Orange County Arts Commission, Philanthropy Organization Debut Unified ‘ArtsOrange’ Brand Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 5, 2026 | Arts, Local Government, Nonprofit The Orange County Arts Commission and the Orange County Arts Alliance recently came together as one unified brand. Read More
Pittsboro to Expand On-Demand Rideshare Options with Microtransit Service Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 1, 2026 | Local Government, Transit The Town of Pittsboro is working to create an on-demand rideshare service to expand transit options for evening and weekend riders. Read More
UNC Selected to Host Revamped Department of War Program for Senior Military Officers Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 28, 2026 | Higher Education, National, UNC The Department of War recently selected UNC to host a program for senior military officers, barring their attendance at elite universities. Read More
Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis: Here’s Where You Can Donate Locally Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 28, 2026 | Health, Nonprofit The American Red Cross is calling for immediate blood donations, declaring a national blood crisis for the second time in history. Read More
‘Too Little, Too Late’: NCAE President Talks Teacher Pay Raises in State Budget Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 27, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education The North Carolina General Assembly passed a state budget that includes pay raises for public school teachers. Read More
‘A Fundamental Shift on What It Means to Be a Citizen’: The Ongoing Immigration Debate Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 23, 2026 | National, UNC Despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision re-affirming birthright citizenship, arguments about what it means to be a citizen persist. Read More
PlayMakers’ Summer Youth Conservatory Celebrates 20 Years with Run of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 22, 2026 | Arts, UNC This year marks 20 years of Chapel Hill’s Summer Youth Conservatory, offered through PlayMakers Repertory Company. Read More
UNC Launches Collaborative Center to Expand Global Health Access and Research Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 8, 2026 | Health, Higher Education, UNC A new UNC center is working to strengthen global health systems and expand access to care worldwide, recently designated by WHO and PAHO. Read More
Drone Shows and Parades: Here’s What to Know Before Orange County’s July 4 Celebrations Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 3, 2026 | Entertainment, Local Government A variety of July 4 festivities are set to take place across Orange County. Here’s how local governments are celebrating. Read More
‘A Long Time Coming’: Orange County’s Crisis Diversion Facility Set for Construction This Summer Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 26, 2026 | Development, Health, Local Government The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently took a major step in its effort to expand local behavioral health services. Read More