‘Heart and Soul of a Community’: Thinking Creatively to Support Artists in Orange County Posted by Emma Cooke | Jan 13, 2025 | Arts, Instagram Creative people are the heart and soul of a community. So when they cannot be in it — which Orange County is facing — the loss is profound. Read More
Carrboro Town Council Hosts Public Hearing for Proposed Subdivision at 904 Homestead Road Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 16, 2024 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Town of Carrboro recently opened a public hearing to review a proposed subdivision at 904 Homestead Road. Read More
Preserving the Creative Economy: Survey Examines the Impact of Arts Nonprofits on Communities Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 9, 2024 | Arts, Local Government, Nonprofit A recent national survey examined the impact of arts nonprofit groups on local economies, but the local industry is still seeking support. Read More
Orange County Honors John “Blackfeather” Jeffries and Lynette Coles Jeffries with Permanent Dedication Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 27, 2024 | Instagram, News Around Town The Hillsborough community honored the lives and legacies of John “Blackfeather” Jeffries and Lynette Coles Jeffries on Sunday. Read More
Chapel Hill Earns Top Score in 2024 Review of LGBTQ+ Protections Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 22, 2024 | Local Government, National The Town of Chapel Hill once again earned a top score in a national review of local LGBTQ+ policies and services. Read More
Students or No Students? Chapel Hill Council Weighs Apartment Concept Along MLK Boulevard Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 22, 2024 | Development, Housing, Local Government The Chapel Hill Town Council recently reviewed a concept plan for a proposed multifamily development at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Read More
Chapel Hill Town Staff Recognized for Western NC Helene Recovery Efforts Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 19, 2024 | Instagram, Local Government, Safety, State Chapel Hill Town Council recently recognized town staff who have traveled to western North Carolina and aided in Hurricane Helene recovery. Read More
Sancar Scholars Residence in Development to Support Visiting Turkish Academics and Students Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 13, 2024 | Development Construction is underway for the Sancar Scholar Residence, which will provide accommodations for visiting Turkish scholars and students. Read More
Orange County’s Post-Overdose Response Team Helps Bridge a Gap in the Community Posted by Emma Cooke | Nov 7, 2024 | Health, Local Government Orange County recently created a Post-Overdose Response Team to help community members struggling with Opioid Use Disorder. Read More
Stein, Democrats Campaign at UNC and Call Upon Young Voters for 2024 Election Posted by Emma Cooke | Oct 30, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government, UNC Democratic candidate for governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper visited UNC’s campus on Monday to continue Stein’s campaign. Read More