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Climate Change Harms Fresh Water Quality
A study published in Global Change Biology claims that the quality of fresh water is beginning to diminish in lower elevation forests, and that climate change is to blame.
Read MoreGuardians of the Hill 5K
Beginning at 8:30 am on May 31 is the annual Guardians of the Hill 5K and Family Fun Run, sponsored by the Chapel Hill Police Department. The race is set to take place through the Southern Community Park in Southern Village.
Read MoreTar Heels Split Pair Of Friday Night Games With Hurricanes
Posted by Staff | May 17, 2014 | UNC Sports
The North Carolina baseball team split a doubleheader with the No. 4 Miami Hurricanes Friday night after a dominating 11-2 win in game two of the series at Alex Rodriguez Park to improve to 32-22 overall and 15-14 in ACC action.
Read MoreCHCCS: Superior Court Ruling Against Tenure Law a Victory for Teachers
Posted by Staff | May 16, 2014 | Pre-K - 12 Education
Nash praised Friday’s ruling by Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood that a recent state law ending job protections for veteran teachers is unconstitutional.
Read MoreHPD Officer Injured In Suspected Carjacker Arrest
A Hillsborough police sergeant was injured Friday while taking a carjacking suspect into custody.
Read MoreOWASA Reports Untreated Wastewater Spill In Chapel Hill
Posted by Staff | May 16, 2014 | News Around Town
OWASA officials say Thursday’s strong rains triggered an overflow of untreated wastewater from a manhole near Brigham Road in Chapel Hill.
Read MoreWhat is FERPA?
Even after her resignation from UNC this past month, the sea of criticism that has come crashing down on Mary Willingham still has little potential to ebb.
Read MoreNC Unemployment Steadily Improves
The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Labor and Economic Analysis Division reported the unemployment figures for both North Carolina and the US for the month of April, and there appear to be signs of improvement.
Read MoreBethel to File HIPAA Complaint
UNC learning specialist Bradley Bethel says he believes Mary Willingham’s research and subsequent application violates the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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