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Cempra Clears Hurdle Toward FDA Approval

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 9, 2015 | Health

Chapel Hill-based drug developer Cempra has cleared a major hurdle toward FDA approval of an experimental drug that could work toward solving one of the biggest health issues worldwide. Jason deBruyn, with the Triangle Business...

MBA@UNC Ranked #1 Online MBA Program

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 9, 2015 | Higher Education

The Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC has brought in another number one ranking. For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report ranked online MBA programs. And MBA@UNC is checking in at the top spot. Doug Shackelford,...

Hillsborough “Vision 2030” Open House

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 8, 2015 | Development, Local Government

Hillsborough Planning Director Margaret Hauth led an Open House, on Thursday evening at the Town Barn, to discuss the “Vision 2030” project. The early stages of the project involved collecting Hillsborough-centric data. “If you...

30 New Flu Deaths Reported Across State

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 8, 2015 | Health

We are entering the heart of flu season across the Tar Heel state, and this year’s virus is proving difficult to fight. The most recent numbers from state health officials show a staggering increase in flu deaths. 30 new...

Area Schools Operating on a 2-Hour Delay for Thursday

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 7, 2015 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety, Weather

Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, January 8. Temperatures overnight are forecasted to drop to 11 degrees, with a wind chill of -3 at 7 o’clock Thursday...

Science Behind Hotly-Debated Keystone XL Pipeline

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 7, 2015 | National

The Keystone XL Pipeline has been part of a controversy-filled discussion among lawmakers over the last few years. And the new Republican-led Congress is looking to move on passing approval of the pipeline among their first...

Funeral Arrangements Set for Stuart Scott

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 7, 2015 | Obituaries

The funeral arrangements for legendary Tar Heel and ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott have been set for this weekend in Raleigh. Scott died, on Sunday, after a long battle with cancer. He was 49. The family has requested donations...

“Vision 2030” Public Information Session Thursday Night in Hillsborough

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 7, 2015 | Community Forum, Development, Local Government

Hillsborough will hold a public information session, scheduled for Thursday night, concerning the vision town leaders have for Hillsborough in the year 2030. Mayor Tom Stevens says they held the first meeting focused on “Vision...

Orange County Rabies Cases on the Rise in 2014

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 7, 2015 | Safety

Rabies cases throughout Orange County were up sharply for 2014 when compared to previous years. Orange County Animal Services Director Bob Marotto says the number of confirmed rabies cases nearly doubled. “We had our final...

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Cempra Clears Hurdle Toward FDA Approval

MBA@UNC Ranked #1 Online MBA Program

Hillsborough “Vision 2030” Open House

30 New Flu Deaths Reported Across State

Area Schools Operating on a 2-Hour Delay for Thursday

Science Behind Hotly-Debated Keystone XL Pipeline

Funeral Arrangements Set for Stuart Scott

“Vision 2030” Public Information Session Thursday Night in Hillsborough

Orange County Rabies Cases on the Rise in 2014

‘Stay Indoors’ As Frigid Weather Is On The Way

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