Discovery at UNC Could Reduce Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Scientists at UNC School of Medicine recently made a breakthrough that could someday reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis, as well as the risks caused by taking blood thinners.
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VIDEO: Carrboro’s 4th of July Celebration
Posted by Staff | Jul 6, 2014 | Arts & Entertainment
Big crowds, live music, and dancing filled the Weaver Street Market lawn Friday morning for the Town of Carrboro’s annual 4th of July Celebration and Parade. Forming behind a firetruck, thousands of people marched the...
Read MoreKenan Stadium Fireworks Boasts Biggest Audience Yet
Posted by Staff | Jul 6, 2014 | News Around Town
Following the celebrations of July 4th in Orange County, the events of the day are still fresh in people’s minds, from the parades to the numerous outdoor activities. To close out the night, of course, was the nationally-recognized fireworks display at Kenan Stadium.
Read MoreUNC Receives Funding for Energy Research
$10.8 million has been given to the Energy Frontier Research Center for Solar Fuels of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences. This grant will be used to work to produce more methods and resources for utilizing solar energy to produce fuels as efficiently as possible. This award is part of a $100 million each year from the DoE.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2014
Posted by Staff | Jul 5, 2014 | Sports Focus
Carolina Population Center Earns Significant Grant
The U.S. Agency for International Development has awarded the Carolina Population Center of UNC and their global health program with a $180 million award over the course of the next five years. This will be the second largest award ever received by the university and will support the next step in the program’s goal.
Read MoreCHCCS Board of Education Receives Finance Award
Posted by Staff | Jul 5, 2014 | News Around Town
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. This certificate is considered to be the highest form of recognition for reporting accurate financial information and governmental accounting.
Read MoreJuly 4, 2014
Posted by Staff | Jul 4, 2014 | Sports Notebook
The Commentators – Wes Hare – July 4, 2014
Posted by Staff | Jul 4, 2014 | The Commentators
Pet Safety Tips for July 4th
July 5th is considered to be the busiest time of the year for the ASPCA and animal shelters. This is due to animals, like cats and dogs, that panic and run away from the loud and sudden noises, such as fireworks or raucous parties, from the celebrations of Independence Day.
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