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Anna Alexandre, a co-founder of Humble Umbel Farm, interacts with customers on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market.

Makayla Key

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Chapel Hill Farmers' Market enters 15th year of celebrating local farmers, artisans

By Sophia Fanning | Mar. 20

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for the past 15 years, the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market has featured locally made products including pottery, kombucha, fresh pasta, seafood and mushroom jewelry. Local residents who frequent the market shop for a myriad of products at tents in the parking lot outside Stoney River and Silverspot Cinema at University Place Mall.

DTH Photo Illustration. Governor Roy Cooper announced $7.7 million in new funding for mental health services for students at N.C. postsecondary institutions.

Hannah Zinn

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NC universities receive funding for mental health resources, trainings

By Sophia Fanning | Feb. 27

Gov. Roy Cooper announced $7.7 million in new funding for North Carolina's public universities, allocated for funding mental health support resources. The UNC System will use the funding for new programs and training for both faculty and students.

Nick Torrey, Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, is pictured in his office on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.

Rita You

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Chapel Hill continues to struggle with coal ash, affordable housing

By Sophia Fanning | Feb. 13

As rental prices fluctuate across the state and as Chapel Hill looks to diversify housing options, some residents and community leaders are concerned with the environmental safety of existing and proposed affordable housing communities.

Marshall Goods is pictured at 422 W. Franklin Street on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.

Alison Grau

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Several new small businesses open on Franklin Street and in downtown Chapel Hill

By Sophia Fanning | Jan. 17

Downtown Chapel Hill and Franklin Street have recently welcomed new businesses selling goods ranging from crystals and locally-made art to men's clothing and home goods.

Carrboro welcome sign sits on Franklin Street on Nov. 7, 2022.

Samantha Lewis

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Carrboro residents struggle with action regarding town's white supremacist namesake

By Sophia Fanning | Nov. 22

For the last 109 years, Carrboro has borne the name of Julian Carr, a businessman, philanthropist and white supremacist who gave the dedication speech for Silent Sam. The town’s name has been questioned multiple times by residents due to its namesake — most recently in 2020.

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Hillsborough commissioner appointed by Gov. Cooper to juvenile justice committee

By Sophia Fanning | Nov. 13

Hillsborough Mayor Pro Tem Matt Hughes was appointed to North Carolina’s Juvenile Justice Planning Committee, a part of Gov. Roy Cooper's Crime Commission. The commission advises the state lawmakers on crime and justice issues, and the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee focuses on juveniles involved in the justice system and at-risk youth.

Kiandra Torry pictured outside of Northside Elementary School on Oct. 11, 2022.

Sophie Carey

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'Striving for excellence': Kiandra Torry nominated as exceptional children educator

By Sophia Fanning | Oct. 23

The Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence award is given out by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. A teacher for 11 years, Torry said she has been a special education teacher at Northside Elementary School since 2015.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, pink flowers are displayed in the front yard of a home on East Franklin Street on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

Annie Le Baron

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NC organizations recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Sophia Fanning | Oct. 4

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising funds to support breast cancer patients and having conversations about the disease. In North Carolina alone, more than 6,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Emma Plumly

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EPA launches new office for environmental justice and civil rights in Warren County

By Sophia Fanning | Oct. 3

This Saturday, EPA administrator Michael Regan announced the new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The office aims to prioritize environmental justice regardless of changing administration and will distribute $3 billion in grants to support affected communities.

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Chapel Hill Farmers' Market enters 15th year of celebrating local farmers, artisans

NC universities receive funding for mental health resources, trainings

Chapel Hill continues to struggle with coal ash, affordable housing

Several new small businesses open on Franklin Street and in downtown Chapel Hill

Carrboro residents struggle with action regarding town's white supremacist namesake

Hillsborough commissioner appointed by Gov. Cooper to juvenile justice committee

'Striving for excellence': Kiandra Torry nominated as exceptional children educator

NC organizations recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

EPA launches new office for environmental justice and civil rights in Warren County

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