Duke Experts Say COVID Delta Variant Surges Among Unvaccinated
A surge of COVID cases and hospitalizations in North Carolina is being caused by the delta variant and a high number of unvaccinated people.
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Benjamin Rappaport
NC Lawmakers Prepare for Budget Negotiations After Longstanding Stalemate
Following a stalemate between party leadership, 2021 presents a chance for North Carolina to enact its first new budget since 2017.
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Governor Urges Schools to Require Masks as COVID Cases Rise
Governor Cooper issued new guidelines Wednesday afternoon, recommending mask use in schools as students prepare to return to the classroom next month.
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UNC Athletes Can Now Partner with Local Businesses for Profit
Name, image, likeness changes also impact businesses, which can now negotiate deals with student athletes for promotional or commercial activity.
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‘Long Overdue’: Orange County Congressman Praises Expanded Child Tax Credit
The federal child tax credit is being enhanced this year to lift millions of children out of poverty. The expansion of the credit comes as part of the American Rescue Plan, which is meant to aid pandemic recovery.
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UNC Will Provide Outreach Program for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries
UNC will establish a new accessible treatment program for military veterans with traumatic brain injuries, thanks to a $12.5 million gift.
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UNC NAACP Protests University Police, Call for Dismissal of Interim Chief
The UNC NAACP held a demonstration at the steps of South Building on Monday where protestors spoke out against the UNC Police Department following an altercation with demonstrators at the UNC Board of Trustees last meeting.
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Orange County Health Director Urges Mask Wearing as COVID Variant Spreads
Orange County Health officials say community members should continue to abide by mitigation strategies, especially as variants of the virus emerge.
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Terms of 6 UNC Board of Trustees Members End, New Members Appointed
The UNC Board of Trustees is changing as the terms of six trustees come to an end Thursday. The timing of the special meeting to decide Nikole Hannah-Jones’ tenure was likely because the terms of several trustees are set to expire.
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UNC Board of Trustees Expected to Vote on Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure This Week
The UNC Board of Trustees is expected to review the tenure application of acclaimed journalist, Nikole Hannah-Jones, at a special meeting Wednesday.
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