Meredith Radford
Articles
Governor's office denies Republican allegation of misused natural gas pipeline funds
The office of Roy Cooper denied allegations of misusing funds for a natural gas pipeline after Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly hired independent investigators to look into the matter.
'A small seed planted': This nonprofit hopes to improve the bail system in Orange County
The organization is working to establish a $50,000 revolving bail fund that will be used to post low-cost bail for people in the county who cannot afford to pay it so that individuals can continue their lives while waiting for trial.
Chapel Hill planning department discusses changes to zoning ordinance
Proposed changes would allow a different procedure to be used for zoning to allow the Town to more easily fulfill the Chapel Hill 2020 plan.
All up in your business: Beer and breakfast food
A new bar is coming to Carrboro and Franklin Street staple Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe is closed for repairs.
The most emu-sing story you'll read today: Wild bird spotted around Orange County
“That’s very strange to look out of your window and see an emu in your yard,” Fox said.
All up in your business: Ice Cream, barbeque and biscuits
As the times are changing, so are businesses in Chapel Hill. Check out what's new with your favorite local restaurants!
CHCCS teacher wins Fulbright Award, creates art with students around the world
Sarah Cornette, an art teacher at Mary Scroggs Elementary in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district received a grant from the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching for a semester research program. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX, allows for applicants who receive the award to participate in either a short term or semester long research program. Cornette spent her semester split between three places, gathering perspectives from different children in different parts of the world. With the objective to gather the answer to what kids think is important to their community, Cornette collaborated with children in two parts of Greece and in Chapel Hill. Despite language and cultural barriers and some expectations that did not meet reality at first, Cornette produced a three-panel work of art that, according to her, won't be complete without some additional voices.
Local group holds benefit concert to move transgender inmate to women's prison
The House of Kanautica, an organization advocating for Kanautica Zayre-Brown, a transgender woman's, transfer to a correctional facility meant for women held a benefit concert on June 1.
Chapel Hill police remind drivers to be vigilant following increased accidents
Minimize accidents and maintain safe driving with these tips.
