Chapel Hill Fire Dept. Seeks New Recruits Amid Growing Community Need
Chapel Hill Fire is currently looking to add more firefighters to their department as several vacancies open up and the community’s need for service grows.
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Elle Kehres
Orange County Governments Move Forward With Greene Tract Land Plans
At their respective meetings Tuesday and Wednesday night, the Orange County Board of Commissioners and the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro approved an Interlocal Agreement regarding the current and future use of the jointly owned Greene Tract.
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All North Carolinians 16+ Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
On Wednesday, all North Carolinians age 16 and up will be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
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UNC Clinic Helps COVID-19 Survivors With Persistent Symptoms
A new clinic at UNC is working to help COVID-19 survivors experiencing persistent symptoms recover while gathering data about the long term effects of the virus.
Read MoreNearly 5,000 UNC Students Register For In-Person Spring Commencement
UNC recently announced updated plans for its Spring Commencement at Kenan Stadium, where multiple, in-person ceremonies will be held from May 14-16. “We are diligently preparing for and excited to welcome back a...
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UNC Works To Be ‘READDI’ for Next Pandemic With Drug Development Initiative
A UNC initiative is looking to create five new antiviral drugs to better prepare for future viral outbreaks
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Education Funding Disparities Take Center Stage in NC Budget Proposal
The State Board of Education and Governor Roy Cooper recently filed a detailed action plan that envisions spending at least $5.6 billion dollars on new education expenditures through 2028.
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UNC Joins Nationwide Study to Determine Vaccine’s Ability to Stop Virus Transmission
A new nationwide study will examine how effective the COVID-19 vaccine is at stopping virus transmission. Study findings will be critical as researchers and health experts assess the need for mask use and social distancing post–vaccination.
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Chapel Hill Advisory Board Officially Recommends Aura Project to Town Council
A Chapel Hill advisory board met for a special meeting Monday to officially recommend the proposed Aura development to the town council – with a few conditions.
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UNC Prepares To Vaccinate Students On Campus Starting Next Week
UNC is moving up its vaccination timeline for students following increased supply and news that all North Carolinians will become eligible for their shot on April 7, no matter the group.
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