North Carolina will start vaccinating school and childcare workers on Feb. 24 as the state enters Group 3 of its vaccine distribution plan.
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John Dorward, former executive director of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service, said Briggaman was a force of nature. “She was a marvelous individual,” Dorward said. “She volunteered for us, she volunteered a half a dozen places around town. She knew what she wanted to get done.”
Read More »Jorge Alberto Garcia was accused of offering home improvement services under the names “J&J Home Improvement” and “JH Home Improvements, Inc.” to elderly and often mentally impaired individuals.
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UNC alumna Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is one of the lead scientists for Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. The Board of Commissioners honored the Orange County native by declaring Jan. 20 "Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett Day."
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The new ordinance includes protections for sexuality and gender identity in public places and employment after a statewide ban expired Dec. 1.
Read More »Nine businesses were broken into in Chapel Hill and Carrboro during the month of October. Some of the businesses that were broken into include Breadmen's, The Pig, Chapel Hill Wine Company, Epilogue and Carrburitos, according to Chapel Hill and Carrboro police reports. Ran Northam, Interim Communications Manager for the Town of Chapel Hill, said a slight spike in the number of forcible break-ins to Chapel Hill businesses is likely an anomaly.
Read More »Freedom Park, which will honor the African American struggle for freedom in North Carolina, broke ground Oct. 7. The park's design is meant to educate visitors on Black history. It will become a regular stop on schoolchildren's visits to Raleigh and is expected to open to the public in 2022.
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After months of deliberation, a Wednesday federal ruling will now require a witness signature on all absentee ballots, even if the voter confirms their vote separately.
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The November election is coming up, so The Daily Tar Heel is breaking down every state and local office on the ballot, from governor to county commissioner. Here, we broke down who the candidates are for N.C. state auditor.
Read More »The Chapel Hill Police Department's announced Wednesday a new policy that specifically bans chokeholds. This policy change comes after the police department failed to update the policy after a June town council meeting.
Read More »UNC graduate Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a key scientist in the research behind the COVID-19 vaccine, is recognized at a Hillsborough Town Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
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