.
North Carolina House Bill 533, which bans abortions in North Carolina at conception unless to preserve the life of the mother, was filed on March 29. The "Human Life Protection Act of 2023" does not allow exceptions for abortions to occur in cases of rape or incest.
