UNC Launches Mental Health App ‘Heroes Health’ to Support Frontline Workers Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Health, UNC One UNC physician founded a new health initiative and app after seeing a need for increased mental... Read More
‘We Are Part of the Problem’: Orange County Sheriff Speaks on Systemic Racism Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 15, 2020 | Local Government, Safety As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to spur protests and discussion, there is a call for... Read More
A Perspective From a COVID-Infected Household Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 14, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, Town Square Editor’s Note: Elle Kehres submitted this piece while quarantining at her residence. She has... Read More
‘Bar-Like Settings’ Lead to New Restrictions for Chapel Hill Restaurants Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 14, 2020 | COVID-19, State Government This past Friday, Orange County government announced a change to its state of emergency order,... Read More
UNC Medical Center Testing Up To 2,000 Per Day Despite National Shortages Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Health, UNC In the very early stages of the pandemic, a team at UNC Health developed deployable tests for... Read More
Compass Center To Launch Domestic Violence Emergency Housing Campaign Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 12, 2020 | Nonprofit The Compass Center for Women and Families is launching a new campaign to provide more domestic... Read More
Town of Chapel Hill Asks for Community Input on New Land Use Initiative Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 8, 2020 | Development, Local Government The Town of Chapel Hill is asking for help from its residents to provide input on the town’s... Read More
Hillsborough Streets Under Construction as Fiber Optic Lines Are Installed Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 7, 2020 | Development, Traffic Globe Communications will begin installing fiber optic lines in central and western Hillsborough... Read More
Orange County Sheriff Talks COVID, Confusing Orders and Pandemic Politics Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 7, 2020 | COVID-19, Safety Last week, Orange County saw over 100 new coronavirus cases, pushing the total number to nearly... Read More
Carrboro Relaxes Land Use Ordinances to Assist Businesses During Pandemic Posted by Elle Kehres | Jul 6, 2020 | COVID-19, Local Government The Town of Carrboro announced on Friday, June 26 that it will temporarily give businesses more... Read More