Ava Pukatch, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill Transit, CHCCS Seeking New Bus Drivers

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 22, 2022 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Transit

Amid staffing shortages, Chapel Hill Transit and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools put out a notice hiring for new drivers.

UNC Seeking Community Feedback on Forest Theatre Amid Renovation Plans

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 20, 2022 | UNC

UNC and the North Carolina Botanical Garden are seeking community feedback about the future of the...

‘Valuable Resource’: New Mental Health Lifeline Goes Live

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 19, 2022 | Health, Instagram, National

A new suicide and crisis lifeline went into effect Saturday where people in need can simply call or text 9-8-8.

UNC Reaches Settlement with Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 15, 2022 | Instagram, UNC

UNC recently reached a settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones approximately one year after controversy surrounding her tenure.

Hillsborough Homes Temporarily Evacuated Due to Ruptured Gas Line

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 15, 2022 | Safety, Traffic

Some Hillsborough residents were evacuated from their homes as a precaution while a ruptured gas line is repaired.

Hussman School Aims To Enter ‘New Chapter’ 1 Year After Tenure Controversy

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 15, 2022 | Higher Education, UNC

One year ago, the saga surrounding the UNC Board of Trustees’ delay in granting prospective journalism professor Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure seemed to come to a close. But continued ripple effects were felt throughout the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

UNC Excavation Discovers First Known Depictions of Two Biblical Figures

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 10, 2022 | Arts, UNC

A UNC team recently uncovered 1,600-year-old mosaics of first known depictions of biblical figures within an ancient Jewish synagogue.

Part of W. Rosemary Street Closed Due to Gas Leak

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 7, 2022 | Safety, Traffic

A portion of West Rosemary Street is closed to traffic Thursday afternoon for a reported gas leak.

UNC Expert: SCOTUS Judges Focus On ‘Fulfilling Their Party’s Agenda’

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 7, 2022 | National, UNC

After the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, many began to question its effect on the law, women and healthcare. But others started questioning how the court even works.

Orange County Reports Fourth Rabies Case of 2022

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Jul 1, 2022 | Health, Local Government, The Bark Report

Orange County Animal Services said a skunk in Hillsborough tested positive for rabies. It is the fourth case of the year.

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