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Senate blocks FUTURE Act, which provides funding efforts to HBCUs
The FUTURE Act, a bill that gives $255 million to historically Black colleges and universities, expired in September. Now, the Senate has blocked efforts to renew it.
This UNC grad and former vegetarian created a pork company focused on sustainability
Lady Edison, a Chapel Hill-based pork business that buys whole hogs from the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association cooperative and sells to restaurants and business across the state and country, is expanding their mission locally with a new deli and re-imagined bar coming in the near future.
Orange County celebrates Veterans Day at new town memorial
“In the midst of what our country’s going through right now, we need to be reminded of what unites us, and Veterans Day is a perfect reminder of that, what our country stands for, the values and commitments that our veterans have fought to protect,” Price said.
North Carolina becomes last state in the U.S. to allow withdrawal of consent
Newly ratified Bill 199 adds measures to protect sexual assault victims.
Cedar Ridge High School senior arrested for sending threat of mass violence
According to a press release, high school senior Dylan George sent a text message to a classmate saying there was going to be a school shooting at Cedar Ridge. The classmate’s parents immediately called 911.
Warehouse Apartments sale generates upgrades and rent increases for residents
The Preiss Company, a student housing real estate investor based in Raleigh, recently acquired the apartments from the previous owner, the New York City-based Clarion Partners.
CHCCS board member James Barrett forgoes reelection to run for state superintendent
Instead of running for reelection, CHCCS board member James Barrett is pursuing the office of state superintendent in the upcoming 2020 elections.
Modification to Wegmans special-use permit alleviates some concerns, creates others
The primary point of access for the store is currently a traffic circle that is to be built on Old Durham Road. On Monday, a modification to the plan was discussed at the Chapel Hill Town Council in response to traffic concerns.
New director Emila Sutton brings experience to Orange County housing department
Sutton has worked for several notable organizations that focus on housing and homelessness. Her expertise will be valuable as Orange County navigates issues surrounding affordable housing.
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U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C. speaks during the Orange County Veterans Day event at the Orange County Veterans Memorial on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
