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Sarah Dudzic is the new executive director of PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro, a grassroots hunger relief organization supporting at-risk families in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Photo courtesy of Sarah Dudzic.

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Meet Sarah Dudzic, PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro's first executive director

By Sascha Medina | Feb. 11, 2021

Sarah Dudzic, the new executive director of PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro, plans to ensure the organization's sustainability during a time when food insecurity is on the rise — over 85 percent of PORCH clients have reported loss of income since the pandemic began, and 77 percent of clients worry about having enough food for their families.

DTH Photo Illustration. Parts of southeast North Carolina have chemicals in the water that may contribute to more severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Yates McConnell

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Chemicals in some North Carolina drinking water may worsen COVID-19 effects

By Sascha Medina | Jan. 26, 2021

These chemicals, called GenX, are present in the Cape Fear River and could be putting residents at risk by suppressing their immune systems and causing other health issues. GenX is a member of a family of human-made chemical compounds known as PFAS. GenX exposure is associated with increased risk of health problems in animal studies, including issues in the kidney, liver, immune system and others. Research has shown from human and animal studies that PFAS exposure may reduce antibody response to vaccines and may reduce infectious disease resistance.

CJ Suitt, Chapel Hill's first-ever Poet Laureate, poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. "There's a lot of hope and uncertainty right now," Suitt said.

Cynthia Liu

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Chapel Hill poet laureate releases poem as program navigates COVID-19

By Sascha Medina | Nov. 8, 2020

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate CJ Suitt has had to adapt his work due to COVID-19. Recently, he released a poem called "In the Aftermath" about what the community can look forward to when the pandemic is over.

Memembers of the community protest in front of the coal power plant on Cameron Avenue on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The protestors have gather here every Friday morning since May 2019 to complain that the plant is still operating. In 2010, former Chancellor Holden Thorpe said that UNC would stop using the plant by 2020.

Zayrha Rodriguez

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Coal ash in Chapel Hill and across N.C. puts drinking water and environment at risk

By Sascha Medina | Nov. 1, 2020

In 2013, the Town of Chapel Hill discovered a coal ash site under the Chapel Hill Police Station, which some say could pose a threat to the drinking water of nearby residents. The Town’s Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment will more completely characterize the risks and help determine the remediation plan. There are 50 coal ash disposal sites in North Carolina. Coal ash contains a toxic mix of heavy metals that can damage human and ecological health.

Krispy Kreme burgers are one of many unique foods one can find at the N.C. State Fair.

Alex Kormann

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The N.C. State Fair was canceled, but you'll still be able to eat funnel cake this year

By Sascha Medina | Oct. 14, 2020

Despite the N.C. State Fair being canceled, local vendors are still coming together to bring fair food to Raleigh. The N.C. State Fair Division is holding an 11-day fair food event with a collection of local food vendors from Oct. 15 to 25. The event will take place at gate nine of the N.C. State Fairgrounds every day from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Two USPS collection boxes sit in front of a USPS mail truck parking lot on Sept. 26, 2020 in Matthews, NC.

Malak Hannosh

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StampsToStudents is providing free stamps to voters across the state

By Sascha Medina | Oct. 1, 2020

College students in North Carolina are able to request free stamps from this organization trying to help students vote in November.

Screenshot from the virtually-held Orange County School Board meeting last weekend where reopening plans for elementary, middle, and high schools were discussed.

Kathryn Goodwin

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Orange County School Board votes most students return to in-person instruction in 2021

By David Richman , Kathryn Goodwin and Sascha Medina | Sep. 30, 2020

After consulting health officials, Orange County Schools made a decision about returning to in-person learning for the rest of semester.

Wegman's in Raleigh on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The Wegmans in Chapel Hill is set to open in early 2021.

Jonathan Gilyard

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Wegmans development pushes ahead, concern from nearby neighborhood

By Sascha Medina | Sep. 24, 2020

Wegmans Food Markets is set to arrive in Chapel Hill by spring 2021, but concerns about traffic and community impact remain.

Angelina Katsanis

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Here's the buzz: Conservation efforts are in full sting despite COVID-19 setbacks

By Sascha Medina | Sep. 16, 2020

Local pollinator organizations have had to adjust due to COVID-19, but there are still many ways for North Carolinians to educate themselves about bees and native plants.

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Meet Sarah Dudzic, PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro's first executive director

Chemicals in some North Carolina drinking water may worsen COVID-19 effects

Chapel Hill poet laureate releases poem as program navigates COVID-19

Coal ash in Chapel Hill and across N.C. puts drinking water and environment at risk

The N.C. State Fair was canceled, but you'll still be able to eat funnel cake this year

StampsToStudents is providing free stamps to voters across the state

Orange County School Board votes most students return to in-person instruction in 2021

Wegmans development pushes ahead, concern from nearby neighborhood

Here's the buzz: Conservation efforts are in full sting despite COVID-19 setbacks

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